amf1932 Posted June 16, 2006 Share Posted June 16, 2006 Any opinions about putting on OEM door trim strips? I saw them on an ES350 at a Lexus showroom. They come already painted, and they're put on with some sort of adhesive backing. My dealer doesn't have any accessories yet for ES350 like these strips or a little prepainted trunk spoiler. Would you do it? I have mixed emotions about putting on add ons. P.S. I already saw a slight scratch on my drivers door from some A-hole that wasn't careful when they opened up their door and hit into mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steviej Posted June 16, 2006 Share Posted June 16, 2006 P.S. I already saw a slight scratch on my drivers door from some A-hole that wasn't careful when they opened up their door and hit into mine. I would like it mandatory that everyone else puts the protective strips on their cars. Alan, I too have a handful of reminders from thoughtless people. The strips will protect the edge of your door, but not against the fool how doesn't think before they open theirs. Go with the lip spoiler instead. steviej Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amf1932 Posted June 16, 2006 Author Share Posted June 16, 2006 P.S. I already saw a slight scratch on my drivers door from some A-hole that wasn't careful when they opened up their door and hit into mine. I would like it mandatory that everyone else puts the protective strips on their cars. Alan, I too have a handful of reminders from thoughtless people. The strips will protect the edge of your door, but not against the fool how doesn't think before they open theirs. Go with the lip spoiler instead. steviej I'm going to wait until my dealer gets in some of the accessories and then check em out, but as of yet they don't have anything for the 350's.....including touch up paint! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steviej Posted June 17, 2006 Share Posted June 17, 2006 Alan, I misunderstood your strips. According to your thread on CL, these strips run the length of the car, correct? I was thinking they were the strips that go down the edge of the door. Our 02/03 ES had the body side molding, I like it. But then again, we had no choice. steviej Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amf1932 Posted June 17, 2006 Author Share Posted June 17, 2006 Alan, I misunderstood your strips. According to your thread on CL, these strips run the length of the car, correct? I was thinking they were the strips that go down the edge of the door. Our 02/03 ES had the body side molding, I like it. But then again, we had no choice. steviej Stevie- I spoke to the dealer today and they wanted $699.00 installed for those strips!! Outrageous. I doubt whether I'll put them on, besides I like the slab sided look of the ES350. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW03ES Posted June 18, 2006 Share Posted June 18, 2006 I wouldn't do it. Yes its a shame that cars don't have functional trim strips anymore, but actually they haven't for many years (the trim strips on my ES are useless). It costs $90 to have a door ding removed with PDR. So, the car will be slightly ugly until you get this done (I have it done 2-5 times a year, I park a lot) or ugly all the time with trim strips. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amf1932 Posted June 18, 2006 Author Share Posted June 18, 2006 Hey Steve- Where ya been hanging out.....I sorta missed you. Vacation? ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rx330driver Posted June 18, 2006 Share Posted June 18, 2006 just a side note...the rubber strips on the edge of the door is kinda ugly. I would want other people to have it...but its not for me...im careful anyways Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW03ES Posted June 18, 2006 Share Posted June 18, 2006 Yep, been on vacation. We went up to Deep Creek lake with some family and friends, got to offroad the Lexus and it doesn't seem any worse for wear LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaurieC Posted February 2, 2007 Share Posted February 2, 2007 I had the dealer install the side mouldings and the rear lip spoiler. The dealer charged $199 for the side moldings and I think $299 for the spoiler. I have a Smoky Granite Mica, but they ordered the pre-pained Black Pearl. Perfect match and they look great. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lexuspartsgod Posted March 11, 2007 Share Posted March 11, 2007 The body side moldings are on stop sale right now. There was a problem with the paint. Hope this helps, SP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djspawn00 Posted March 12, 2007 Share Posted March 12, 2007 they don't offer much of any use.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaspal Posted March 13, 2007 Share Posted March 13, 2007 Does anyone know of a better substitute to side moldings for Ding protection. I mean, something like a bar running horizontally across the doors, which may be temporarily 'stuck' in the door jamb when you park at an 'unsafe' location. It something like that is there, it may look ugly, but protection is important too. Side mouldings protect, but not from big SUWs with heavy doors and not so mindful drivers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW03ES Posted March 13, 2007 Share Posted March 13, 2007 There are companies who sell magnetic ding strips... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaspal Posted March 14, 2007 Share Posted March 14, 2007 I found some on the web? They look too massive. Are they worth the benefit? Opinion of who may have seen/used them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zozobear330@comcast.net Posted April 12, 2007 Share Posted April 12, 2007 Any opinions about putting on OEM door trim strips? I saw them on an ES350 at a Lexus showroom. They come already painted, and they're put on with some sort of adhesive backing. My dealer doesn't have any accessories yet for ES350 like these strips or a little prepainted trunk spoiler. Would you do it? I have mixed emotions about putting on add ons. P.S. I already saw a slight scratch on my drivers door from some A-hole that wasn't careful when they opened up their door and hit into mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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