door edge guards on your C3?
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Burning Brakes
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door edge guards on your C3?
Curious..While not stock..has anyone applied door edge guards on their C3 to prevent door edge dings & nicks from opening doors..?
My '78 door edges will not accept the standard U shaped vinyl door edge trims..Door edge is too thick...
..I do have some chrome-vinyl edge strips that come w peel off 3/16"/3M adhesive that will work and the chrome looks good..I haven't installed them yet. They need to be applied at temp above 60 F..and the garage is not much over that these days..
Your thoughts?Thank you, Jim
My '78 door edges will not accept the standard U shaped vinyl door edge trims..Door edge is too thick...
..I do have some chrome-vinyl edge strips that come w peel off 3/16"/3M adhesive that will work and the chrome looks good..I haven't installed them yet. They need to be applied at temp above 60 F..and the garage is not much over that these days..
Your thoughts?Thank you, Jim
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Safety Car
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my door never escapes my hand while opening the door. ever, ever.
(that would damage my car ! ) ... and the other guys .
on my daily driver if some fool parks to close,
I use 1 hand as a barrier between them. to ensure no damage.
Skin Heals !
(that would damage my car ! ) ... and the other guys .
on my daily driver if some fool parks to close,
I use 1 hand as a barrier between them. to ensure no damage.
Skin Heals !
Last edited by 69Vett; Nov 18, 2016 at 02:40 PM.
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YES- I had them on my car- for the ride home from the guy I bought it from-
Pulled it in the driveway- and it was the first thing I took OFF!!!
DSCN4110 by Richard Hayes, on Flickr
The next day- new tires and NO "Chrome " door edge guards!!!!
DSCN4137 by Richard Hayes, on Flickr
Pulled it in the driveway- and it was the first thing I took OFF!!!
DSCN4110 by Richard Hayes, on FlickrThe next day- new tires and NO "Chrome " door edge guards!!!!
DSCN4137 by Richard Hayes, on Flickr
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Curious..While not stock..has anyone applied door edge guards on their C3 to prevent door edge dings & nicks from opening doors..?
My '78 door edges will not accept the standard U shaped vinyl door edge trims..Door edge is too thick...
..I do have some chrome-vinyl edge strips that come w peel off 3/16"/3M adhesive that will work and the chrome looks good..I haven't installed them yet. They need to be applied at temp above 60 F..and the garage is not much over that these days..
Your thoughts?Thank you, Jim
My '78 door edges will not accept the standard U shaped vinyl door edge trims..Door edge is too thick...
..I do have some chrome-vinyl edge strips that come w peel off 3/16"/3M adhesive that will work and the chrome looks good..I haven't installed them yet. They need to be applied at temp above 60 F..and the garage is not much over that these days..
Your thoughts?Thank you, Jim
Sills/Headlights/Door edge and Paint. Easy to do yourself or there may be a shop near by.