Chrome Body Protectors??

Hi all! I'm the happy and proud owner of a new 07 Ridgeline (in Canada it's the EX-L S/R). I opted for the splash guards, moonroof, and the chrome bumper package with the hopes of finding somewhere to buy chrome body protectors?
Anyone seen any? I bought the Dark Cherry Pearl version and the chrome REALLY makes it stand out...but it really cries out for chrome on the sides too. Any help would be appreciated. Anyone do their own custom chrome work?

Welcome to the ROC!!! Burtman Industries is a great supporter of this site. He carries some nice accessories for our RL. I'd contact Jason; he may have some suggestions for you. :cool:

Thanks....do I just search for Burtman on here?
You have a link by chance? ;)

Hi all! I'm the happy and proud owner of a new 07 Ridgeline (in Canada it's the EX-L S/R). I opted for the splash guards, moonroof, and the chrome bumper package with the hopes of finding somewhere to buy chrome body protectors?
Anyone seen any? I bought the Dark Cherry Pearl version and the chrome REALLY makes it stand out...but it really cries out for chrome on the sides too. Any help would be appreciated. Anyone do their own custom chrome work?
Check out ROC member K757 and his Redrock Pearl truck with chrome body protectors (AND the very first 5SDude chrome door sills). He got his on eBay and the guy there still has them listed: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/CHROME-BODY-SIDE-MOLDINGS-FOR-06-07-HONDA-RIDGELINE_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33654QQihZ020 QQitemZ300071352891QQrdZ1 - he's got a 100% positive feedback rating, I bought a set in black and they came promptly and were exactly as advertised. Good luck and welcom to the ROC!

MoosePond hit it right on!! Keith (K757) is the ROC's resident expert on chrome. He's chromed just about everything. Heck, rumour has it that he even tried chroming his dog!! LOL!!

MoosePond hit it right on!! Keith (K757) is the ROC's resident expert on chrome. He's chromed just about everything. Heck, rumour has it that he even tried chroming his dog!! LOL!! I have arrived !!! :D

(it's nice to be famous in the ROC-world)

I have steered a few ROCrs to this guy and everyone has been thrilled. All the info you need is here: http://www.ridgelineownersclub.com/forums/showthread.php?t=6130

For a few more chrome items, look at my signature and click.

Feel free to ask any questions!!!

here are a few snapshots:
http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q178/keith_757/2006%20Honda%20Ridgeline%20RTS/P5270024_.jpg

http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q178/keith_757/2006%20Honda%20Ridgeline%20RTS/P5270023_.jpg

Check out ROC member K757 and his Redrock Pearl truck with chrome body protectors (AND the very first 5SDude chrome door sills).I already have the chrome door sills! I welcome more Chrome brothers! "5S Dude" is the greatest to work with!!!!

you can see the reflection of the screened window
http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q178/keith_757/2006%20Honda%20Ridgeline%20RTS/P9220006_.jpg

http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q178/keith_757/2006%20Honda%20Ridgeline%20RTS/P9220001_.jpg

http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q178/keith_757/2006%20Honda%20Ridgeline%20RTS/P9240021.jpg

http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q178/keith_757/2006%20Honda%20Ridgeline%20RTS/P9240020.jpg

Wow K...that's exactly what I had in mind. I found your thread right after I'd posted, but anyways...thanks for showing me this.
I didn't really want to do this myself, is it difficult ...ie. do you need some kind of knack for getting it straight...My concern is that if I don't get it exactly straight the first time, there's no second chances...or how do I know it'll stick and not come off...how do I know how much wax/clearcoat/whatever to remove?
Should I get some detail shop to do it?

Wow K...that's exactly what I had in mind. I found your thread right after I'd posted, but anyways...thanks for showing me this.
I didn't really want to do this myself, is it difficult ...ie. do you need some kind of knack for getting it straight...My concern is that if I don't get it exactly straight the first time, there's no second chances...or how do I know it'll stick and not come off...how do I know how much wax/clearcoat/whatever to remove?
Should I get some detail shop to do it?Oh no, it is MUCH easier than you are thinking. And yes there are plenty of chances, as long as you have more outdoor 3M tape, you can peel off the origianl and re-tape the molding and re-apply.

The guy where I got mine, sent me detailed instructions and a guide sticky tape for alignment. He told where to exactly where to start and at exactly what height. The instructions are "DEAD ON". The place where you have to take your time, is with the guide tape. It is best to park on a near level surface and if get a level if you want.

Pay attention to the tips that I posted, they will help you. You will want another person there to help hold and align (as in my photos)

You should wait until the temperature is fairly warm so the 3M tape really sticks. Oh yeah, and there is plenty of that on the back of mine. There will be no chance that this just doesn't stick! there are 3 rows of 3M tape on the back of mine. I think 3M recommends temps 60 F or 65 F or warmer.

You are not removing any clearcoat. Just the wax you have applied. I am not even sure that is necessary, but I thought it was a safe move. As I posted on my install thread: To get the wax off, I used liquid laundry soap and diluted it with some water, then just washed the middle of the doors and down. It'll take many times of washing and rinsing to see that the wax is really not still there. You will know when the wax is gone as the water will sheet and not bubble when you wet it. The dish soap really strips off the wax efficiently.

k757.
Where did you get those sweet door sills?:eek:
I need them!
Thanls.
Bob

Very nice K757... it looks very nice. What plans do you have next? I have seen chrome accents for the mirrors) I believe they just cover the housing; I have also seen chrome handle covers, but that would be a bit over the top for me.

k757.
Where did you get those sweet door sills?:eek:
I need them!
Thanls.
BobI got them from ROC's "5S Dude", his name is Ron. Happy reading! (there are currently 822 posts!) He loves to hear about these sills in particular as they are his only chromed ones to date. For you, you can pretty much get any design you can imagine!

EDIT:
here is the link... http://www.ridgelineownersclub.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2226

Very nice K757... it looks very nice. What plans do you have next? I have seen chrome accents for the mirrors) I believe they just cover the housing; I have also seen chrome handle covers, but that would be a bit over the top for me.THANKS! I have seen the mirrors and door handles, but they don't appeal to me though some people like them.

I am happy with the looks of my truck now. My next thing will likely be an air intake and/or a little throatier exhaust.

Just talked to Steve (on the ebay link you gave me, Keith) and he said he wouldn't even upcharge on the shipping to Canada. Swell guy!! Maybe cuz I dropped yer name!? :D
Thanks...

Just talked to Steve (on the ebay link you gave me, Keith) and he said he wouldn't even upcharge on the shipping to Canada. Swell guy!! Maybe cuz I dropped yer name!? :D
Thanks...Maybe :) He couldn't wait to see my photos when I ordered. He also has seen my tips page and thanked me for the input.

I know I have directed an untold number of people his way with both chrome and black moldings. They really are top quality and "DO" work. I have swung my Civic door open and hit the molding. :eek: they work!

Sweet sills!!!!!!!

Sweet sills!!!!!!!Thanks, but Ron (5S Dude) deserves all of the credit. I just gave him the go-ahead and paid for it! :D

I have the 07' Dark Cherry Pearl myself.
I am on a chrome quest and have spent hours searching for the stuff I really want. (I'm just getting ready to add chrome mods...none just yet..my ridge just got to me on 12-1-06)
I did one mod a couple days ago...changed to a flow master exhaust...added a bit of extra oommpphh to the sound when she's idling and taking off/slowing down)
I originally found this site because I was looking for CUSTOM CHROME DOOR SILLS but sadly I have not found any here. So when I saw your post looking for chrome body protectors, I thought wow,I have to get those too! I'll be waiting for anyone with info. on these 2 items.

I have the 07' Dark Cherry Pearl myself.
I am on a chrome quest and have spent hours searching for the stuff I really want. (I'm just getting ready to add chrome mods...none just yet..my ridge just got to me on 12-1-06)

I originally found this site because I was looking for CUSTOM CHROME DOOR SILLS but sadly I have not found any here. So when I saw your post looking for chrome body protectors, I thought wow,I have to get those too! I'll be waiting for anyone with info. on these 2 items.RR-
You need to re-read this thread. All the info you are asking about, is info that I have posted in this thread.

happy reading and enjoy the chrome door moldings and ESPECIALLY the photos (and link) of my custom Chrome Door sills!

any questions? ask!

Got my chrome body protectors yesterday...I'll install them on Saturday.
Will post pics then, can't wait! I have yet to see this with the Dark Cherry, and I'm sure it'll be knockout gorgeous with the chrome highlight.
Even my dealer has phoned to see if I got them on yet.

Later.:p

Got my chrome body protectors yesterday...I'll install them on Saturday.
Will post pics then, can't wait! I have yet to see this with the Dark Cherry, and I'm sure it'll be knockout gorgeous with the chrome highlight.
Even my dealer has phoned to see if I got them on yet.Take before and after pics... for the dramatic effect.

Hi Keith,

That just looks plain HOT!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I'm picking up my new Dark Cherry Pearl Ridgeline on saturday. I'm so excited that I feel like a little kid. I got the information on the chrome assecories you added but was wondering what brand you went with on the Nerf Bars.

Thanks,

Kevin:p

Hi Keith,

That just looks plain HOT!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I'm picking up my new Dark Cherry Pearl Ridgeline on saturday. I'm so excited that I feel like a little kid. I got the information on the chrome assecories you added but was wondering what brand you went with on the Nerf Bars.

Thanks,

Kevin:pTHANKS KEVIN!

I have Westin, but there are plenty of other choices. Take a look around to get the style you like.

Also make sure to look at the door sills thread. Of course, I have mine chromed.

Keep us all updated to your progress and adventures

Here's the pics I promised.

So here we are with a BEFORE shot:

http://www.digital-aura.ca/Misc/Before.jpg



After giving her a good wash (hey, it was good considering it's -10 Celsius outside!!) I brought her into the back warehouse where I could work in a heated environment. I let her warm up for several hours first.


Luckily my buddy showed up and decided to help me out, cuz once I got goin' I realized it was a two man job. DON'T ATTEMPT TO DO THIS ALONE. I own an industrial / safety supply store so at my disposal was a handy laser level which made life much easier...

http://www.digital-aura.ca/Misc/Measureitup.jpg

The space between the two parallel concave indents in the Ridgeline is 3-1/2" and the chrome molding was 2" wide. That means you want to stick the molding 3/4" above and below these two indents.

http://www.digital-aura.ca/Misc/3quartersofaninch.jpg


We took extra precautions and used the green line-up tape to run along the bottom of the first indent where our laser line was before dropping the laser down 3/4" from there to where the top of the chrome molding would need to be affixed. (The indent is tough to really see because it's a rounded edge and not so well defined in even the best of lighting conditions).

http://www.digital-aura.ca/Misc/Tapedup.jpg

Always start in the middle of the truck and work out towards the tires. This is where two people are needed...one to stick the chrome on the laser line and the other to ensure the rest of the molding doesn't get away on him and keeping the 3M tape on the back of the chrome away from the truck until he's good and ready to 'commit'.

cont'd

http://www.digital-aura.ca/Misc/onedown.jpg


Well, that's one piece down...now rinse and repeat until you're done!

Here's some finished pics. I love the looks I get from other 'truck' guys now!

http://www.digital-aura.ca/Misc/pose1.jpg

http://www.digital-aura.ca/Misc/pose2.jpg

http://www.digital-aura.ca/Misc/pose3.jpg

I love the looks I get from other 'truck' guys now!
SUPERB!

those moldings are just perfect!

.... the doors no longer feel naked, right? :)

awesome look Digital Aura - nice job.

Thanks for the tip on using the laser level, that wouldn't have occured to me (shame on me, 'cause I already own one of these handy devices).