Body Side Protectors (Honda) Install Summary

[MikeFL]

Originally Posted by tschirtz

Ok. I admit I am an idiot today.....

I went outside all set to "quickly" install my SBP, I had all of my needed tools and thought this can't be that hard. I measured (and re-measured) the first one and put it on. It didn't look right so then I read the directions. The directions are a little vague so I decided to see if anyone had posted a how to on the ROC. I found Truckin's post which was very, very helpful.

The template idea is a GREAT idea (whish I had planned it out a bit better and thought of it before I started). I had a 4 foot level that just happened to have metric on it as well. Obviously, I couldn't get into the spots very well with a four foot level to see 6.5mm. I was off by quite a bit and had to take the Upper, Front, Left Hand Side strip off. No problem to the paint or the actual plastic protector but the double sided tape is a mess and needs replaced. Any ideas where I might find some of that black double sided tape to replace what I messed up????? I really don’t want to purchase a complete other kit just to replace the one piece.

Feel free to rub it in as it was a real bonehead move on my part!!!

TS,

If you got a local hobby shop nearby that carries the RC cars, they will more than likely carry a double sided tape made by "BOLINK". It is same stuff, just remarked under bolink name. It is a really good DS tape made by 3m.

Hope this helps

Mike

[RIDGID]

Hat's off to Zero,on the instructions.For striping or moldings that I install I use a thin strong string that I tape to a wheel well or tailight then pullit taught andtape the otherend to the same.

Put the molding against the bottom of the string making sure it's not bound anywhere and your applique is straight and true.

[tschirtz]

Nice tip Ridgid.... this is getting easier all of the time.

MikeFL, thanks for the suggestion. I will track that down tomorrow!!!

[UglyDuck]

Originally Posted by cdepuydt

This is my first mod, not counting the plastic liners for the trunk, and I am happier than a pig in poop. Hopefully next will be my Retrax cover and then the running boards!

They look great - had dealer install mine because I'm just such an idiot when it comes to such things.

Lucky I got the Air Deflector on the hood without damaging anything

She looks great ! even my mother (who is 78) said the side Protectors made the truck look perfect. She thinks the indents looked stupid after reviewing the pictures I had originally taken of the truck.

Now just have to save up for custom wheels one of these days~

[tschirtz]

I went to AutoZone on the way home form work tonight. They have the same double side black foam tape made by 3M that originally comes on the SBP.

Good stuff for any new projects and fixes in the future.

[ridged]

Originally Posted by Truckin'

We went to Home Depot, WalMart, Target, Harbor Freight, Auto Zone, Sears, Bed, Bath and Beyond (sheer desperation) and finally to Lowe's before finding one. It's called a Jay Roller and is used for applying laminate counter tops. It cost $12.

I just got back from our local Lowes and came home empty-handed because they said that they don't stock this type of roller. I'm bummed because I was all hopped up to finally install my moldings today.

I have the templates all ready to go and I can see where they'll save a lot of time. To the person who offered this tip, thanks!

[JPA2002]

I didn't even use a roller, I just used a clean micro-fiber cloth and put plenty of pressure on it while running it up and down the molding. I installed mine today, and it was not bad at all. I think I was there for an hour and that including installing the tail light garnish, which looks really cool, but it more of a pain to install than the moulding.

Jon

[ridged]

Originally Posted by JPA2002

I didn't even use a roller, I just used a clean micro-fiber cloth and put plenty of pressure on it while running it up and down the molding.

I'm thinking of going the same route. We don't need no steenkin' rollers!

[JPA2002]

Trust me, I put as much or more pressure on it and the microfiber towel works great!

Jon

[ridged]

I went ahead and installed mine without using a roller. The tape that holds the protectors on is so sticky that I can't imagine it coming loose under normal conditions.

Thanks to everyone that offered installation instructions and tips! If I was in a position to install these on a regular basis, I'm confident that a re-usable template system could be made to knock the job down to 30 minutes. Just hook it onto the window sill, line it up front to rear and GIT-R-DONE!!