Body Side Protectors (Honda) Install Summary

[scottIN]

Originally Posted by John32070

IDoes anyone have pics of mixing colors between the protectors and the truck color? Wonder how black protectors would look on my white?

A few people have tried with mixed results. A search should turn up some photos.

[Jersey Jim]

Did mine yesterday. My thanks to Zero and Truckin for their posts and pictures. It gave me the courage to do it by myself on a truck with 350 miles on it. My first DIY modification. I'm so proud of myself . lol

I did cut out the templates for the measurements then using a very low adhesive masking tape taped them in place.

Things I learned IMHO:
1. The measurements they give you in millimeters puts you in a very good general spot for location of the moldings. Try and get as close as you can but do not drive yourself crazy. It took me 2.5 hours to do the first one side, with several interuptions. Only 45 minutes to do the other side because I was not sweating the measurements as much and I was in a hurry to meet a dinner reservation. I'm never late for dinner if you know what I mean .

2. On the rear doors make sure you allow enough room (6.5mm+) between the rear door moldings and the front doors. Otherwise when you open the rear door the new molding will hit the front door as it hinges/swings in.

3. Do it on a nice day (Instructions state above 60 degrees F) and I would recommend to do it in the shade. This will allow you to more easily reposition the leading and ending edge of the molding if it does not look quite right before you pull the rest of the tape off. Being in the shade the paint does not get super hot and the tape is not quite as sticky/tacky as it would be if you were in direct sunlight.

4. I also believe the way KH4800 (Body Side Protectors (Honda) Install Summary) describes his install would work even better and faster. Just make sure that from front door to back door the "line" of the molding matches up. Too bad I didn't see his post until after I did mine. I probably would of incorporated some of his techniques.

5. If you have the normal black rubber door guards installed you can use them as a guide for the front doors. But you will have to move the rear door moldings back slightly to clear the opening when the back door swings in. I think somwhere I read you can not use the side moldings if you have "factory color matched door guards." I have not seen any of these but I would guess they are wider.

I think they turned out looking pretty good. I also think they give the truck a slightly bolder appearance. I like it.

Well thanks to all for your previous posts! Could not, would not, have done it without the support of ROC.

BTW, I added our ROC decal to the back window too. Now it's on to the next mod.....hmmmm...what should it be?

[5S Dude]

Originally Posted by Jersey Jim

Did mine yesterday. My thanks to Zero and Truckin for their posts and pictures. It gave me the courage to do it by myself on a truck with 350 miles on it. My first DIY modification. I'm so proud of myself . lol

I did cut out the templates for the measurements then using a very low adhesive masking tape taped them in place.

Things I learned IMHO:
1. The measurements they give you in millimeters puts you in a very good general spot for location of the moldings. Try and get as close as you can but do not drive yourself crazy. It took me 2.5 hours to do the first one side, with several interuptions. Only 45 minutes to do the other side because I was not sweating the measurements as much and I was in a hurry to meet a dinner reservation. I'm never late for dinner if you know what I mean .

2. On the rear doors make sure you allow enough room (6.5mm+) between the rear door moldings and the front doors. Otherwise when you open the rear door the new molding will hit the front door as it hinges/swings in.

3. Do it on a nice day (Instructions state above 60 degrees F) and I would recommend to do it in the shade. This will allow you to more easily reposition the leading and ending edge of the molding if it does not look quite right before you pull the rest of the tape off. Being in the shade the paint does not get super hot and the tape is not quite as sticky/tacky as it would be if you were in direct sunlight.

I think they turned out looking pretty good. I also think they give the truck a slightly bolder appearance.

Well thanks to all for your previous posts! Could not would not have done it without the support of ROC.

BTW I added our ROC decal to the back window too.

Great job Jim, Looks factory installed to me.

[Da Ridge]

Nice job Jim!...I installed mine yesterday too. I used KH4800's method...it was easy and came out perfect. The only measurement I took was the 6.5mm gap at the edge of the doors. I think everybody's tips are great...no matter which technique you use. Thanks everybody...couldn't have done it without you guys!

Here's mine...

[Ruhi]

After attempting to measure and mark with a masking tape, I've just eyeballed it. It took half an hour for four doors. as long as front and rear door pieces are lined up well, no one can tell if it is not measured.

[RTL_sparky]

Yeah, I just installed mine last night. I initially started to measure and tape... but due to the late hour... I began to just "feel" the location and eyeball it. It turned out really nice.

[Jersey Jim]

Ruhi and RTL Sparky...how about some pics?

[RidgeDOC]

Ok I had to give Zero props and post this here. I will probably post it new too though. I used a combination of all the hints here except instead of sting I just taped off a level line with blue painters tape.
Of note I did it! I finally put black side protectors on my silver ridge! PLUNGE!!! hope you like.

[RidgeDOC]

Few more pics plus a note right after I finished it started to rain!!!!
Befores and afters all mixed in sorry. Last pic is before stickers, front guard, and side steps, oh and lights too!

[djeaux]

Interesting. The black-on-white looks good on silver. The alignment during installation would seem to be especially critical with a contrasting scheme, and you done a good job!

P.S. Welcome back RidgeDOC!