Body Side Protectors (Honda) Install Summary

[Jersey Jim]

Looks kinda like racing stripes from a distance. Good job.

[ChrisM]

Hey RIDGEDOC, IT LOOKS GREAT!! WHERE YA BEEN??? YOU MISSED THE CLUB G.TECH MEETING!! J/K

[RidgeDOC]

Originally Posted by ChrisM

Hey RIDGEDOC, IT LOOKS GREAT!! WHERE YA BEEN??? YOU MISSED THE CLUB G.TECH MEETING!! J/K

lol club Gtech I love it. Ive welll uh er been out. I don't want to lament what was going on personally, but I will check back more often now.

Anyone want details on my LOA or AWOL status PM me. Otherwise just know Im ok and Im back

[deepdrop]

I've been reading all the posts on body side protectors. It sounds like there was a group buy at some point and everyone put on OEM side protectors.

I was wondering if anyone has used another brand, for example, the ones sold by Sportwing (www.sportwing.com). If they quality is there, I would like to save a few bucks.

[auditude]

Originally Posted by deepdrop

I've been reading all the posts on body side protectors. It sounds like there was a group buy at some point and everyone put on OEM side protectors.

I was wondering if anyone has used another brand, for example, the ones sold by Sportwing (www.sportwing.com). If they quality is there, I would like to save a few bucks.

As you continue reading, you'll find other threads that discuss non-OEM side protectors. Here's one: Sportwing Side Moldings Installed

[Tucson Ridgeline]

I was wondering if anyone has used another brand, for example, the ones sold by Sportwing (www.sportwing.com). If they quality is there, I would like to save a few bucks.[/quote]

I recently installed the Sportwings and they really do look great. The color match in Silver is excellent.

I bought mine off of ebay, and the price is much cheaper than I have seen in previous posts... http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/HONDA...spagenameZWDVW

[k757]

Originally Posted by deepdrop

I've been reading all the posts on body side protectors. It sounds like there was a group buy at some point and everyone put on OEM side protectors.

I was wondering if anyone has used another brand, for example, the ones sold by Sportwing (www.sportwing.com). If they quality is there, I would like to save a few bucks.

I bought mine for $110 shipped from eBay. I've also directed a few other ROC members and they all love this product. I know the guy sells them in chrome and black. My chrome ones have been on there for about 18 months and still look great.

Here is the thread with the info

[Six Rails]

Nice very nice Zero,Thank you so much thats way better that the PDF instructions that come with it. Bravo my friend

[aerocrosby]

Anyone tried silver protectors with white? Any photos would be appreciated.

[gimli]

Thanks a ton for the posts and pictures for installing the molding. I have several observations. The string idea is a must in my book since you have to have the same exact reference point and the crease in the door is great but you won't be able to measure it exact without the string. Second, the roller is a big help allowing you to pressure the molding into the cavities easily. And last on the FRONT doors I followed the 6 mm tape spacing from where the door opens and it is too much!! So my front door moldings are just slightly (I mean by a whisker) too far towards the front of the truck and there is a little gap I don't like since the molding is now (by a whisker I say!) riding out of the groove. So I would space the front door moldings further back towards the front door seam to get perfect placement in the grooves. I'm just a little worried that moisture will now get in between the molding and metal and freeze. Then begin to loosen. I followed the rear door 6mm spacing and those came out dead on. In the end I decided that Honda shoulda put these on at the factory and spared us all the dents and dings and hassle of installing them properly.