How to cover pinch welds along bottom of doors?

frank3246 · 09-28-2008, 10:14 AM

The 'pinch weld' along the bottom of the doors pictured below is rather unattractive. I'd like to cover it with a bar or something. This sport bar in black for around $210 seems like it would be perfect, but Westin apparently doesn't make them for the Ridgeline.

Most nerf bars and steps I've seen have a 3" or 4" gap between the truck and the bar/step, which I think wouldn't hide this weld. And they cost around $350, which is a bit much for what I'm trying to accomplish.

I suppose I could paint it black, any other products or suggestions?

Frank

ONDLINKS · 09-28-2008, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by frank3246

The 'pinch weld' along the bottom of the doors pictured below is rather unattractive. I'd like to cover it with a bar or something. This sport bar in black for around $210 seems like it would be perfect, but Westin apparently doesn't make them for the Ridgeline.

Most nerf bars and steps I've seen have a 3" or 4" gap between the truck and the bar/step, which I think wouldn't hide this weld. And they cost around $350, which is a bit much for what I'm trying to accomplish.

I suppose I could paint it black, any other products or suggestions?

Frank

I put these on some time ago, still holding up.

http://www.ridgelineownersclub.com/f...66&postcount=1

Twintym · 09-28-2008, 10:41 AM

My buddy Ron (5S Dude) made these for me. He has also posted a parts list for making your own. Search Dress Bars.

Nimbus1 · 09-28-2008, 10:47 AM

I tried Ondlinks' PepBoys solution last year and they made it through a Chicago winter. It's subtle, but it does clean up the look.

frank3246 · 09-28-2008, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by ONDLINKS

I put these on some time ago, still holding up.

http://www.ridgelineownersclub.com/f...66&postcount=1

Thanks ONDLINKS, body molding just might do the trick! I'll have to look online as the local auto parts stores in Marysville (Ohio) don't have the black molding in stock, only 'chrome'.

northiowaridgeowner! · 09-28-2008, 11:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Twintym

My buddy Ron (5S Dude) made these for me. He has also posted a parts list for making your own. Search Dress Bars.

How much did it cost? It looks great! Is Ron selling these for the masses yet?

northiowaridgeowner

Twintym · 09-29-2008, 08:26 AM

With all of Ron's other projects backing up, he decided not to offer the dress bars. He did post a list of materials to do the job yourself. Just search Dress Bars and you will find it. Sorry.

frank3246 · 09-29-2008, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by ONDLINKS

I put these on some time ago, still holding up.

http://www.ridgelineownersclub.com/f...66&postcount=1

The part no. is Style Guard T3502C, 1" European u-molding in 14'(?) lengths. I searched the 'Net for this for over an hour and can't find it available for sale online. Ugh!

The manufacturer lists Pep Boys and AutoZone as offline suppliers, and their on-line supplier doesn't list the item. The nearest Pep Boys is 25 miles, and my town's AutoZone doesn't have it.

Anyone know where I can get it online?

ONDLINKS · 09-29-2008, 04:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by frank3246

The part no. is Style Guard T3502C, 1" European u-molding in 14'(?) lengths. I searched the 'Net for this for over an hour and can't find it available for sale online. Ugh!

The manufacturer lists Pep Boys and AutoZone as offline suppliers, and their on-line supplier doesn't list the item. The nearest Pep Boys is 25 miles, and my town's AutoZone doesn't have it.

Anyone know where I can get it online?

I remember looking for it online with no luck also. Pep Boys seems to have it most of the time but only in the store. I could not find it on Pep Boys online site.

Victorinox · 09-29-2008, 05:28 PM

OEM Running boards. Nothing could be seen.

09-28-2008, 10:14 AM	#1
frank3246 ROC Rank: Freshman 2008 RTL White / Beige Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Marysville, OH Posts: 39	How to cover pinch welds along bottom of doors? The 'pinch weld' along the bottom of the doors pictured below is rather unattractive. I'd like to cover it with a bar or something. This sport bar in black for around $210 seems like it would be perfect, but Westin apparently doesn't make them for the Ridgeline. Most nerf bars and steps I've seen have a 3" or 4" gap between the truck and the bar/step, which I think wouldn't hide this weld. And they cost around $350, which is a bit much for what I'm trying to accomplish. I suppose I could paint it black, any other products or suggestions? Frank Attached Images

09-28-2008, 10:41 AM	#3
Twintym ROC Rank: 1k Comma Club 2006 RTL Steel Blue / Gray Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,809	Re: How to cover pinch welds along bottom of doors? My buddy Ron (5S Dude) made these for me. He has also posted a parts list for making your own. Search Dress Bars. Attached Images __________________ My Additions: 5S Dude Cubby Cover, Dress Bars, Doorsills & License Plate Frame / Magnaflow Custom Cat-Back Exhaust / PIAA Wipers and Xtreme White Plus Halogen Headlights / Infinity 6012si Speakers / Sportwing Side Mouldings / RTX Grille / OEM Back Up Camera / V-LEDS LED Lighting

09-28-2008, 10:47 AM	#4
Nimbus1 ROC Rank: Senior 2007 RTL Nimbus Gray Metallic Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Northeastern Illinois Posts: 803	Re: How to cover pinch welds along bottom of doors? I tried Ondlinks' PepBoys solution last year and they made it through a Chicago winter. It's subtle, but it does clean up the look. __________________ Only Americans can hurt America.-- Dwight David Eisenhower 2007 Nimbus Grey RTL with Navi, camera, Honda towing package, rear splash guards, RTX front grill, Truxedo Lo-Profile QT, Full-size spare, Weathertech mats

09-29-2008, 08:26 AM	#7
Twintym ROC Rank: 1k Comma Club 2006 RTL Steel Blue / Gray Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,809	Re: How to cover pinch welds along bottom of doors? With all of Ron's other projects backing up, he decided not to offer the dress bars. He did post a list of materials to do the job yourself. Just search Dress Bars and you will find it. Sorry. __________________ My Additions: 5S Dude Cubby Cover, Dress Bars, Doorsills & License Plate Frame / Magnaflow Custom Cat-Back Exhaust / PIAA Wipers and Xtreme White Plus Halogen Headlights / Infinity 6012si Speakers / Sportwing Side Mouldings / RTX Grille / OEM Back Up Camera / V-LEDS LED Lighting

09-29-2008, 05:28 PM	#10
Victorinox ROC Rank: Senior 2008 RT White / Beige Join Date: May 2008 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 558	Re: How to cover pinch welds along bottom of doors? OEM Running boards. Nothing could be seen.

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