Park carefully and you won't need body side molding.

 

Yea...right...poor advice! There is always some @$$hole that will seek you out and park right next to you in an empty lot.

 

I bought my rtl body side mouldings and install them myself they look good, I just wish honda and all of the other car companys already had these's install on their vehicles . Just like they did way back when cheap asses !

 

On the flip side of things, we are very happy that Honda did not take it upon themselves just to add these, leaving it up to the owner if they want them or not.

Bill

 

Get the white OEM moldings. They do blend in very well and don't look bad at all. I actually think they add a bit of class to it the way they are designed. Do NOT get the black ones for a white truck.

 

I also have a white RTL and I installed the OEM white body side mouldings. I like the way it looks and don't have to worry about door dings

 

My 2019 does not have that accessory and my ding are behind the rear passenger wheel well. But then I think generally we have more courteous drivers than the general population in my small town. With the exception of my landlord, who is an entitled ass.

 

When did side body protective moldings become a looky-lou thing?🤦‍♂️

 

I have a new PWP truck, and installed the OEM color matched moldings. I always use these, and despite always parking smart by the time I get rid of the vehicle the moldings have nicks that would have been dents. IMO the OEM ones look good.

 

Under no circumstances should you buy these goofy body side moldings.
They look hideous and do absolutely nothing to protect the vehicle from door dings.
Just say no to all doo-dads / accessories that stick onto your vehicle.

 

I’m * so * glad we have you to be the ultimate arbiter of what we can do to our trucks. * rolls eyes *

 

These things are placed so low on the door AND the most recessed/concaved area of the door.
I don't see how they could possibly protect the truck from the vast majority of dents.
And does anyone actually think these stick-on pieces actually look good on the truck?

 

Ummm… you have seen them in real life, right?

 

As the OP asked for opinions, here's my .02 for whatever they're worth: No. The truck looks cleaner without them.

That being said, if you want to add them for whatever peace of mind they may add, go for it. At the end of the day, its your truck and you're going to do whatever you want to it despite what we think.

 

As the OP asked for opinions, here's my .02 for whatever they're worth: No. The truck looks cleaner without them.

That being said, if you want to add them for whatever peace of mind they may add, go for it. At the end of the day, its your truck and you're going to do whatever you want to it despite what we think.

Great response!

 

Those strips come in handy for tight garages or irresponsible adults and kids that don't pay attention when opening doors. Yes, they sit low but that's the first part to of the door to make contact with the garage wall when opening. They also come in handy for those windy days when if you're not paying attention when opening your doors. Minivans helped avoid a lot of this with kids. They probably don't offer much protection from others though as they sit so low.

 

My opinion since everybody has one and they're worth just what you pay for them. Anyway, I go hot and cold on the BSM for the RTL. I've put BSM on almost every car we've owned and currently have it on our RDX (BSM is almost identical in shape/looks and location). They have protected the RDX from some dings but they are mounted low like the RTLs, shopping carts and the back doors of most vehicles will still hit sheet metal.

The doors on the RTL are very smooth and relatively "flat" until you get to the bottom. In my opinion they look cleaner without the BSM, again to each his own. The Honda S2000 had the same issue, no where to put any BSM where it looked decent - those doors were very "flat" from top to bottom.

For now I am conscious on where I park (look for a curb/island to park next to at least take one side out of the ding equation - mostly). I still may end up with the BSM - probably after my first door dig.

 

My opinion since everybody has one and they're worth just what you pay for them. Anyway, I go hot and cold on the BSM for the RTL. I've put BSM on almost every car we've owned and currently have it on our RDX (BSM is almost identical in shape/looks and location). They have protected the RDX from some dings but they are mounted low like the RTLs, shopping carts and the back doors of most vehicles will still hit sheet metal.

The doors on the RTL are very smooth and relatively "flat" until you get to the bottom. In my opinion they look cleaner without the BSM, again to each his own. The Honda S2000 had the same issue, no where to put any BSM where it looked decent - those doors were very "flat" from top to bottom.

For now I am conscious on where I park (look for a curb/island to park next to at least take one side out of the ding equation - mostly). I still may end up with the BSM - probably after my first door dig.

Many years ago I had a 'Grey Market' 1974 Mercedes 230.6 with smallish factory bsm's that were mildly effective (thank goodness for the thick sheet metal of the era, only the paint would get dinged, no actual dents). I daydreamed the perfect bsm's which were close to the body when the ignition was on (car moving) but when parked they would pop out about 1 - 2 inches to provide more protection from idiots with loose door habits. Needless to say those items never existed then or since (still think there is a market, hint: talented inventors). The only real effective solution is to tie a pool noodle to each side when parking in public (which would of course soon get stolen plus look like crap). I respect other's cars & wish everyone was more considerate of others.

 

Dawn industries makes very nice color matched side molding. Costs under 200 bucks in in a location where they will stop door dings. Check them out.

 

I have used their products in the past and very pleased. Not sure they would look that good on a RL. The OEM BSM does sit low, but it still protects the door fairly well based on what you're parked next to.

 

Ah, we do have an ignore function here.

 

Who are we ignoring today?

 

Now I’m curious. I’m going to look at where typical shopping carts come up to the side panels to see if the BSMs provide any protection against marauding trolleys. I got them to protect against door dings - the BSMs on my 2015 CR-V were very similar, and the dings they took were proof they were doing their job.

 

When I found my truck with a cart against the rear door recently, it was more than halfway up the door, and the BSM wouldn't have touched the cart. Thankfully, the cart still had the rubber cushions on its corners, and THAT was what was against my paint, not the metal itself.

 

I got color matching for my sonic grey and it looks awesome. Very discrete.

 

Pics if you have them - I'm still on the fence so to speak.

 

I like the looks of them myself.

 

Have an 06 RTL purchased in July 05 and chose not to put on the side moulding because I didn't like how it looks. Plus, the moulding can be marred and scratched also. Maybe I've been lucky but no door dings so far. Lots of minot scratches, but that is from mesquite trees. When I cared, if I got one, would just have a pointless dent repair place remove it.

 

I bought them on my 2019 Ridgeline and had the dealer install them. They really protect the doors. I just bought a 2022 Ridgeline and got the side moldings, but this time, I installed them myself. Saved $$$. You can go online and get them much cheaper than the dealer unless your dealer will match the price, which most do. Then, watch a YouTube video on how to install them. Easy Peasy.

 

I have a 2019 RTL in white with white BSM. I have ordered a Black Edition in white. Had to go outside and look to verify I had BSM on old truck before I ordered for new truck. So, my answer is I hardly notice the white BSM or white door edge guards. Good luck

 

I have a 2021 white BE with HPD package,and I put the white (Walmart guards)😂on mine. I was also thinking of doing black but glad I chose the white.

 

I have to park in a retail parking lot for my place of work. I have a 2004 Accord with the body side moulding, and the car does not have any door dings. I also have a 2011 CRV without the body moulding, and it has a couple nasty dings. So I think they work. I put them on my 2021 BE Ridgeline to protect the doors and give it some character.

 

I picked up my white BE on Saturday and added side moldings on it. #2 . I really like the look.

 

I looked at the door moldings but decided not to get them.As Bluegrass stated the location on the door is so low I don't see how there going to help that much. I had a Subaru Outback and they kind of fit with that car and I believe at the location they were they did help some!

 

I'm not a fan of the way they look, but that's just me, to each their own I say.

With that said, nothing is going to make your truck invulnerable, some things help more than others, I'm not so sure these will help in most situations, and as stated above there are lots of jackasses driving around who don't give a rat's backside if they damage other people's property.

But if you like them, buy them in any color you like, it's your ride, only you have to like it.

 

Okay! Pick me! Pick me! Pick me! My turn to waste everyone’s time in a should you or shouldn’t you moment. Never once have I said to myself I wish I had those BSMs on my truck. Because if I did I definitely would park in that spot!

Whatever vehicle I’ve owned, if they had them I did NOT take them off. If they never had any side molding I did NOT put them on.

I just checked my RL and noticed I do not have the BSMs. I obviously prefer the look w/o them! LOL.

Now it’s time to write a post about emblems. Something that really matters! Why? Because it’s cold and raining outside and I need to stop the gray clouds from taking over my life. Plus, we all know vehicles w/o emblems are all the rage right now!

Enjoy what’s left of your day,
Gusto!

 

I am fully debadged