View Full Version : Edge Guards


imagohp
02-08-2006, 09:48 AM
what the purpose of installing it? Are they any useful? You guys have any pics of them?

Thanks

imagohp
02-08-2006, 07:20 PM
Anybody?

stevencrosbie
02-08-2006, 07:41 PM
I had black ones on my old Accord....the dealer put them on for free.

They keep the edges of your doors from chipping when you swing the door into something.....

I don't have them on the new car for 3 reasons.

1. Car is white and those will not look good
2. I am the only driver and rarely park next to people...no need to worry
3. Did not want to pay for them

If you want protection....I've seen that the same 3M clear bra material can be applied around the edges of the door.....

snakehair
02-09-2006, 02:33 AM
I have the color matching ones on my car. I think they add something to the looks. Not too worried about chipping door edges, but they definitely will help there. Not too big a job and quite reasonable to buy on line.

princess
02-10-2006, 08:26 AM
My '02 had color matched ones....this one didn't come with them, but we added them. They help some with the chipping on the edges. I got them to keep the boys from doing damage. I'm glad I have them since the garage is pretty crowded & I'd hate to see a chip from things close by....like a paino, a saw, a freezer, a work bench...... Usually I open the doors for the boys...but sometimes they get pretty anxious to go with me places & get in QUICK!! :yes:

Since I dry & detail in the garage, I can open doors without a constant fear of hitting something! :thmsup:

ratlram
02-10-2006, 02:21 PM
I have the color match ones that I bought from Ray Laks Honda. They look a lot better than the non color match ones. Are they really important? That's up to you. If your the finicky type, who doesn't like to see chips and dings, I'd say go for it!

n1accord
02-10-2006, 02:55 PM
I have the color match ones that I bought from Ray Laks Honda. They look a lot better than the non color match ones. Are they really important? That's up to you. If your the finicky type, who doesn't like to see chips and dings, I'd say go for it!
My '79 Cheyenne had chrome ones. :banana:
For the Accord, these vertical strips break up the clean visual lines, but if you need the protection, color-matched would be imperative.