Moldings or no moldings
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I see dreyfus came through, so others can see how much sportier the car looks with them, only even better looking on darker cars.
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One person's clean lines in not doing it, is another's tall, blank, plain metal door panel begging for something to breakup the plain look.
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I have a black saphire with the side mouldings.
I traded in a black 01 accord that didn't have them. After a couple years the sides looked bad, even the smallest dings were visible. That was the deciding factor for me.
I traded in a black 01 accord that didn't have them. After a couple years the sides looked bad, even the smallest dings were visible. That was the deciding factor for me.
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I will be picking-up my ES-350 in two to three weeks and wonder if I should have the dealer install the side optional moldings.
I prefer the new no moldings look. But, I'm worried about dings on my doors.
Maybe some of you (with and without moldings) can give me your thoughts on my dilemma.
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I prefer the new no moldings look. But, I'm worried about dings on my doors.
Maybe some of you (with and without moldings) can give me your thoughts on my dilemma.
oakplank
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I bought my ES 350 UL (10/06 build, SGM/black) on Saturday and had the moldings installed by the dealer yesterday. They look like the moldings in the picture that nyardich posted. Maybe the moldings are manufactured for Lexus by a third party and they changed suppliers between the time Dreyfus and nyardich bought their cars?
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I bought my ES 350 UL (10/06 build, SGM/black) on Saturday and had the moldings installed by the dealer yesterday. They look like the moldings in the picture that nyardich posted. Maybe the moldings are manufactured for Lexus by a third party and they changed suppliers between the time Dreyfus and nyardich bought their cars?
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I bought my ES 350 UL (10/06 build, SGM/black) on Saturday and had the moldings installed by the dealer yesterday. They look like the moldings in the picture that nyardich posted. Maybe the moldings are manufactured for Lexus by a third party and they changed suppliers between the time Dreyfus and nyardich bought their cars?
I think I like nyardich's style better.
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no moldings, I like the look without them...besides all molding retains dirt, but thats my 02. Most dings here will be from trucks and that molding aint going to save ya.
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to each his own... It looks alright.... cant complain. I wish they had a neon light flavor tho... I dont think they will protect against door dings by other drivers, but it looks to be effective against supermarket carts. If you get this for free or cheap, then it's cool. I dont think it's worth hundreds of $$. How are the moldings attached anyway....with glue or screws?
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to each his own... It looks alright.... cant complain. I wish they had a neon light flavor tho... I dont think they will protect against door dings by other drivers, but it looks to be effective against supermarket carts. If you get this for free or cheap, then it's cool. I dont think it's worth hundreds of $$. How are the moldings attached anyway....with glue or screws?
They are glued on. I believe the plastic molding has sticky tape on it.