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Old 04-06-20, 07:23 AM
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Default Protective Door Trim Adhesive

I bought my GS CPO and it came with these white protective door trim pieces installed. Great idea, but the top of one of them is peeling. Does anyone recognize the brand so I can determine the type of adhesive the manufacturer used? I want to use the same adhesive as it appears to have left the paint and clearcoat in perfect condition underneath. Thanks



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Take it off, looks ugly and already a bunch of dirt built up under it.
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Those might be OEM from Lexus as they are color coded to the paint: https://parts.lexus.com/p/Lexus__GS-...363014020.html
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Use 3m clear tape.
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I'd say take them off.
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Originally Posted by AJLex19
Those might be OEM from Lexus as they are color coded to the paint: https://parts.lexus.com/p/Lexus__GS-...363014020.html
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Use 3m clear tape.
Thank you both for your input. Some googling reveals a 3M double-sided attaching tape, 1/4" width specifically made for attaching door protective trim. I'm guessing that's what was used originally here; if not it sounds like an adequate substitute.

https://www.amazon.com/3M-38583-Exterior-Attachment-Tape/dp/B00JR4D70K?ref_=fsclp_pl_dp_2&th=1 https://www.amazon.com/3M-38583-Exterior-Attachment-Tape/dp/B00JR4D70K?ref_=fsclp_pl_dp_2&th=1

That should be enough length for this plus several more reattachments should other areas come loose.
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Belongs on a Camry not a GS.

If you want door edge protector on the GS use PPF instead:
IMO both are ugly, but if you/passengers don't know how to open a door and you must use PPF.


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