young

i just noticed that there is about a 1/2 inch long paint chip right at the edge of the passenger door. it must have ding-ed something. i thought about getting some of the rubber edging at pepboys but then i also thought maybe it would look better if i got some 2" wide xpel/3m material used for the clearbra (maybe 8 linear feet) and sort of custom cut it. what do you think of that idea? i'd probably really need about 1/2" wide strips along the edge.

please, no smart answers about putting on scotch tape or saran wrap or something like that. :p

i have touchup paint on order. should be here by friday.

Lynn

That sounds like a good idea. I have been wondering if anyone makes body color or even chrome door edge protectors.

MB-BOB

I think that's a neat idea. If trimmed nicely, I think it would be functional and transparent, too. Let us know if Xpel will sell you some.

You could also call the Parts Dept or Body Shop at the MB dealer and ask if they have any of that clear tape that comes on the New MBs. My C320 has clear tape on the upper corners of the trunk lid in the gap between lid and fender. I'm trying to decide whether to remove mine before I Zaino the car. Anyway, the dealer could be another source.

mleskovar

Clear protective plastic is sold in strips in two widths by the foot....I believe Griots sells it.

Lincoln

it looks terrible, IMHO. I had 'em leave it off my car (not a C-class) when I had the full kit installed.

bagwell

http://www.stoneguard.com or http://www.stongard.com (use the same material as XPEL) I believe offers this in the complete kits....and you should be able to get separately.

they also offer pre-cut pieces for the area under the door handle (where I already have scratches).

Lincoln

http://www.stongard.com

tommy

I just ordered the door cups and edges - don't want to damage that beautiful Orion color!

NOTE: Their website isn't working correctly right now, and is not taking orders. You'd have to call in your order to place it, but you can pull the correct part #s off the website. Happy shopping.

young

what does the stonegard door edge protection look like? i was going to get the 2" wide strips and just show about 1/4" on the outside - so a very thin little line may show at the door edge. i would have discarded any excess width.

also, if i mess up, how easy is it to remove?

i, too, have scratches at the door cups (in fact, i didn't even realize that they were called cups - live and learn ) but i was more concerned about possible oxidation at the paint chips vs scratches. but for $13, i'll try it too.

Buellwinkle

Wouldn't the glue at the edge attract dirt and look worse. Also, following the curvature of the door and at the same time wrapping it around the edge it can't possible come out wrinkle/bubble free. Also if you already have a chunk of paint missing you have more to hide than protect since the part that hit is probably the only part that ever will. Since you're already past the point of no return you might as well try keeping it touched up rather than protecting it. Check out the Eastwood Company. They sell a touch up pen that you fill with factory touchup paint and then you draw it on the edge like a marker. They cost about $2-3 each plus a bottle of touch up paint from the dealer. A have a black car and bike so I use the more easily available black magic marker and it works great. My neighbors' rod had some chips and wear on his black paint and was going to get it repainted. I came over with my marker and that postponed the re-paint. Works great on black pianos too.