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Old Oct 1, 2011 | 06:47 PM
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My Fit is a Door Ding Magnet

I swear no matter where I park some idiot manages to put dings in my door. I already have about 4-5 dings ranging from slight scuffs to cry-worthy damage. Any advice on removal? Or at least making it less noticeable?
 
Old Oct 2, 2011 | 05:57 AM
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Originally Posted by vpark
I swear no matter where I park some idiot manages to put dings in my door. I already have about 4-5 dings ranging from slight scuffs to cry-worthy damage. Any advice on removal? Or at least making it less noticeable?
Sounds like a repaint is in order.

I installed the side moldings on mine. I am 2 + years and no dings yet.

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Old Oct 2, 2011 | 11:00 AM
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yeah...i was afraid of that -_-

Where did you get your side moldings? Was it DIY?
 
Old Oct 2, 2011 | 09:19 PM
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i'm extremely paranoid of door dings, thats why i park way the hell out of the way or if i absolutely can't, i try to park next to minivans ironically. they have sliding doors so the bastard kids can't just swing the doors full force.
 

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Old Oct 3, 2011 | 07:21 AM
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Originally Posted by vpark
yeah...i was afraid of that -_-

Where did you get your side moldings? Was it DIY?
I can't recall. Off Ebay I think from a Honda dealer. They are Honda OEMs. They look much better than some that are wider and just plain round ends.

They come with templates to mount and easy to do.
 
Old Nov 23, 2012 | 12:42 PM
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door dings are rough, modelings are meh.

Paintless ding removal month?
 
Old Jan 13, 2013 | 10:16 PM
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Parking garages own my car. At least I don't get snowed on though!
 
Old Feb 24, 2013 | 01:56 PM
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Sounds like a repaint is in order.

I installed the side moldings on mine. I am 2 + years and no dings yet.


I need to get these myself. Dealer has them for around 200$.
 
Old Mar 7, 2013 | 04:53 PM
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Originally Posted by EvoFit
i'm extremely paranoid of door dings, thats why i park way the hell out of the way or if i absolutely can't, i try to park next to minivans ironically. they have sliding doors so the bastard kids can't just swing the doors full force.
exactly my mindset too! that or nice sporty sports cars. people who have fancy race-y cars will be nice with their own stuff, so very slim chance of being dinged by them.
 
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