Color matched body side molding please

[Dad]

I know that you said your ding is on the lower edge, and since the Maverick sits pretty low, I wondered how many vehicles would be low enough to leave a ding that low. Years ago, I got a nasty door ding pretty high up on my Taurus, like a few inches below the belt line, way above the body side molding which was mid way up on the door.

In my opinion, I would think that percentile-wise, the higher molding location would be better. Most normal pickups and SUVs all sit higher than our trucks, not to mention all of the jacked-up trucks around now. I hate parking next to those monstrosities. And if the ding is lower, it is less visible, too.

Maybe both high and low locations, lol?

You brought up much to consider about the ding problem we face. Good points made. Probably won't be able to stop every ding, but there must be a sweet spot that needs the most protection. I share your opinion that the upper molding would benefit the most, with @Darthie 's experience a bit unusual. I wonder what caused it that low.

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[Dad]

Sorry about the ding. Might seem minor, but to anyone who takes pride in keeping their expensive purchases as pristine as possible, it is annoying. Let us know on which molding you decide.

 

[Darthie]

Here you go, I think this will prevent any dings:

That’s perfect

 

[ChargerRon]

I like the look; barely noticeable. I'm wondering if they're large enough to protect the lower region. What's your experience?

After 1 year, No Dings on my Doors !!

 

[ChargerRon]

Sounds

Those are pretty nice. I think I may invest in a pair of those.

Sounds Good !!

 

[Dad]

After 1 year, No Dings on my Doors !!

That's good to hear. Any indications of "bumping" on your molding?

 

[ChargerRon]

That's good to hear. Any indications of "bumping" on your molding?

None that I can see !!

 

[jmk63]

another big positive shout out to Dawn Enterprises for the door molding. Matches the carbonized gray perfectly, and their instructions were sufficient.
https://www.amazon.com/Dawn-Enterpr...ord+maverick+side+molding,aps,269&sr=8-1&th=1

 

[Ecorydr]

another big positive shout out to Dawn Enterprises for the door molding. Matches the carbonized gray perfectly, and their instructions were sufficient.
https://www.amazon.com/Dawn-Enterpr...ord+maverick+side+molding,aps,269&sr=8-1&th=1

Yup.... here's ours with their body side moldings installed in Ruby Red.

 

[Milous]

Dawn for the win. 2022 Alto Blue:

 

[LSchicago]

Do by chance have a picture?
I been considering them, ever since my first scratch.


Agreed,
By installing mouldings you're just trying to hopefully sway the law of averages into your favor. If the moldings would have saved me from getting the scratch on the side of my door and I think they would have. Then the mouldings would have been worth it.
I think the scratch below is from a shopping cart. I don't think a molding on the bottom would have helped.

Most little mouldings will not help. Chances of them being in the right spot might be 10%, but then your painted mouldings will need to be painted again.

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