Body side molding ??

[GSORK]

I'm looking to get a factory set. Has anyone installed these. How hard is the install? Does it have a template or info on how to do it?
Thanks Gary

[ManyMods]

The four piece set comes with an installation placement guide.

The mfg was having problems with paint adhesion and the new run will be available in April. I am waiting.

- Peter

[fake_usa]

Here are the install directions.

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[CassisPearl]

Do you guys really want to put side moulding on your cars? One of the things I've liked about the Avalon is the European look with the sleeker, flatter door panels.

Besides, side mouldings do little or nothing to actually protect your car from door dings. They happen.

So, just park farther out and get a bit more exercise -- that's my philosophy.

[ManyMods]

Originally Posted by CassisPearl

Do you guys really want to put side moulding on your cars? One of the things I've liked about the Avalon is the European look with the sleeker, flatter door panels.

Besides, side mouldings do little or nothing to actually protect your car from door dings. They happen.

So, just park farther out and get a bit more exercise -- that's my philosophy.

Your philosophy is sound and my wife is on your side. She is not in favor of my decision to put the moldings on. I agree the car looks cleaner without the moldings but I also think it breaks up those long pulled out lines, and my philosophy is form follows function. I am not mocking you, but after having spent $200 with Dent Wizards once and having to travel often in the hole of a ferry boat with cramped space I decided to give it a shot. My only other thought was brush bars or running boards, but I like my wife and want her to stay with me. I also have two sets of mudguards (painted and unpainted). I will run for shelter now.

[inov8]

See http://www.toyota-parts.com/MC-CDBC-I.aspx This is actually the Texas Toyota parts dept., where I purchased my Avalon Molding kit by mail order.

[ManyMods]

Originally Posted by inov8

See http://www.toyota-parts.com/MC-CDBC-I.aspx This is actually the Texas Toyota parts dept., where I purchased my Avalon Molding kit by mail order.

Yup, that is the port of entry or main depot location. I bought my painted mud flaps from them. That was the only place according to my parts guy you could get them already colormatched. This is a very good resource for all of us. Thanks. - Peter