Door edge protectors

wannabeemer · 04-17-2017, 03:52 AM

I'm nervous about opening my door onto the car next to me or the garage wall. I was thinking of getting some door edge protectors but it sure if they will end up looking good. Has anyone done this?

Matticus91 · 04-17-2017, 08:55 AM

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Originally Posted by wannabeemer

I'm nervous about opening my door onto the car next to me or the garage wall. I was thinking of getting some door edge protectors but it sure if they will end up looking good. Has anyone done this?

They break the lines of the car but if you're in tight spots often it's better than ending up with a dent/ding on the edge of your door. I'd suggest some clear PPF along the edge and maybe an inch forward, and just be careful with it.

wannabeemer · 04-17-2017, 06:10 PM

Yes I agree about spoiling the clean lines but I would kick myself if I dinged the door edges.
I am thinking of either these clear ones http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/302150917...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT or maybe these with the BMW "M" lettering http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/152199248...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

ianc · 04-17-2017, 11:04 PM

You can get strips of the 3M clear film to apply over the edge. Won't wreck the lines but prevents all but the most determined assaults from dinging the edge...

ianc

wannabeemer · 04-18-2017, 08:45 AM

Are those from auto stores or hardware stores?

ianc · 04-19-2017, 11:04 PM

https://www.ebay.com/p/?iid=14216962...pp=true&chn=ps

wannabeemer · 04-20-2017, 12:08 AM

Thanks. $10 plus $20 for shipping to Australia and USD too!
I'll try to source it at a local store.

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wannabeemer Private 18 Rep 84 Posts Drives: 2010 135i N55 DCT 7SP Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Perth, Australia iTrader: (0)	Yes I agree about spoiling the clean lines but I would kick myself if I dinged the door edges. I am thinking of either these clear ones http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/302150917...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT or maybe these with the BMW "M" lettering http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/152199248...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
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ianc Ex '87 Carrera 246 Rep 1,259 Posts Drives: '10 TiAg 6MT 135i Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Redwood Shores, California iTrader: (0)	You can get strips of the 3M clear film to apply over the edge. Won't wreck the lines but prevents all but the most determined assaults from dinging the edge... ianc
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wannabeemer Private 18 Rep 84 Posts Drives: 2010 135i N55 DCT 7SP Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Perth, Australia iTrader: (0)	Thanks. $10 plus $20 for shipping to Australia and USD too! I'll try to source it at a local store.
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