Acura TSX Exterior

111 messages, Last post on Jul 19, 2009 at 2:39 PM

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#110 of 111 Clear protective tape - Similar to Edge Guards by 326 Jun 26, 2009 (11:53 am)
I just bought a 09 TSX (slightly used - 13k miles) from an Acura Dealer. It is White. On the body, just below the rear doors (rear corner) is a small piece of clear protective tape (about 1" wide x 7" long and, very similar to the factory accessory called "Door Edge Guards"). It is really noticeable when the car is dirty... as it tends to collect dirt at the point where the tape meets the car and that dirt being BLACK... it ends up looking like a thin black line, outlining the tape! I asked the Dealer could it be removed and he said it is Factory applied to protect that section of the body from chips from small rocks, etc. He said Acura decided on this appliqué as a remedy to numerous complaints about paint chipping, in that particular area, from road hazards (small rocks and the like). Any comments on: 1) Removing the tape? 2) Veracity of the Dealers statement? 3) Experience with paint chipping, in that particular area. Thanks Replies to this message: bvdj84 (Jul 19, 2009 2:39 pm)
#111 of 111 Re: Clear protective tape - Similar to Edge Guards [326] by bvdj84 Jul 19, 2009 (2:39 pm)
Replying to: 326 (Jun 26, 2009 11:53 am) I would probably remove it, as you would probably have better luck getting a 3M film that could remedy the problems later on. I am sure you could retro fit a line all by yourself.