Moldings Removed... wait a minute. what's that?!?

concussion · 07-01-2008, 10:14 AM

So I've had my '05 RT for 2 weeks now, and of course I've already started the mods (silencer removed, auto headlights completed, noESP is ordered and the Pro Springs are on the way).

This past weekend, I finally had some time to remove the moldings. I started on the passenger's side and took my time, and saw no bubbles (it is an '05)... SWEET!

I got that whole side done, and then all of the driver's side but the driver's door.

This is where things went down hill.

First I noticed that the end of the molding looked different than the rest of the car. It looked unfinished, as if it had been cut by a pair of scissors.

As I looked closer to the door I noticed that the driver's door had a big dent in it! I had not seen this when I bought the car as the molding covered almost all of it.

ARGH. I was pissed. There is a small chip in the paint, no worries I already got touch up paint, but the dent looks horrible.

I'm going by Dent Wizard today to get an estimate on fixing the dent. I'm pretty pissed, but hey what can you do, but vent to the Forum and go out and drive fast on empty country roads.

The worst part of it is that I had already given my moldings away on Cough It Up and now one of the pieces is jacked. It just sucks all the way around.

Here's the pics and thanks for letting me rant.

Cap94B · 07-01-2008, 10:24 AM

If you need new side mouldings I still have mine. They're dark blue with the chrome. PM me if you want them and I'll UPS them to you on my dime!

Dejacks · 07-01-2008, 10:29 AM

Whats really cool of you Cap! Sorry to hear of the dent bro, but on the upside....no bubbles! That gives me hope for my 05...maybe I'll give it a shot.

Good job on your mods too!

kingswingin · 07-01-2008, 10:38 AM

oh man... an 05 with no bubbles... I'm ONE STEP closer to actually doing this thing. Really. No, really I am.
That sucks about the dent dude, hopefully it's not too bad to repair - but I bet the car looks awesome nekkid! Beans for having the kahones. (is that how you spell kahones?) YOUR BEAN IS GREEN!

**chance6384** · 07-01-2008, 10:48 AM

Still say... Im keepin mine... too many close calls in the parking lots...

Park in the back... they surround you ... take the last space on the line...never fails... somebody squeezes you in... no matter that theres nothin on the other side... UGH... no ... cant do it!

NOTPAID4MSRT8 · 07-01-2008, 11:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chance6384

Still say... Im keepin mine... too many close calls in the parking lots...

Park in the back... they surround you ... take the last space on the line...never fails... somebody squeezes you in... no matter that theres nothin on the other side... UGH... no ... cant do it!

X2.. ain't removing mine either for the same reasons you mentioned!

JRob007 · 07-01-2008, 11:37 AM

x3! ^^^

Good job to you though Concussion for not having any bubbles and the other mods you've done!

Dogg_Bone_Customs · 07-01-2008, 01:19 PM

Looked at my door compared to my Neon's, my son's Isuzu truck, and my In-Laws Mitsi SUV... Door strip/molding would have done nothing if their door's would hit mine. So, this weekend, I go Nekkid!

I have an '05 as well...

JB

concussion · 07-01-2008, 02:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cap94B

If you need new side mouldings I still have mine. They're dark blue with the chrome. PM me if you want them and I'll UPS them to you on my dime!

wow Cap thanks for the offer. I think I'm gonna stay naked and just fix the door.

I went by Dent Wizard today and they quoted me $100 to pound it out with a rubber mallet. Hum.. I've got a mallet. I'm not sure if I'll try it myself or have the "wizard" give it a whirl.

Thanks to everyone for posting. I do feel better, I just can't wait for it to be gone.

Has anyone ever tried to beat something like this out on their own?

Cheers to ya!
Burleson

Tickosity · 07-02-2008, 01:34 PM

Sorry about the dent, but nice to hear that there are no bubbles. That gives me hope for when I remove my moldings, however I'm just going to wait until I'm ready to paint her and then remove them just in case.

07-01-2008, 10:38 AM	#4
kingswingin LX Aficionado Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Northern Indiana Posts: 1,960 iTrader: (0)	oh man... an 05 with no bubbles... I'm ONE STEP closer to actually doing this thing. Really. No, really I am. That sucks about the dent dude, hopefully it's not too bad to repair - but I bet the car looks awesome nekkid! Beans for having the kahones. (is that how you spell kahones?) YOUR BEAN IS GREEN!
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07-01-2008, 10:48 AM	#5
chance6384 rollin and lookin good Join Date: May 2007 Location: Pittsburgh, Steeler Country Posts: 2,643 iTrader: (1)	Still say... Im keepin mine... too many close calls in the parking lots... Park in the back... they surround you ... take the last space on the line...never fails... somebody squeezes you in... no matter that theres nothin on the other side... UGH... no ... cant do it!
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07-01-2008, 11:37 AM	#7
JRob007 BakNdaHood... CM4Lyf! Join Date: May 2007 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 5,540 iTrader: (0)	x3! ^^^ Good job to you though Concussion for not having any bubbles and the other mods you've done!
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07-01-2008, 01:19 PM	#8
Dogg_Bone_Customs Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 222 iTrader: (0)	Looked at my door compared to my Neon's, my son's Isuzu truck, and my In-Laws Mitsi SUV... Door strip/molding would have done nothing if their door's would hit mine. So, this weekend, I go Nekkid! I have an '05 as well... JB
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07-01-2008, 10:24 AM	#2
Cap94B Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Indiana Posts: 378 iTrader: (0)	If you need new side mouldings I still have mine. They're dark blue with the chrome. PM me if you want them and I'll UPS them to you *on my dime!*

07-01-2008, 10:29 AM	#3
Dejacks Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: SD, Cali. Posts: 499 iTrader: (0)	Whats really cool of you Cap! Sorry to hear of the dent bro, but on the upside....no bubbles! That gives me hope for my 05...maybe I'll give it a shot. Good job on your mods too!

07-02-2008, 01:34 PM	#10
Tickosity Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Sparks, NV Posts: 99 iTrader: (0)	Sorry about the dent, but nice to hear that there are no bubbles. That gives me hope for when I remove my moldings, however I'm just going to wait until I'm ready to paint her and then remove them just in case.