coullstar 0 Posted February 10, 2005 I a thinking of taking the side rubbing strips of the car but I am not sure it would look ok due to the light colour. I do think it looks better on the darker car but on light colours I am not sure. Whats everyones opinion? (now had clear side repeaters) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shilakadaddy 0 Posted February 10, 2005 definately remove them.. I think it looks better without no matter what colour :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
coullstar 0 Posted February 10, 2005 Still going to sell those wheels? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Neil VR6 0 Posted February 10, 2005 My Inca blue one doesn't have any following a re-spray (there're sitting in their original plastic sleeves) and it looks much better IMO. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin Bacon 5 Posted February 10, 2005 I'd leave them on but colour coded. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmn 0 Posted February 10, 2005 i dont like them, and they dont do anything on a corrado due to their position Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chrishill 0 Posted February 10, 2005 i'd take them off if i was you, only slight problem i can foresee is that the paint underneith will be almost 'as new' and might not match the rest of the bodywork which will have faded, even if only slightly. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
corradostorm 0 Posted February 10, 2005 i dont like them, and they dont do anything on a corrado due to their position The door strips do. If you open the door against a wall (carefully) you'll notice the strips stick out about 5cm past the end of the door. Useful if, like me, you've a new house and a stupidly small garage! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fla 9 Posted February 10, 2005 I'd agree with Kev and leave them on, but colour coded. You do also get the prats who just have to open their doors too hard and make some dents so it will help. PLus they wont be difficult to touch up if needed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
geordiedubber 0 Posted February 10, 2005 Id like to remove mine, but I dont want to leave any marks as that would look worse, Whats the best way to remove them ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fla 9 Posted February 10, 2005 I think there's a post on that somewhere - something like warming the strip to soften the adhesive and then gently removing step by step to avoid paint damage. The n the paint can be cleaned up with some white spirit or something. Mind you there may be a colour difference with the rest of the door, so either use t-cut (terrible stuff) or get the door resprayed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dinkus 10 Posted February 10, 2005 Aye, the use of a hairdrier and a lot of patience... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shilakadaddy 0 Posted February 10, 2005 Still going to sell those wheels? depends on funds, I'd quite like to keep them as spares for winter etc. However since buying Jay's RC's I have sod all money :roll: I'll PM you first if I do decide to sell. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AmbisoniK 0 Posted February 25, 2005 I'd definitely take them off - the lines look so much cleaner,especially on the Satin Silver or any light coloured Corrado - here's an example : - before... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AmbisoniK 0 Posted February 25, 2005 after... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joebloggsVR69 0 Posted February 25, 2005 Hmm I've been considering putting mine back on, following a full respray :? I'd rather have some sort of protection, even if the strips are rather low.. But then again I dont ever intend to take the car to a car park :D Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dig776 0 Posted February 25, 2005 Recckon I would put them on. Wish I had side strips but I don't think they came on the 1990 16v? Since my respray I have had two big chips in the door :( both in wrk car parks too! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ben16v 0 Posted February 25, 2005 dig, they came on all corrado`s Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CazzaVR 0 Posted February 25, 2005 Bin 'em! Look horrible, don't protect that much either. Removed mine 6 months ago and not a single mark and the car looks so much better. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
corradophil 3 Posted February 25, 2005 When I had mine re-sprayed I left them off, I much prefur the look of it like that. I now have two parking dents in the passenger door though :mad: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dig776 0 Posted February 26, 2005 dig, they came on all corrado`s Thanks. Learn something new every day. Will have to try and get some. Agree that the c looks better without but hate the thought of more chips! Would be good if they were magnetic then could be removed/replaced easily :idea: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yellowdfp 0 Posted May 8, 2005 Strips Off: Looks better (matter of taste) Easier to clean / polish car Don't offer much side protection anyway Reduce chances of rust starting underneath Strips On: Looks worse (matter of taste) Non-standard Hard to remove Removes slight protection given to end of door when opening Harder to polish car / keep strips looking black Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A9X SJ 0 Posted July 16, 2005 What are these stuck on with going to attempt it tomorrow. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
reaper1_3 0 Posted July 17, 2005 remove em as previously stated the lines of the rado are better without em :D Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yellowdfp 0 Posted July 21, 2005 If you do want to put them on I'd use double sided sticky foam mounting tape. You can get rolls of this in Halfords, B&Q, etc. Some are better / stronger than others though. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
