Door Ding Protection Options

Bilge_Rat · 05-10-11, 03:42 PM

I am slightly paranoid about door dings. I found the best protection was to park in protected spots or away from other cars.

I work in an office building with 5 floors of parking, but only use the same 5-6 spots, all protected on both sides by pillars and away from heavy foot traffic.

When I have to park elsewhere, I try to park where there are fewer/no cars and away from heavy pedestrian traffic.

It of course means I have to walk more (not a bad thing

) and it drives my wife nuts (she likes to park IN FRONT OF THE MAIN ENTRANCE!!!

), but my now 4 year old car has NO dings..

longam · 05-10-11, 04:24 PM

Put a 12" lift kit under your truck and rise above the reach of others doors.

FIREWALL · 05-10-11, 04:46 PM

I can see it now John. You'll find some nice body side molding that compliments your truck.

And some ditwad will come along and t-bone you.

GoldenRivet · 05-10-11, 10:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FIREWALL

I can see it now John. You'll find some nice body side molding that compliments your truck.

And some ditwad will come along and t-bone you.

That would be about right.

I saw a truck similar to mine at wal mart the other day. Had a six inch lift kit on it, a snorkel apparatus, roof rack... and the bottom 1/3 of the vehicle was rhino lined all around.

probably not a bad idea

05-10-11, 03:42 PM	#1
Bilge_Rat Silent Hunter Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: standing watch... Posts: 3,856 Downloads: 344 Uploads: 0	I am slightly paranoid about door dings. I found the best protection was to park in protected spots or away from other cars. I work in an office building with 5 floors of parking, but only use the same 5-6 spots, all protected on both sides by pillars and away from heavy foot traffic. When I have to park elsewhere, I try to park where there are fewer/no cars and away from heavy pedestrian traffic. It of course means I have to walk more (not a bad thing ) and it drives my wife nuts (she likes to park IN FRONT OF THE MAIN ENTRANCE!!! ), but my now 4 year old car has NO dings.. __________________

05-10-11, 04:46 PM	#3
FIREWALL Eternal Patrol Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: CATALINA IS. SO . CAL USA Posts: 10,108 Downloads: 511 Uploads: 0	I can see it now John. You'll find some nice body side molding that compliments your truck. And some ditwad will come along and t-bone you. __________________ RIP FIREWALL I Play GWX. Silent Hunter Who ???

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05-10-11, 04:24 PM	#2
longam Admiral Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 2,014 Downloads: 26 Uploads: 0	Put a 12" lift kit under your truck and rise above the reach of others doors.