What happened to Ratso and the Chrome Door Handle Buy? - Honda Pilot

smurray · 06-16-2004, 08:05 PM

It's been more than a week since Ratso began getting Paypal payments for the chrome looking door handle stickers and at least 6 people say they've sent $10 for a set.
Now I'm looking for Ratso and he shows 0 posts. His/her last post appears to be 6/12 although searching results in no matches. The group buy link doesn't even show up anymore in the Group Buy forum.
I sent him/her an email just now at his business email account at ratso_ml320@hotmail.com to see if he just dropped off the face of the earth. I'm concerned because I sent in my payment yesterday before I thought about seeing if anyone has received their accents yet.

So, anyone heard from Ratso and the door accents? Am I just being paranoid?

robrecht · 06-16-2004, 08:30 PM

Mine came tonight. Don't ask for pics--I'll be lucky to find time to put them on before Christmas.

dclw · 06-16-2004, 08:46 PM

Mine also came in today. Will install it this Friday (off day).

Rasto - Thanks. Would like to learn more on your "NEXT UP".

dclw

wwong · 06-16-2004, 08:54 PM

Got mine in the mail today. Well packaged. Great instructions with pictures.

ramirami · 06-16-2004, 09:32 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by robrecht
Mine came tonight. Don't ask for pics--I'll be lucky to find time to put them on before Christmas.

kemosabe · 06-16-2004, 09:33 PM

Corrupted database caused Ratso's profile info to be missing...

This occurred on his very first and second posts as shown in this thread that he initially posted in...

dclw · 06-16-2004, 09:47 PM

kemosabe - does that mean Rasto cannot communicate with us in this forum? Some members are trying to track their orders and some are interested in his next sale.

drm1111 · 06-16-2004, 09:55 PM

Got my door accents today. I am installing them Friday. They look great when I held them up to the handles. I gotta take the Collinite wax off of the handles before i install them.

kemosabe · 06-16-2004, 10:35 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by dclw
kemosabe - does that mean Rasto cannot communicate with us in this forum? Some members are trying to track their orders and some are interested in his next sale.

dclw: He can still communicate in the forums and threads -- it's just that his post count will be incorrect and some of his posts will be missing because the database got corrupted somehow, that's all. Other than that, he can still do everything that everyone else can!!!

smurray · 06-16-2004, 11:17 PM

Cool, looks like all's well. Ratso replied to my email, sorry for the false alarm!
Anyone have an idea what the handles will look like if you take the accents off?

dclw · 06-17-2004, 09:03 PM

I am kind of worry too if it ever comes off or partially comes off over time. The whole thing is depending on the glue. But for the price and the looks outweight my worry. I will put it on tomorrow.

dclw

Ratso · 06-17-2004, 10:07 PM

Removing the accents will not leave damage to the handles. Clean with alcohol and condition with an "Armour-All" type conditioner and you are back to where you started. The adhesiveon the rear of the accent is pretty mild. The accents strips stay tight to the handle with a good application. Rubbing the strips on - very well - wil assure that the accent will stay put and look good. I had these on my Mercedes (and so did 50 or so Benzworld.org members) and they held up well for over a year. My front wheel bearings went in the ML or I would still have it. (But now I like my Pilot better).

tor anyone wanting info on the accent strips, check eFbay under Ratso320 and get back to me via email and I will honor the free s/h for all forum members, even after the initial 6-20 deadline. BUT if you buy off ebay, you don't get the freebie. I get hit with seller fees and you wil get hit with $2 s/h.

06-16-2004, 08:05 PM	#1 (permalink)
smurray Super Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 964 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	What happened to Ratso and the Chrome Door Handle Buy? It's been more than a week since Ratso began getting Paypal payments for the chrome looking door handle stickers and at least 6 people say they've sent $10 for a set. Now I'm looking for Ratso and he shows 0 posts. His/her last post appears to be 6/12 although searching results in no matches. The group buy link doesn't even show up anymore in the Group Buy forum. I sent him/her an email just now at his business email account at ratso_ml320@hotmail.com to see if he just dropped off the face of the earth. I'm concerned because I sent in my payment yesterday before I thought about seeing if anyone has received their accents yet. So, anyone heard from Ratso and the door accents? Am I just being paranoid?

06-16-2004, 08:30 PM	#2 (permalink)
robrecht Super Senior Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: East Amwell, New Jersey Posts: 4,141 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Mine came tonight. Don't ask for pics--I'll be lucky to find time to put them on before Christmas. __________________ Thanks, Robrecht! Charcoalishlygreenishbluishyrealpink&tealfleck metallic EXL-RES with Rumble Seat, Foglights, Chrome Bumper Garnish (of course!), and Merrywang Transport Netting. And an RX-8 or Miata for my twice daily hill climb.

06-16-2004, 08:46 PM	#3 (permalink)
dclw Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 112 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Mine also came in today. Will install it this Friday (off day). Rasto - Thanks. Would like to learn more on your "NEXT UP". dclw __________________ 2004 Pilot NAVI / SS Running Boards \| Fog Lights \| Corssbars \| Auto Day/Night Mirror \| Splash Guards Wide Angle Lens \| wwong's accessories \| borg's License Plate & Sticker \| Drexel's Groupbuy Mats \| Ratso's Groupbuy Chrome Door Accents \| GB - Weathertech Side-Window Deflectors \| Ratso's Groupbuy Chrome Grill Accents wwong's Chrome Trim Accents - Running Board

06-16-2004, 08:54 PM	#4 (permalink)
wwong Super Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Southern California Posts: 2,368 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Got mine in the mail today. Well packaged. Great instructions with pictures. __________________ Custom Non Slip Foam Pads for the Honda Pilot, Click here to visit my website 2003 Honda Pilot EXL-NAV, Starlight Silver, #86733 "Featured Pilot March 2004" EXTERIOR-Perfect Fit Hood Guard, Lower Trim, Lower Trim Garnish, Bumper Garnish, Fog Lights with Eurodezigns H3 bulbs, Wheel Locks, Fender Flares, Crossbars, Door Mirror Covers, Vent Visors, Running Boards, Rear Splash Guards, Trailer Hitch, Pilot #PM555 Stainless Steel Exhaust Tips, Euro Dezigns H4 replacing Sylvania Silverstars, Tire Minders, EX emblem, Third Brake Light Decal, Michelin CT, Chrome OEM Wheels, Muth Signal Mirrors, Sylvania #885 Back Up Lights INTERIOR-Wooden Shift Lever, Wood Grain Interior Trim, All Weather Mats, Cargo Cover, Cargo Organizer, Cargo Tray, Cargo Liner, Trunk Organizer, Broadway Optics Mirror, Raybrig R130 ELECTRONICS-Networkcar, Power Inverter, Nav DVD upgrade V.2.11C, Rear View Camera CUSTOM ACCESSORIES- Door Edge Guard, Foam Pads for Center Console and 2nd Row Activity Tray, Foam Pads for Doors and 3rd Row Bins and Cupholders, Dead Pedal Cover, Cargo Storage Pad, Padded Glove Box, Sunglass Holder Pad, Pillar Protection Tape, Fog Light Covers, Door Reflectors, Cargo Liner Velcro Replacement Kit, Chrome h-p License Plate Frame, VTM-4 emblem, Chrome Accent for the OEM Lower Trim, Chrome Accent for the OEM Running Boards, Chrome Grille Accent, Navi Screen Protector, Non-Slip Pad for the OEM Cargo Tray, hp.org sticker and tee

06-16-2004, 09:47 PM	#7 (permalink)
dclw Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 112 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Corrupted database caused Ratso's profile info to be missing... kemosabe - does that mean Rasto cannot communicate with us in this forum? Some members are trying to track their orders and some are interested in his next sale. __________________ 2004 Pilot NAVI / SS Running Boards \| Fog Lights \| Corssbars \| Auto Day/Night Mirror \| Splash Guards Wide Angle Lens \| wwong's accessories \| borg's License Plate & Sticker \| Drexel's Groupbuy Mats \| Ratso's Groupbuy Chrome Door Accents \| GB - Weathertech Side-Window Deflectors \| Ratso's Groupbuy Chrome Grill Accents wwong's Chrome Trim Accents - Running Board

06-16-2004, 09:55 PM	#8 (permalink)
drm1111 Super Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Charlotte,NC by way of West Virginia Posts: 399 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Got my door accents today. I am installing them Friday. They look great when I held them up to the handles. I gotta take the Collinite wax off of the handles before i install them.

06-16-2004, 11:17 PM	#10 (permalink)
smurray Super Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 964 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Cool, looks like all's well. Ratso replied to my email, sorry for the false alarm! Anyone have an idea what the handles will look like if you take the accents off?

06-17-2004, 09:03 PM	#11 (permalink)
dclw Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 112 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Cool, looks like all's well. Ratso replied to my email, sorry for the false alarm! I am kind of worry too if it ever comes off or partially comes off over time. The whole thing is depending on the glue. But for the price and the looks outweight my worry. I will put it on tomorrow. dclw __________________ 2004 Pilot NAVI / SS Running Boards \| Fog Lights \| Corssbars \| Auto Day/Night Mirror \| Splash Guards Wide Angle Lens \| wwong's accessories \| borg's License Plate & Sticker \| Drexel's Groupbuy Mats \| Ratso's Groupbuy Chrome Door Accents \| GB - Weathertech Side-Window Deflectors \| Ratso's Groupbuy Chrome Grill Accents wwong's Chrome Trim Accents - Running Board

06-17-2004, 10:07 PM	#12 (permalink)
Ratso Super Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Washington, PA - USA Posts: 467 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Don't Sweat it Folks Removing the accents will not leave damage to the handles. Clean with alcohol and condition with an "Armour-All" type conditioner and you are back to where you started. The adhesiveon the rear of the accent is pretty mild. The accents strips stay tight to the handle with a good application. Rubbing the strips on - very well - wil assure that the accent will stay put and look good. I had these on my Mercedes (and so did 50 or so Benzworld.org members) and they held up well for over a year. My front wheel bearings went in the ML or I would still have it. (But now I like my Pilot better). tor anyone wanting info on the accent strips, check eFbay under Ratso320 and get back to me via email and I will honor the free s/h for all forum members, even after the initial 6-20 deadline. BUT if you buy off ebay, you don't get the freebie. I get hit with seller fees and you wil get hit with $2 s/h.

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