Strip or not? - Honda Pilot

Howdy Ag · 09-15-2002, 01:12 AM

Does your Pilot still have the the roughly 6x2 inch plastic strip just in front of the rear wheel well or did you (or the dealer) remove it?

See the discussion on this on 9/2/02 on the following thread:

http://www.honda-pilot.org/forums/sh...5&pagenumber=6

My dealer told me that the strip is designed to prevent paint nicks and should not be removed.

Len · 09-15-2002, 02:01 AM

I've never seen it on mine.

whitepilot · 09-15-2002, 03:28 AM

my dealer also told me it was to prevent dings

vegasdude · 09-15-2002, 09:38 AM

I do not see it but not quite sure what I'm looking for. Can somebody provide some pictures.

Thanks!

banningjr · 09-15-2002, 10:01 AM

It's on there and should be on there. I believe we've already had someone remove it and need it replaced to the tune of $25.

I like to see a plastic cover like this for the side mouldings. You'll know what I mean when you get your first door ding. They chip too easily. I think the plastic cover would stop the chip. The plastic already takes this hit without denting.

xyzzy · 09-15-2002, 01:20 PM

I removed it myself. My feeling is that it will discolor over time and accumulate wax around the edges. What's so magical about covering this tiny section when everything else is exposed? Sure it flares out at that point, but I don't see any extrordinary risks from rocks hitting it above and beyond the rest of the surface.

Chris

bjdurand · 09-15-2002, 10:44 PM

I'll ask my neighbor,

He's the service manager for the dealership that sold me mine. Not that he's right over everyone else, but it will be one more opinion in the pot. He owns a Redrock himself.

Never noticed them until you guys pointed it out

- Ben

banningjr · 09-15-2002, 10:59 PM

Did anyone print out that Pilot checklist from the other day? I'll be that would list it if it were an item to remove at delivery.

Tony · 09-15-2002, 11:03 PM

Maybe it works like the 3M Clear Bra and prevents small dings from rocks kicked up under the front splash guard

mugen660 · 09-16-2002, 12:58 AM

I removed it. If you leave it on, take it off a couple times a year and wipe the dirt off the paint under it. What will happen is rust will form after a peroid of time.It will happen lot faster in areas where they salt the streets for ice and snow.

MG Pilot · 09-16-2002, 12:02 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Tony
Maybe it works like the 3M Clear Bra and prevents small dings from rocks kicked up under the front splash guard

That's exactly how it works...

MG Pilot · 09-16-2002, 12:04 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by mugen660
I removed it. If you leave it on, take it off a couple times a year and wipe the dirt off the paint under it. What will happen is rust will form after a peroid of time.It will happen lot faster in areas where they salt the streets for ice and snow.

You are thinking of something else...you are thinking of the rubberized piece of black molding in the rear wheel wells. We are talking about two pieces of clear plastic that are right in front the rear wheel wells...

You think that water and salt will get under the tight molding??? Really???

sagepilot · 09-16-2002, 01:14 PM

My 99' CRV has original pastic strips still in place.

Never touched them. I just assumed they were intended for chip protection.

They have been exposed to road salt environment and show no signs of corrosion or deterioration.

I'll leave the Pilot plastic strips in place.

AlH · 09-16-2002, 06:55 PM

That damage protection film should be left there. Quite a few vehicles have this factory applied. I appreciate Honda's thoughtfullness including it.

Al

Howdy Ag · 09-16-2002, 07:45 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by MG Pilot

We are talking about two pieces of clear plastic that are right in front the rear wheel wells...

My strips might be clear but I think they are body-colored, in my case, white.

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09-15-2002, 01:12 AM	#1 (permalink)
Howdy Ag Super Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Houston Posts: 310 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Strip or not? Does your Pilot still have the the roughly 6x2 inch plastic strip just in front of the rear wheel well or did you (or the dealer) remove it? See the discussion on this on 9/2/02 on the following thread: http://www.honda-pilot.org/forums/sh...5&pagenumber=6 My dealer told me that the strip is designed to prevent paint nicks and should not be removed. __________________ '03 White Pilot EX-L a/k/a "Frosty the Pilot" w/rear mud guards '03 Black Garnet Pearl (i.e., metallic maroon) w/premium package Lexus ES 300 Bluegrass Rules!

09-15-2002, 02:01 AM	#2 (permalink)
Len Super Senior Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Corpus Christi Posts: 395 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I've never seen it on mine. __________________ Was '03 Pilot EX-L, White now '09 Pilot EX-L, Black

09-15-2002, 03:28 AM	#3 (permalink)
whitepilot Super Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 310 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	my dealer also told me it was to prevent dings __________________ The Pilots 3-4 03' Pilot EX-White: Sunroof, Mudguards, all season mats, Cargo tray, seperation net, new water pump and timing belt, and side steps 00' Ody EX- Granite Green

09-15-2002, 09:38 AM	#4 (permalink)
vegasdude Super Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 389 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I do not see it but not quite sure what I'm looking for. Can somebody provide some pictures. Thanks! __________________ SS Pilot EX-L RES.

09-15-2002, 10:01 AM	#5 (permalink)
banningjr Super Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Hummelstown, PA Posts: 664 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	It's on there and should be on there. I believe we've already had someone remove it and need it replaced to the tune of $25. I like to see a plastic cover like this for the side mouldings. You'll know what I mean when you get your first door ding. They chip too easily. I think the plastic cover would stop the chip. The plastic already takes this hit without denting. __________________ Pilot SS 317 - OEM Air Deflector, Fog Lights, Fender Flares, Auto Mirror, Cargo Cover, Cross Bars, Mud Guards, Running Boards and FS Spare. (VTEC and EX emblems)

09-15-2002, 01:20 PM	#6 (permalink)
xyzzy Super Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Alexandria, KY Posts: 920 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I removed it myself. My feeling is that it will discolor over time and accumulate wax around the edges. What's so magical about covering this tiny section when everything else is exposed? Sure it flares out at that point, but I don't see any extrordinary risks from rocks hitting it above and beyond the rest of the surface. Chris __________________ 2004 Audi S4 Sedan (340hp of pure pleasure) 2000 Toyota Sienna 2001 Volusia 800

09-15-2002, 10:44 PM	#7 (permalink)
bjdurand Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Euharlee GA Posts: 116 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I'll ask my neighbor, He's the service manager for the dealership that sold me mine. Not that he's right over everyone else, but it will be one more opinion in the pot. He owns a Redrock himself. Never noticed them until you guys pointed it out - Ben __________________ '03 SS Pilot EX-L RES X-Bars, RBs & MGs #21991

09-15-2002, 10:59 PM	#8 (permalink)
banningjr Super Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Hummelstown, PA Posts: 664 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Did anyone print out that Pilot checklist from the other day? I'll be that would list it if it were an item to remove at delivery. __________________ Pilot SS 317 - OEM Air Deflector, Fog Lights, Fender Flares, Auto Mirror, Cargo Cover, Cross Bars, Mud Guards, Running Boards and FS Spare. (VTEC and EX emblems)

09-15-2002, 11:03 PM	#9 (permalink)
Tony Super Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Arizona Posts: 495 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Maybe it works like the 3M Clear Bra and prevents small dings from rocks kicked up under the front splash guard __________________ TKO Sandstone Metalic LX #21323 An Arizona Piloteer

09-16-2002, 12:58 AM	#10 (permalink)
mugen660 Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Milwaukee WI Posts: 62 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I removed it. If you leave it on, take it off a couple times a year and wipe the dirt off the paint under it. What will happen is rust will form after a peroid of time.It will happen lot faster in areas where they salt the streets for ice and snow.

09-16-2002, 01:14 PM	#13 (permalink)
sagepilot Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 83 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Clear film My 99' CRV has original pastic strips still in place. Never touched them. I just assumed they were intended for chip protection. They have been exposed to road salt environment and show no signs of corrosion or deterioration. I'll leave the Pilot plastic strips in place.

09-16-2002, 06:55 PM	#14 (permalink)
AlH Ancient Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: SC Posts: 260 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	That damage protection film should be left there. Quite a few vehicles have this factory applied. I appreciate Honda's thoughtfullness including it. Al __________________ 2003 Honda Pilot EX, 1996 Ford F350 Powerstroke Crew Cab 4x4, 2004 Suzuki DL1000, 2000 Suzuki SV-650, 1998 Honda XR400, 2000 Kawasaki KDX200, 2000 Dodge Durango(company car), 1997 Ford Taurus(son's college car), 1988 Mazda B2200(other son's first car), 1988 Camaro POS project car

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