What is the correct way to install car door edge guards?

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HoldenLee
07/29/25 8:02am
First, clean the car door, then peel off a small section of the edge guard and insert it into the door edge. While pressing it down, continue peeling off the edge guard and finally trim off any excess. Before installation, use a clean towel to clean the installation area. Peel off a small section of the adhesive strip inside the edge guard and smoothly insert the edge guard into the door or other installation locations. While pressing down the edge guard, peel off the double-sided tape inside and align it with the door edge before trimming off any excess. Below is related information about edge guards: 1. Edge guards, also known as protective strips, rubbing strips, fender trims, or Robin strips. Installing edge guards can effectively prevent scratches to the door paint when opening the door and avoid damaging another car's paint when parked too close. 2. There are three ways edge guards attach to the car body: Embedded type - The car body has grooves in corresponding areas during molding, and the edge guards are embedded into these. Flat type - The car body is made flat with holes in corresponding areas, and the edge guard's studs are inserted and glued into these. Fixed type - The edge guard is secured to the car body using nuts and bolts.
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SanSebastian
08/13/25 3:30am
I recently installed door edge guards on my sedan, and the process was quite simple but required attention to detail. First, clean the door edges thoroughly using alcohol wipes or water to remove grease and dust, then let them dry before starting. The installation position should be on the most protruding part of the door edge, such as about 2 cm from the door frame edge, to ensure protection when opening the door against a wall. Measure the distance, mark it with a knife, slowly peel off the protective film of the door edge guard, and apply it from the middle to both sides while using your hand or a plastic card to flatten it and avoid bubbles. After installation, don’t rush to open the door—wait half an hour for the adhesive to set firmly. Since I installed them myself, I haven’t had any issues, and it saved me the cost of going to a repair shop while keeping the paint intact. Choose high-quality door edge guards, preferably made of rubber for durability. Regularly check them and replace if they loosen to maintain a clean car appearance.
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McLayla
10/05/25 3:53am
I have my own precise method for installing anti-collision strips, honed through years of DIY experience. Cleaning is the first and foremost step – the surface must be thoroughly scrubbed with a dedicated cleaner, ensuring no moisture remains. When selecting strips, opt for high-quality ones with strong adhesive backing to guarantee long-lasting adhesion. Use a ruler for meticulous positioning measurements; typically, they should be applied parallel to the lower-middle section of the door side, about 1 cm from the door edge. The installation process is divided into three stages: first, press the middle section firmly, then extend towards both ends, keeping the strip flat throughout to avoid deformation from stretching. If bubbles appear, simply prick a small hole with a needle and press flat to resolve. After installation, test the door opening several times to confirm effectiveness, ensuring perfect protection against paint scratches. The entire process takes just about 10 minutes when done skillfully, far more time and effort-saving than visiting a shop.
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