Pillar issue...
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Pillar issue...
Everyone is already pretty familiar with the 2nd gen door pillar issue (they peel on the inside caused by the sun)... I just wanted to know if anyone knows how I can go about fixing them or where I can buy some pillar decals/covers that cover the stock ones because they're peeling and not looking too great
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Originally Posted by honda_motor_co_4life
i already tried the dealer... and ya... lol they're ridiculously expensive... so buying some oem replacements is kind of out of the question
I am very interested as well.
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I just had all of mine replaced and painted under warranty. They were fading, and peeling. It made the car look terrible. I'm really happy with how they came out. They sent the car off to the bodyshop. I would see about a good bodyshop to just re-paint your current moldings.
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Likein the other threads, simply take them of and sand them smooth and then repaint them yourself with gloss black spray paint.
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Originally Posted by dreem1er
are you sure about that price when i called esserman acura here in miami i was told 60 for the set.......
I have the invoice for the first 2 I got replaced for free. $65 x 2. (I believe)
What's a "set"? 2? If so, I'd buy it.
Do these things just pop off? Pry? Snap back in?
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Originally Posted by jayunsplanet
Yea, the 2 places I talked to wanted $60-$70 for each piece.
I have the invoice for the first 2 I got replaced for free. $65 x 2. (I believe)
What's a "set"? 2? If so, I'd buy it.
Do these things just pop off? Pry? Snap back in?
I have the invoice for the first 2 I got replaced for free. $65 x 2. (I believe)
What's a "set"? 2? If so, I'd buy it.
Do these things just pop off? Pry? Snap back in?
my dealer wanted 290$ for all four
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Originally Posted by fsttyms1
Likein the other threads, simply take them of and sand them smooth and then repaint them yourself with gloss black spray paint. ![2 Cents](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/2cents.gif)
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deal with it
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Originally Posted by jayunsplanet
Yea, the 2 places I talked to wanted $60-$70 for each piece.
I have the invoice for the first 2 I got replaced for free. $65 x 2. (I believe)
What's a "set"? 2? If so, I'd buy it.
Do these things just pop off? Pry? Snap back in?
I have the invoice for the first 2 I got replaced for free. $65 x 2. (I believe)
What's a "set"? 2? If so, I'd buy it.
Do these things just pop off? Pry? Snap back in?
i haven't gone in person to find out the guy is on the same page as me....but he said to me thats its 60 for the all the pillar pieces.....and i even said "thats it i thought it would be more" and he told me no thats it.......
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Originally Posted by orgnlprankster7
no you have to peel back the weather stripping and unscrew 4 screws per pillar, there is a diy floating around somewere.
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its near the top of the first page for 2nd gens......its a sticky......
DIY Mod Section
its the second post that in there.......
DIY Mod Section
its the second post that in there.......
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Originally Posted by dreem1er
its near the top of the first page for 2nd gens......its a sticky......
DIY Mod Section
its the second post that in there.......
DIY Mod Section
its the second post that in there.......
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Hate to revive an old post, but if those of you who have done this mod, could please post up what sandpaper grit and what paint you guys used to achieve the deep glossy black of the original B pillars, that'd be great. ![Thumbs Up](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/thumbsup.gif)
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Originally Posted by GQstyle
Hate to revive an old post, but if those of you who have done this mod, could please post up what sandpaper grit and what paint you guys used to achieve the deep glossy black of the original B pillars, that'd be great. ![Thumbs Up](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/thumbsup.gif)
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Originally Posted by GQstyle
Hate to revive an old post, but if those of you who have done this mod, could please post up what sandpaper grit and what paint you guys used to achieve the deep glossy black of the original B pillars, that'd be great. ![Thumbs Up](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/thumbsup.gif)
Thanks!
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I just finished my B Pillars. I sanded them down with 320 grit to take off the old finish. I then used a Primer (two coats). Sanded that down with 600 grit. Of course wiping it clean with a wax remover/cleaner. Used three coats of Honda gloss black paint. In between I sanded that down with 600 grit. Then the final coats are clear coat. Three coats of clear with 1000 grit sanding inbetween. The final step that I did was to wet sand with 1500 grit and then buff with rubbing compound and polish. brings out the shine. They look pretty good. I don't have any pictures yet....
Some guys may feel that I overkilled the process, but I wanted a good base and something that will last. Hope that helps
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