Just wondered how difficult they are to put on. The instructions seem to make it more complicated than one might think.

 

Oblio98,

The first Acura accessories I installed on my 2019 Acura RDX were the Body Side Moldings and Door Edge Guards. I definitely would not say it was so easy a caveman can do it. It was difficult to the extent I had never installed this type of BSM's before. I made sure to RTFM several times, work to the highest OCD standards, and take my time. After all, it's a labor of love.

For reference, here's the Door Edge Guard Installation Tips

Here are some hints:

1) The new door seal clips are a PIA to work with. Be careful to install them facing the correct way and do not damage the door opening seals.
2) Using the seam sealant cutting tool to trim the seam sealant was scary. Be careful when working with this tool.
3) I did not have a mallet to tap in the door edge guards. Instead, I wrapped some folded paper towel material on the head of a regular hammer and secured it with masking tape. It worked for me. Be careful and gently tap the door edge guard into place.
4) After it's Mission Accomplished, step back and admire your work. You can do this. Good luck.

 

Got the door edge guards, but they were installed before I took delivery. I also looked at the instructions before I decided to have them installed for me. I was like, no thanks (DIY)... lol

 

Off topic a little, but I have looked at several accessories and pretty much thumbed-down all of them. I have never seen more difficult stuff to install. Things you think would be kind of a snap...then you read those pages of instructions and...nooooo! (I did get my all weather mats in!) I couldn't even get the spart tire kit in today because I could not get the screws out under the cargo tie downs. Super-glued in? Welded in? Geez...they are just screws...back to the dealer---sigh.

 

EFR,

I understand how you feel. Installing the Body Side Moldings was relatively easy. I had installed them on other vehicles before and there on many YouTube tutorials available.

Installing the Door Edge Guards was more challenging. At one point of the installation, when I RTFM that cutting the seam sealant is part of the procedure, I thought about giving up and taking my RDX to the dealer for professional help. I stayed with it, worked slowly, and took my time. In the end, it was Mission Accomplished on the DEG's.

When doing these DIY accessory installations, RTFM, take your time, consult YouTube for a tutorial, ask a friend for help...if all else fails, have the dealer install it. Good luck.

 

They include all the necessary tools needed to do the install, I took about 40 mins to install the edge guards and that was working slowly and carefully looking at the reference and going back to my car. Its not too hard of a task to do by yourself if you have the time and an ounce of courage.
Just one tip is when you first remove the rubber trim piece for the front door install make sure you take out exactly the ones they specify, I took out some extra by mistake as I was working downwards and going with the flow. The clips used to hold the rubber trim in will pop off and essentially get destroyed and you will have to probably get some new ones. I just used some not so destroyed ones and jammed the clip back in lol.

 

When it comes to installing DIY Acura accessories, Bob Lee Swagger says,

 

not sure why edge guard has to so difficult to install.. it can be as easy as snapping

 

Not a fan of edge guards. If they ever have to be removed, for whatever reason, they damage the paint when putting them on.

 

Not a fan of those, think they look horrible, too busy

 

 

I thought he was referreing to the body moldings on the white one, not the door edge guards, the additional body moldings look bad. I actually have clear door edge guards, my bad.

 

Not the thick Acura accessory version, but I bought clear edge guard tape made by 3M and installed it myself. Total time for all 4 doors was 20 minutes; I went very slow and methodical. The result is nearly invisible and I know it lasts; my last car was a Q5 and it didn't bubble, peel, or split for the 4 years I had the car.

 

 

Until someone dings the **** out of your door

 

 

I hope it's ok to revive an old post, but seems like the right topic.
I bought the edge guards for my new to me 2022 RDX Tech and I'm not sure I want to install them anymore.
I didn't fully grasp what the trim tool is for when I first read the instructions. Now that I prop the guard to the door edge it looks like I have to trim the paint.
YT videos look like they trim some adhesive.

Has anyone installed these guards on a 2022 model?
What if I don't trim the edge? Will the guard fit?

 

Never mind, I figured out what needs to be trimmed.
I thought the bumpy stuff was a weld, but it is some kind of sealant/caulking.
I need to take my time to avoid scratching the door edge.

 

As my friends at Home Depot say, "Let's do this." Good luck.

 

I finished installing the guards and here is what I learned.
First, you push the tool down for the left side doors and pull it up for the right doors. It took a brief "duh" moment to realize this.
For the 2022 RDX model, I didn't use any of the clips provided for the rear door gaskets. I was careful not to pull out the clips from the door, rather I unhooked
the gasket from the clip. It was easier to then stretch the gasket back onto the hooks. They blueish hooks insert into the holes in the gasket.



The trim tool provided in the kit is not so precise. It cuts deeper than needed, so you end up with some of the caulking exposed.
Perhaps this is why the instructions recommend touch up paint.

As others have pointed out, take your time and, in my case, don't cut too deep into the caulking.
The rear doors take more time and patience.

 

I got mine done with PPF when the windows were tinted. Life savers - can hardly tell they are there.

 

Are the OEM metal door edge guards useful or effective in preventing dings and paint transfer to the car next to you?

I just received mine, and was surprised that they were metal and not plastic. It seems that the painted metal of the door edge guard is no different than the painted metal of the edge of the door itself. Maybe the the more rounded shape of the edge guard helps a little?

I got them so when my kids inevitably bump the door into our other car in the garage, that the edge guards would hopefully protect the other car.

I'm debating trying to return the OEM edge guards and just using the clear 3M protection film instead.

 

I had the same thought when I got them.
Haven't hit anything yet but time will tell.
The stickers feel like they will peel off eventually, or get scratched. At least I can touch up the metal ones.