For those of you, what I have done can be judged positively or negatively, however, I think it goes well with the silver strip in the headlights. See below and let me know your thoughts...







What do you think?

 

interesting.

 

This is something I have seriously been considering (just the lower window trim). Can you tell me how you did it?

 

are those weathertech visors on your car?

Dave

 

what are those lower window trim and where u get them at?

I have the lower grill accent and they look great.

 

So far, the response has been positive.

Okay, regarding the horizontal under the window strips. They are STOCK! That's right. What you do is carefully pull the plastic edging off (one phillips on each front door behind the weather seal) and none on the rear doors. Then put a piece of long duct tape on the black strip under the windows and pull outwards and they will slide. Next, when you have the strips off you will notice that the black is actually tape that covers the aluminum/chrome looking strips. With patience and a heat gun (or hair dryer), carefully pull the tape off. Then reassemble. It took me 2 hours to do all four doors total.

Regarding the door handle and front lower part of the car, those are body molding available in a solid half circle with 3M backing for $17.00 at Murray's Auto (Autozone probably has it also). I just cut to length and applied. They are pretty durable and are made solid.

Yes, Weathertech. Awesome product.

Any other questions?

Brian

 

thanks for the reply on the weathertech's, I've had them on other cars and they are great.

I notice that You've put a pair of fog lights behind the front grills. Any details on them?

Dave

 

different.. i like the look!

 

Nice Job!!!...i never would of thought they were stock...why would they cover up the pretty chrome..they look so nice.

Do you know if the other black trim around the window have chrome under them by chance?

Super nice job again.

 

How did you find out it was chrome underneath? That seems kinda crazy that Acura would put tape over chrome. Why not just use black plastic?

Anyway, I don't get the duct tape part. Are you using the duct tape to "wedge" out the strip? Are you saying to attach the duct tape to the strip between it and the window and then pull on the duct tape to get the strip out? I don't suppose you have a picture of this, do you?

I think the lower chrome window trim looks good and I am definitely doing this. I'd also be interested to see if the upper trim above the windows is also chrome underneath.

 

I agree, why would they go to the expense of making the window trim in bright metal and then cover it up.

 

Also, what did you use to pull the plastic edgings off? Did you pull or pry?

 

Answers:

How did I know it was vinyl? I had a Mazdaspeed Protege and it was Vinyl all around. I took that off and exposed body color. I have been doing car stuff/mods for a long time and the texture gives it away.

Secondly, all the other trim pieces are solid plastic.

Thirdly, Acura buys products from all different vendors, and this is not made by acura, but used accordingly.

Fourthly, when the car door is open, put a piece of duct tape horizontal on the actual trim piece, with some raised off on a slant, and with one hand push out on the trim piece towards the outer side of the door, with the other hand, pull on the duct tape as the adhesive to the trim is sufficient and will really help.

Lastly for now, how to get the corner plastic piece off - be VERY gentle and you can do it on the rear easily. The front is VERY hard, as I broke both. What did I do, spend $100.00 for two tiny pieces of plastic as it is about $50/side to replace the complete plastic, trim piece, and under rubber. So you can say, the project cost me $100.00 because of my first experience. If I had to do it again, patience is the key.

Brian

 

Oh yeah, fogs, dual Catz MSX's with custom made brackets...

See my web page for more info...

http://home.comcast.net/~heagneybrian/lights.html

 

doesnt look bad. not something i would do but doesnt look bad at all.

 

I hope that they haven't changed the supplier or the part since the '04 model. How does the "texture give it away?" On the front corner pieces, did you 'pull' them off with pliers or 'pry' them with a small blade?

Also, what's the procedure for getthing them back on properly? Thanks!

 

To get the black corners off, by pulling via the duct tape on the trim outwards towards the edge of the door will force the plastic out just a little bit. I used a little screwdriver to help. I also used a pliers. DO NOT DO THIS. You will crack it. Use a screwdriver and edge it out slowly. Patience is the key again.

The parts are 04-06 and hasn't changed.

Procedure to put back on - EASY. Slide the metal strips in and then put the black plastic ends in easily. No biggie.

Brian

 

I dont like it. It looks like it breaks up the harmony with the black surrounds on the door...but thats just my opinion. I would also have went with the OEM visors as they terminate better on the back window....a bit more expensive....but they look more like they go with the car. Again...just my opinion.

 

door handles look nice with the front end, but the doors don't flow with that silver under the window

 

I just a stock 300C this morning that only had pretty much what I had with a few more accents on the rear bumper and the front bumper - OMG, too much.

 

not really my style, but unique nontheless.

 

I saw a benz yesterday on the parkway w/ the same chrome strip under the windows. It didn't look too bad.
On the TL, i'm not sure how it looks. its one of those things u have to stare at for a while to see if u like it. wonder how it would look on rrp?

 

Yeah, not really my style. Sorry

 

It wasn't really my style either, but I was looking for a change, and to stand out and be different and noticeable. Many people, even when I am side to side with another TL driver doesn't realize my car is lowered. BLEH!

 

Front A-spec lip

 

ok, i gotta ask this, is the strip by the window chrome or a brushed look like the front grill and real lisence plate surround?

 

Where did you get the door handle trim? on ebay or auto store?

 

Sorry but I don't really like it at all but that is just my opinion but if you think it is hot then that is all that really matter.

 

I like it and I am attempting this mod later today. Also, do you know if the top pieces of the window trim are metal underneath as well? jw

 

Zena22, if you can, please post some pics, especially removing the trim pieces. I plan to try this mod this weekend.

 

another tl..trying to be like a tsx...lol..hahahaaaaaaaaa

 

johnny--2k: Chrome, not brushed

Tonywp75: I made it - see original post

zena22: Solid plastic

hondatypes: Nope, just did the same thing as my Mazdaspeed Protege, but instead of body color, it is chrome

Have a good day!

 

Interesting mod, on the CLS many are modding the stock CL chrome window trim to black, using blackout tape. I blacked mine out but removed it after a while.

stock pic

 

I will try and post pics when it stops raining here! I have no garage so I depend on good weather to attempt things. Also, I will try to get them in before the weekend as I have never attempted to post pictures on the computer EVER!

 

Just completed this mod. It looks even better than I thought it was going to. In pulling out the first rear cap, the clip that holds the cap in the door broke off and fell into the door panel. The trim piece was so hard to slide out, I'm not too worried about it moving. I found the front pieces easier to remove because all you have to do it unscrew the screw holding the cap in place and slide. I didn't even use the duct tape. I was able to just slide the trim piece out using my hand.
I know some people are not fond of the look; however, I think it dresses up the TL just a bit and am very happy with it.
Now thinking about my next mod. Probably tint...

 

So glad this forum exists. I was inches from buying this from ebay for like $20 plus shipping. Good to know you can buy it at an auto parts store for less than 10.

 

Jack,

Yeah, same thing happened to me with the rear. Though the fronts gave me some problems, but you got it working and that is great.

As an update, many weeks have gone by and everything else has held up and definitely has grown on me and tons of positive looks from other motorists.

Brian

 

Yeah, after several weeks I am really pleased with the look. My personal belief is this was the original intent for the design of the car. It looks like it should have been there from the beginning.

 

Can u post the pic again?

 

can u please repost the pictures so taht we can see them... those other photos arent working and im dieing to see what this looks like...... big many photos thank you !