Body Side Moldings ??? - Nissan Murano

oregon2 · 04-01-2006, 11:06 PM

My wife teaches at a high school and they made the parking spots so narrow that her new Murano is already getting the paint chipped along the side

Does anyone make a decent looking bodyside molding for the Murano ??

CopperKat · 04-02-2006, 01:44 PM

Don't try buying them from Nissan Parts 4 Less!!! See this thread for details . . .

Nissan Parts 4 Less no longer responding to orders

oregon2 · 04-02-2006, 02:22 PM

CopperKat- thank you VERY MUCH-- I was going to order from them on Monday-- you saved me a lot of grief !!!

CopperKat · 04-02-2006, 03:38 PM

Glad I could help. I'm actually in the process of purchasing these as well. I've sent an e-mail to the molding manufacturer asking for info on purchasing, and I'm waiting for a response.

jerseyparts · 04-03-2006, 07:28 AM

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Originally posted by CopperKat
Glad I could help. I'm actually in the process of purchasing these as well. I've sent an e-mail to the molding manufacturer asking for info on purchasing, and I'm waiting for a response. I've also found someone selling moldings on e-bay. I may end up purchasing from them. I just want to do some price shopping first. Here's the e-bay info . . .

Body Side Moldings

Are you guys looking for the Facotry Mouldings? I would be more than happy to add them to the site..

CopperKat · 04-03-2006, 10:29 AM

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Originally posted by jerseyparts

Are you guys looking for the Facotry Mouldings? I would be more than happy to add them to the site..

As far as I know, these are aftermarket parts. Nissan never offered them as an option.

I did hear back from the manufacturer, and they directed me to their "sister" site. Price is $139.00 & $16.95 shipping. I've listed the link below if anyone is interested.

Body Side Molding

oregon2 · 05-01-2006, 03:49 PM

Just received body side moldings from Sportwing. Instructions show installation height at 7.5 inches from top of indent strip on door to top of molding. Web site for Dawn Enterprises (maker of strip) shows same starting place--- but 5.5 inches to BOTTOM of molding for rear door and 5.25 inches for front door. Seems there was some discussion I read here earlier in regards to placement height some of you have used..............comments here greatly appreciated before I get started.

oregon2 · 05-01-2006, 03:55 PM

Just received body side moldings from Sportwing. Instructions show installation height at 7.5 inches from top of indent strip on door to top of molding. Web site for Dawn Enterprises (maker of strip) shows same starting place--- but 5.5 inches to BOTTOM of molding for rear door and 5.25 inches for front door. Seems there was some discussion I read here earlier in regards to placement height some of you have used..............comments here greatly appreciated before I get started.

**zebelkhan** · 05-01-2006, 05:50 PM

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Originally posted by oregon2
Just received body side moldings from Sportwing. Instructions show installation height at 7.5 inches from top of indent strip on door to top of molding. Web site for Dawn Enterprises (maker of strip) shows same starting place--- but 5.5 inches to BOTTOM of molding for rear door and 5.25 inches for front door. Seems there was some discussion I read here earlier in regards to placement height some of you have used..............comments here greatly appreciated before I get started.

Frankly there is no way any molding can protect the car from all types of car doors so go for the location that will best protect the door from the car doors you know.

In my case, that car is my wife's car which gets to be parked next to the MO in the garage. Fingers crossed there are so far no dents there. Otherwise, just use blue painters tape to temporarily tape up the molding to the MO, then step back and look at it. If it looks good and straight then that location would be as good as any!

BTW, when you have the molding taped up to the doors, open the rear doors while front ones are closed and check to make sure the sdge of the front doors clear the rear door moldings.

hfelknor · 05-01-2006, 06:32 PM

I fully intend to wait until I get my first ding.
Then I will buy the moulding and apply it directly over the ding*.
Sure hope I don't get dinged BELOW the indent strip!

Homer

*if it breaks the paint. If it doesn't, I will have the Dent Wizard fix it.

TheGymKid · 05-01-2006, 06:34 PM

although it probably wont protect from car doors... it might work from those rogue shopping carts.

**njjoe** · 05-02-2006, 12:20 PM

oregon2-

Homer hit the nail right on the head. Put the protective moldings right where they are needed most, where the majority of the dings are.

If your car is currently "ding-less" then park next to another car, open their door (assuming it is someone you know) and mark the spot where it would hit your door. Try this with two or three cars and you will have the optimum place to mount the protective strip.

-njjoe

mattski · 06-29-2010, 05:22 AM

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Originally Posted by njjoe

oregon2-

Homer hit the nail right on the head. Put the protective moldings right where they are needed most, where the majority of the dings are.

If your car is currently "ding-less" then park next to another car, open their door (assuming it is someone you know) and mark the spot where it would hit your door. Try this with two or three cars and you will have the optimum place to mount the protective strip.

-njjoe

Unless they open the door into your front fender where there is no protection...OUCH (happened to me after only 1,200 miles *sniff*)

**zebelkhan** · 06-29-2010, 12:48 PM

Actually kids opening the rear door, which usually has a pointy corner, do the worst damage. There is no protection against that! So even with side molding you will have to be choosy on where you park your MO

Pilgrim · 06-29-2010, 01:31 PM

As with all cars, the one you care about should be parked in the most inaccessible part of the parking lot, parked sideways in two to three spaces.

And even then, they'll getcha.

04-01-2006, 11:06 PM	#1 (permalink)
oregon2 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 24	Body Side Moldings ??? My wife teaches at a high school and they made the parking spots so narrow that her new Murano is already getting the paint chipped along the side Does anyone make a decent looking bodyside molding for the Murano ??

04-02-2006, 01:44 PM	#2 (permalink)
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CopperKat Super Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: California Posts: 423	Glad I could help. I'm actually in the process of purchasing these as well. I've sent an e-mail to the molding manufacturer asking for info on purchasing, and I'm waiting for a response. __________________ Copper/Charcoal SL, Muth Signal Mirrors

05-01-2006, 03:49 PM	#7 (permalink)
oregon2 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 24	Body Side Molding Height.....?? Just received body side moldings from Sportwing. Instructions show installation height at 7.5 inches from top of indent strip on door to top of molding. Web site for Dawn Enterprises (maker of strip) shows same starting place--- but 5.5 inches to BOTTOM of molding for rear door and 5.25 inches for front door. Seems there was some discussion I read here earlier in regards to placement height some of you have used..............comments here greatly appreciated before I get started.

05-01-2006, 06:32 PM	#10 (permalink)
hfelknor Super Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Southwest Florida Posts: 3,281	I fully intend to wait until I get my first ding. Then I will buy the moulding and apply it directly over the ding. Sure hope I don't get dinged BELOW the indent strip! Homer if it breaks the paint. If it doesn't, I will have the Dent Wizard fix it. __________________ 2001 Jaguar XJ8 Cruiser 2004 ThunderBird 2 passenger Runabout HAD The GOLD RUSH until Nov 6 2009 2003 Gold SLFWD with Premium, Sunroof, Latte Leather, Ultrashield Invisible Bra, Sunroof wind deflector, Aluminum Tank Guard, Chrome Wheels by Ion Alloy, Michelin 235/65-18 Cross Terrains, Garmin Nuvi 2008 Cadillac Gold Mist DTS LUX III - Gone! 2010 Mercedes Benz GLK 350 - Gone! "Didja ever notice that quiet people are not the only ones who don't say much?"

04-02-2006, 02:22 PM	#3 (permalink)
oregon2 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 24	CopperKat- thank you VERY MUCH-- I was going to order from them on Monday-- you saved me a lot of grief !!!

05-01-2006, 03:55 PM	#8 (permalink)
oregon2 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 24	Just received body side moldings from Sportwing. Instructions show installation height at 7.5 inches from top of indent strip on door to top of molding. Web site for Dawn Enterprises (maker of strip) shows same starting place--- but 5.5 inches to BOTTOM of molding for rear door and 5.25 inches for front door. Seems there was some discussion I read here earlier in regards to placement height some of you have used..............comments here greatly appreciated before I get started.

05-01-2006, 06:34 PM	#11 (permalink)
TheGymKid Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,000	although it probably wont protect from car doors... it might work from those rogue shopping carts.

05-02-2006, 12:20 PM	#12 (permalink)
njjoe Super Moderator Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Jersey Shore (not THAT Jersey Shore, the real one) Posts: 11,740	oregon2- Homer hit the nail right on the head. Put the protective moldings right where they are needed most, where the majority of the dings are. If your car is currently "ding-less" then park next to another car, open their door (assuming it is someone you know) and mark the spot where it would hit your door. Try this with two or three cars and you will have the optimum place to mount the protective strip. -njjoe __________________ 2005 SL AWD, Platinum -OEM HID conversion & HID fogs -OEM iPod interface -Upgraded (non-Bose) speakers - Pioneer TS-A1702C & TS-G1643R -Muth signal mirrors -Valley Industries hitch and wiring harness -Aluminum fuel tank shields

06-29-2010, 12:48 PM	#14 (permalink)
zebelkhan Moderator Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Morgan Hill, Ca Posts: 6,041	Actually kids opening the rear door, which usually has a pointy corner, do the worst damage. There is no protection against that! So even with side molding you will have to be choosy on where you park your MO __________________ 2004 SL AWD - Super Black - Leather Package (Café latte) - Tow Package - Floor Mats - Splash Guards - Cargo Area Protector - Rear Bumper Protector - Front Window Tint - Dawn Color Matched Body Side Molding – Day Time Running Lights - PAC-NIS1 Aux Audio input - Pressure Pro TPMS and Anti Theft Sensor Locks - 7" Xenarc VGA Touchscreen - Compaq EVO e-PC 2.0 GHz Pentium 4 Carputer with 120GB HD, DSATX PSU / Shutdown Controller, Road Runner Front End, iGuidance 3.0 Navigation, DVD player, Internet access, XM satellite radio, Deluo GPS receiver, Linksys WiFi Antenna, TERK XM antenna - Tweeter 22uF CAP mod - Magnetbra - Custom Backup Camera - Aries Polished Stainless Steel Sidestep (nerf) Bars - Euro-Tech Nudge Bar - Homemade Lower Grill Cover - Auxiliary Projection Fog Lamps - Aluminum Fuel Tank Shields - Wade Window Deflectors - Nissan Sunroof Deflector - Scosche UBRH Bluetooth Hands-Free Car Kit

06-29-2010, 01:31 PM	#15 (permalink)
Pilgrim Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Fort Collins, CO Posts: 2,024	As with all cars, the one you care about should be parked in the most inaccessible part of the parking lot, parked sideways in two to three spaces. And even then, they'll getcha. __________________ 2007 Murano 1983 280ZX Turbo 1994 BMW 325i

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