Windshield tape. Why is it there?

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Apr 30, 2006 | 03:16 PM

#21

Harpoon

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From: Oregon

Don't do the hair dryer trick - too easy to screw up the rubber. Leave it the sun for several hours instead.

The paint is clear coated underneath.

You're looking at about $200 - $350 to have it repainted if it needs it.

Another thing you could do if it's crap is order the part number for the tape from Honda and put it back on.

Apr 30, 2006 | 04:09 PM

#22

geoff2005

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From: Walnut/Diamond Bar, SoCal

mine came without tape

May 1, 2006 | 06:25 AM

#23

mikey k

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From: Heart of England

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yflyer,Apr 30 2006, 12:44 PM

All the S2000's in the Honda UK site show a body color windshield frame - no tape.

All UK cars after 02 have no tape.
Early UK roadsters had tape, early UK GT's didn't

May 1, 2006 | 07:48 AM

#24

Jakup

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From: Cincy, Ohio

Quote:

Originally Posted by andrewewing,Nov 13 2001, 12:58 PM

Of course the District Service Mgr. told me it was to protect against paint chips. Of course he couldn't explain why black cars don't have the tape. And then if that was the reason why didn't the factory put black tape on the front bumper (much more susceptible to chips)?

That doesn't make sense at all. Same way with people who put those "bras" on the front of their car. What's the point with keeping the paint un-chipped underneath if you never plan on removing it? Plus, having it on there looks worse than having a few chips.
I want to remove mine, but I'm afraid of the paint quality underneath. Maybe someday...