winsheild tape
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From: Central Massachusetts
Ah, great. I missed that in your posts.
Oh, I love it without the tape, though I admit to some disappointment about uncovering scratched paint. I said as much in the Honda owner's survey.
I think the "solid" color cars look great with the tape on or off. The blacked-out frame is cool. I think my Suzuka looks better with the tape off. Personal choice. Rock on, Jonathan!
Oh, I love it without the tape, though I admit to some disappointment about uncovering scratched paint. I said as much in the Honda owner's survey.
I think the "solid" color cars look great with the tape on or off. The blacked-out frame is cool. I think my Suzuka looks better with the tape off. Personal choice. Rock on, Jonathan!
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Hi Hamada. What year / color is your car? (just curious).
I don't think you can / should complain to the dealers directly about this problem. Personally, I feel they own no responsibility for this. The car comes from the factory with tape on and no instructions or explanations to customers. Basically, we remove it at our own risk.
That said, I did inquire with my dealer about the scratches on my car and they were ignorant about the tape in the first place. I wish Honda corporate would explain themselves and why some cars are scuffed.
Best wishes
I don't think you can / should complain to the dealers directly about this problem. Personally, I feel they own no responsibility for this. The car comes from the factory with tape on and no instructions or explanations to customers. Basically, we remove it at our own risk.
That said, I did inquire with my dealer about the scratches on my car and they were ignorant about the tape in the first place. I wish Honda corporate would explain themselves and why some cars are scuffed.
Best wishes
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I removed my tape and it makes me happy. If you don't know how you'll feel about it, well then don't do it!
Personally, I like the look both ways, tape on or off.
Before (with tape on). . .
After (with tape off). . .
Here's a pic of a Grand Prix White (AndyP's, I believe)
Personally, I like the look both ways, tape on or off.Before (with tape on). . .
After (with tape off). . .
Here's a pic of a Grand Prix White (AndyP's, I believe)
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From: Apex
Originally posted by DarioManfretti
I know many that discovered the tape are happy with their removal of it. My personal opinion is that it looks just fine with it. However, I am curious as to why Honda put it on in the first place. I mean, why not just paint them all black or not put any tape on it in the first place?
I know many that discovered the tape are happy with their removal of it. My personal opinion is that it looks just fine with it. However, I am curious as to why Honda put it on in the first place. I mean, why not just paint them all black or not put any tape on it in the first place?
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Ok took mine off couple days ago and looks great. If I look really close there's about a 1 inch patch of dull paint(not really noticeable since my car sebring silver) on lower left A pillar. Appears to have no clear coat on it. Anyway to make this look shinier or better?
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From: Central Massachusetts
TKG, all I meant was that in the sanded / scratched area, the clearcoat was scraped off... Certainly, you're better off if the clearcoat is still on (your scrapes must be very gentle). Anyway, the Z-5 worked pretty well. You really have to look.