dark stranger Posted December 12, 2005 Share Posted December 12, 2005 ok first piece of help i need.....has anyone removed the plastic rain guard thingies from around the windows...mine has them but i dont klike them....looks like they are hooked on and stickypads....dont want to remove them if it is going to leave marks!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted December 12, 2005 Share Posted December 12, 2005 I have one on the drivers side only. It seems to have left a mark on the passenger side when that was removed. I'll be taking mine off because I keep catching it when squeezing out of the car, it's comes away at one end and catches on the roof leaving marks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edd_t Posted December 12, 2005 Share Posted December 12, 2005 i havnt even noticed them! maybe mine are already off! what do they look like? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dark stranger Posted December 12, 2005 Author Share Posted December 12, 2005 like a smoked piece of plastic going round the roof gutter.....nasty....and one on back window tooo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edd_t Posted December 12, 2005 Share Posted December 12, 2005 gonna look for that tonight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dark stranger Posted December 12, 2005 Author Share Posted December 12, 2005 think they are aftermarket though stamped toyota.....also the rear window has a big one....anyone removed these Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted December 12, 2005 Share Posted December 12, 2005 gonna look for that tonight looking at your site mate, I don't think you have them... People with caravans always have them..!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dark stranger Posted December 12, 2005 Author Share Posted December 12, 2005 what are you trying to say:cry: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren-K Posted December 12, 2005 Share Posted December 12, 2005 i got one of these too on the drivers side.. ? why 1 side ? lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edd_t Posted December 12, 2005 Share Posted December 12, 2005 cheers Sonicsoop! they do sound a little bit 'ive got a caravany' teehee... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dark stranger Posted December 12, 2005 Author Share Posted December 12, 2005 it stops rain dripping in when the window is open Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parksy Posted December 12, 2005 Share Posted December 12, 2005 think they are aftermarket though stamped toyota.....also the rear window has a big one....anyone removed these I have from mine and they do leave a few marks. Had two marks on the boot lid sides where the clamps were holding it on. It was very tight and underneath was down to the metal and looked bad (needed a spray). Also the longer edge at the top is held on with sticky pads (feel welded on though) and this took some getting off the paintwork after removing the spoiler. Needed to use some autoglym glue and tar remover and a hair dryer. Also left square marks where the pad had been (visible as paint was two different colours) so just had this sprayed in at the same time as the sides. Moral is I would only remove it if your prepared the have the damage/marks sprayed out again Looks much better without it though!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dark stranger Posted December 12, 2005 Author Share Posted December 12, 2005 thanks parksy....will have to think but side ones have gotta go!!!....tomorrow is earmarked already Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parksy Posted December 12, 2005 Share Posted December 12, 2005 Just to give you an idea of the difference... BEFORE http://www.l1f3.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/supe.JPG AFTER http://www.l1f3.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/right.JPG Back spoiler spoils the whole curved line of the car imho Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dark stranger Posted December 12, 2005 Author Share Posted December 12, 2005 yeah fella i agree with that.....ya car looks much cleaner lines Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dark stranger Posted December 12, 2005 Author Share Posted December 12, 2005 hey parksy...did it break when you took it off......just in case the marks are bad i can re fit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parksy Posted December 12, 2005 Share Posted December 12, 2005 Mine did, but simply because of the fact it came off really easy one side, and was 'welded' with the sticky pads on the other. If I had used a hair dryer and heated the pads and slowly removed it wouldn't have, but me being impatient just tried to prise it off!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dark stranger Posted December 12, 2005 Author Share Posted December 12, 2005 nice n easy does it tomorrow then....i will let you know the result fella.....cant wait to see it off tho Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dark stranger Posted December 13, 2005 Author Share Posted December 13, 2005 tes its all off now....2 window surrounds and the rear window roof spoiler....took all bleeding day but what a difference...looks great now and smooooth....warning if anyone is gonna do this be prepared for hours of swearing and no finger nails left.....and thanks for the advice parksy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parksy Posted December 13, 2005 Share Posted December 13, 2005 It leave any marks behind when you took the rear one off mate? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dark stranger Posted December 13, 2005 Author Share Posted December 13, 2005 it left some where the sticky pads were but no scratches where the bracket was thank god....and after a few coats of polish iti is all now off and no marks anywhre......looks so much sleeker...thanks for the push i needed seeing your before and after did it.....will get some pics done now:clap: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted December 13, 2005 Share Posted December 13, 2005 If they are still in one piece and in okay condition you should put them up for sale, the side ones are around £100 new and the rear one is roughly £250, both are optional Toyota parts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dark stranger Posted December 13, 2005 Author Share Posted December 13, 2005 the side ones are definately game over but the rear came off nicely and is still spot on ....just not my cup of tea.....anyone want it let me know....thanks nic for the advice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pixelfill Posted December 13, 2005 Share Posted December 13, 2005 the side ones are definately game over but the rear came off nicely and is still spot on ....just not my cup of tea.....anyone want it let me know....thanks nic for the advice how much are you looking for? I could be interested if the price is right. though I'll warn you - it's a low price PM me. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dark stranger Posted December 14, 2005 Author Share Posted December 14, 2005 make me an offer if you like Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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