Body side moldings for 2013 CRV EX

[sidthekd]

The dealer offered it at $450, I see on amazon it sells for $150 although it is not OEM. What is the best place to buy them online/B&M?

[flames9]

http://www.bernardiparts.com/Honda-Parts.aspx or college honda. It is an extremely EASY do it yourself project! I know the ones you buy from Honda come with a template, so its very easy to do!! If I can do it, anyone can!! Just take your time, clean the area and align the template! One can even find videos on youtube and on college hondas site!!!

$158 at Bernardi!!! Save the $$$$ and do it yourself!! Keep in mind, I do believe where ever you are installing it--has to be a certain temp, as it is just 3M tape!

$162 at College. I ordered mine from Bernardi (2011)

[rickhow]

I found mine on ebay...generic side mldgs, color matched perfectly, very easy to install. Was no template..just measured up (per included instructions) from top of the black rocker mldg (I think if I remember correctly it was like 12 or 13 inches), made some marks with a washable marker, pulled off tape back and stuck um on...LOVE them...mine were like $115 including shipping.

[sidthekd]

thanks flame9 & rickhow, ordered from collegehillshonda yesterday...realized its a bit pricey than generic moldings but hopefully it is of good quality.Also looking for 3m paint protector film for door handles to prevent nail scratches...are these available in stores or only on ebay?

[flames9]

For me the extra $$$ for the templates was worth it...made it super simple!! Enjoy

[genep]

I found mine on ebay...generic side mldgs, color matched perfectly, very easy to install. Was no template..just measured up (per included instructions) from top of the black rocker mldg (I think if I remember correctly it was like 12 or 13 inches), made some marks with a washable marker, pulled off tape back and stuck um on...LOVE them...mine were like $115 including shipping.

+1 I bought the same molding. You do need to be at 75 degrees F though. I used a hair dryer to warm the doors after cleaning. I used a pencil to make marks and then used masking tape to make a line. I sighted along the tape, looking from rear to front to be sure it was straight. I then stuck the molding along the edge of the masking tape. I then peeled the masking tape away and was finished. It has been several weeks now, and the CRV has had two car washes and no problems.

[CRVHawaii]

It is the easiest install of any add on you can imagine and it adds a great look to the ride.

[eds65]

I just ordered body side moldings for my 2013 White Diamond Pearl EX-L, and wondered if any one had any installation suggestions. I've only seen one set installed on a 2012/2013, and they seemed kind of high, but I don't know if they were installed with the template. I had them dealer installed on my 2007, and they almost seemed too low to be functional. Any problem peeling off the backing on the adhesive tape as in the install instructions? Is the rubber roller necessary? I don't have one. I just finished with roof rails, mud guards, and sunroof wind deflector, and had no problems.

[genep]

Is the rubber roller necessary? I don't have one.

I don't have the roller either. I used a sledge hammer wrapped in a soft cloth to push and slide along the molding to firmly seat the molding to the door. The soft cloth protected the molding from being scratched.

[flames9]

The most important details are #1--properly clean the area and #2 Alignment of the template (if u have 1) Take time doing that, and all should be fine.