Man, I thought I had the perfect door guard for a second ...

Falafel Combo · 12-03-2017, 01:56 PM

This is, in all honesty, a great product!

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I have dinged some car doors in the past, so I know I am prone to it. The X5 is much higher and larger than I am used to, so this product made perfect sense.

The problem occurred once I went to close the door. The added thickness from the rubber creates a "door jam". The soft close mechanism didn't like it either, almost like it was stressed. Then I went to open the door there was a definite "bite" and louder sound created by the tense door lock.

Does anyone have a better solution that will not ruin the soft close mechanism?

Thanks!!!

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X5M50D · 12-03-2017, 03:10 PM

Ok on a black car but would look hideous on a contrasting colour car such as white.

Or they available in a selection of colours?

Apple Corps · 12-03-2017, 03:36 PM

Xpel ultimate

Maverik259 · 12-03-2017, 08:37 PM

My care had them on when I bought it. No issues with soft close. Don't know what brand it is though.

retx · 12-03-2017, 11:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Apple Corps

Xpel ultimate

I’ve been using Xpel clear door edge guard since 2003. It’s working pretty well for my previous 4 cars so far.

Mitch567 · 12-04-2017, 09:02 AM

Maybe give this a shot? Seems to be much thinner. Though, probably not as heavy duty as the MATCC product you have.

https://www.autogeek.net/3m-door-edge-paint-film.html

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Falafel Combo Banned 3773 Rep 6,673 Posts Drives: X5 xDrive50i Join Date: May 2011 Location: New England iTrader: (3)	Man, I thought I had the perfect door guard for a second ... This is, in all honesty, a great product! https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1 I have dinged some car doors in the past, so I know I am prone to it. The X5 is much higher and larger than I am used to, so this product made perfect sense. The problem occurred once I went to close the door. The added thickness from the rubber creates a "door jam". The soft close mechanism didn't like it either, almost like it was stressed. Then I went to open the door there was a definite "bite" and louder sound created by the tense door lock. Does anyone have a better solution that will not ruin the soft close mechanism? Thanks!!! . Attached Images
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X5M50D Captain 442 Rep 783 Posts Drives: X7 M50d Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Middlesex, UK iTrader: (0)	Ok on a black car but would look hideous on a contrasting colour car such as white. Or they available in a selection of colours? __________________ Old Wheels - X5M50d in Carbon Black New Wheels - X7M50d in Phytonic Blue
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Mitch567 New Member 3 Rep 18 Posts Drives: F15 X5 35d msport Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: MN iTrader: (1)	Maybe give this a shot? Seems to be much thinner. Though, probably not as heavy duty as the MATCC product you have. https://www.autogeek.net/3m-door-edge-paint-film.html
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