Door protectors

[ArtVandelay]

Boring thread alert!

I need some flexible door protectors for my car doors. Sadly our driveway is narrow and whilst it's possible to get out of the car without making door-wall contact, it's never easy. Putting carpet/rubber on the walls isn't really an option as my car can be in quite a few different positions depending on what car is in front of it.

They need to be the wrap around type that just slide on to the door. The reason I mentioned flexible is because the stuff we have in the house just tries to ping off due to the kink in the door.

Any suggestions?

[Nick M]

You could always DIY some:

http://www.woolies-trim.co.uk/p-1803-rubber-extrus...

[McWigglebum3rd]

Screw a long piece of softwood to the wall

[fangio]

Got some great stick-on ones from Halfrauds, they are transparent which make them look the same colour as the car. They don't wrap around the edge and have been on for two years with no problems. Very soft and flexible.

[ArtVandelay]

fangio said:

Got some great stick-on ones from Halfrauds, they are transparent which make them look the same colour as the car. They don't wrap around the edge and have been on for two years with no problems. Very soft and flexible.

I bought the adhesive ones, but I'd like the protection to wrap around so the edge is protected too

[Vince70]

If you put some on the car make sure you put a coat of wax under them, also when washing the car take them off as water gets trapped under the protectors and will rot the edge of your car doors.

[fangio]

ArtVandelay said:

I bought the adhesive ones, but I'd like the protection to wrap around so the edge is protected too

Your doors must open awfully wide!

[Froomee]

Tennis ball with a slit in, left in the car?

[Tunku]

Pop rivet a cushion to the door skin.

[ArtVandelay]

fangio said:

Your doors must open awfully wide!

They do! Outwards and upwards too

[DrTre]

Tunku said:

Pop rivet a cushion to the door skin.

Pandas are softer.

[ArtVandelay]

Plus a narrow drive, not easy to get out of.