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    To anticipate future dents on my beloved Tiguan's doors, I decided to install side door mouldings. I used the ones made for the Honda CRV. I've got them off Ebay.

    I'm wondering if anyone else here has done it. Which ones have you used ? are you happy with the result ?

    I would like to post some pictures but I don't know how to do it, could anyone tell me how to do it ?

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    Get an account on Photobucket and upload them to there. Then copy and paste the link with the IMG tags
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    • #3
      Hope it works:

      Last edited by Arctra; 24-01-2010, 05:41 PM. Reason: Inserted image

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      • #4
        I fixed it for you. You need to use the "Direct link" url from Photobucket.

        Looks decent. There are guys on the MyTiguan forums that have used similar protectors to good effect.
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        • #5
          I like very much,good job....still wondering whether to do mine!!!
          Tiguan 2.0TDI S,Reflex Silver,Side Bars,Mudflaps

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          • #6
            Good work. Looks like they're meant to be there.
            '07 Transporter 1.9 TDI
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            • #7
              Originally posted by msp View Post
              To anticipate future dents on my beloved Tiguan's doors, I decided to install side door mouldings. I used the ones made for the Honda CRV. I've got them off Ebay.

              I'm wondering if anyone else here has done it. Which ones have you used ? are you happy with the result ?
              Hi MSP, a few questions if you don't mind -

              . are they the ones made by pawa in Poland?

              . how do they match with the colour and texture of the mouldings at the bottom of the door?

              . do you think they are suitable for painting to match the body colour?

              . what is the profile like? how deep? would a close-up be possible?

              . did you have to modify them in any way?

              . how much including postage?

              I am considering buying the original Tiguan Track&Field strips in Europe next June, but these may be an alternative especially if they can be painted.

              Joe

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              • #8
                Originally posted by jfranek View Post
                Hi MSP, a few questions if you don't mind -

                . are they the ones made by pawa in Poland?

                . how do they match with the colour and texture of the mouldings at the bottom of the door?

                . do you think they are suitable for painting to match the body colour?

                . what is the profile like? how deep? would a close-up be possible?

                . did you have to modify them in any way?

                . how much including postage?

                I am considering buying the original Tiguan Track&Field strips in Europe next June, but these may be an alternative especially if they can be painted.

                Joe
                - Yes they're from Poland: http://shop.ebay.co.uk/www.pawa.pl/m...1&_from=&_ipg=

                - The colour is slightly different (it a bit darker than the bottom moulding)

                - They are made of PVC. I don't know about the painting

                - I would say it is about 5-7mm thick (need to measure)

                - I had to cut one end a bit to match the profile of the rear door. I now think I shouldn't have done it

                - It was around AU$85 including postage
                Last edited by Transporter; 26-01-2010, 08:18 AM. Reason: Correct tuping mistake

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                • #9
                  thanks, msp

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                  • #10
                    For what it's worth I've got a set of "Cobra" mouldings coming from GB and I'll put up some pics once they're here. They're quite a bit dearer (NZ$220 by the time I get them here) but personally I like the fact that they're specific to the Tiguan and have a more rounded shape, though I'd have to say that "generic" ones people are fitting look just fine and I may have gone that route if I'd thought about it.

                    Cheers
                    Derek
                    Alexandra
                    2022 R-Line Golf Mk8 in Kings Red Metallic
                    Previously 3 Tiguans 2008, 2013, 2017

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                    • #11
                      Originally posted by NZTiguan View Post
                      For what it's worth I've got a set of "Cobra" mouldings coming from GB and I'll put up some pics once they're here.
                      NZTiguan, could you please post a link to the site?
                      Thanks

                      Joe

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                      • #12
                        Originally posted by jfranek View Post
                        NZTiguan, could you please post a link to the site?
                        Thanks

                        Joe
                        http://www.autostylinguk.co.uk/ The guy I dealt with was Alex Wiggin.

                        Cheers
                        Derek
                        Alexandra
                        2022 R-Line Golf Mk8 in Kings Red Metallic
                        Previously 3 Tiguans 2008, 2013, 2017

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                        • #13
                          Originally posted by NZTiguan View Post
                          http://www.autostylinguk.co.uk/ The guy I dealt with was Alex Wiggin.

                          Cheers
                          Hi NZTiguan,

                          how many side moulding that you bought, if I put 1 is that mean 1 pair for left and right door? or 1 mean for 1 side door only

                          thanks

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                          • #14
                            Originally posted by juv3 View Post
                            Hi NZTiguan,

                            how many side moulding that you bought, if I put 1 is that mean 1 pair for left and right door? or 1 mean for 1 side door only

                            thanks
                            I've purchased a complete SET which is for all 4 doors. I assume that's the only way they come ? The freight was a HUGE issue initially till I agreed to let them came just by normal uninsured mail and then the cost was better (hope they arrive now !!!!) but unfortunately they don't take credit cards which meant I had to arrange a bank transfer which cost an extra $20 !! So they're really not well set up for internet sales !

                            Cheers
                            Derek
                            Alexandra
                            2022 R-Line Golf Mk8 in Kings Red Metallic
                            Previously 3 Tiguans 2008, 2013, 2017

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                            • #15
                              Hey MSP
                              CRV side mouldings look good, just picked up my Tiguan today. Just bought some from e bay myself.
                              Thanks

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