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Jubbly
 


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Black plastic strip

As the title really, why do some cars have a black plastic strip running down the side?

I thought to start with they were GS models, but now i'm looking at more cars even HSE's have them, but not all.  
Post #182108731st May 2017 6:47 pm
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markate
 


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I'm guessing you're referring to the side protection strips fitted half way up the doors which are designed to give some protection against car park dings.  
Post #182111531st May 2017 8:12 pm
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Jubbly
 


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That's what I would expect them to be, though not sure why are they are on some but not others?  
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NickJ
 


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Optional extra as I understand  
Post #182113331st May 2017 8:37 pm
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Jubbly
 


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Okay, thanks that explains it.

I don't suppose anyone knows if they are easily removed as I can't stand them lol and wouldn't want them on my own car.  
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markate
 


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They're stuck on with double side tape and can be fairly easily removed with an application of gentle heat, such as from a hair dryer. Personally I'd prefer to have them on and save my doors from the inevitable ding. Got them on a Freelander 2 and after almost 7 years it's still pretty ding free (touch wood it stays that way). Haven't got them on the Discovery, as they weren't available when I bought it and it's already got one ding on a door.  
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Red Merle
 


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That's what side steps are for on a D4!  
Post #182116831st May 2017 9:23 pm
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