[OzarksHillbilly]

Because Honda apparently no longer offers traditional body side molding to protect doors from dings (at least not in PMM color), I opted for the rocker panel trim moldings, which also are supposed to provide some protection from thoughtless neighbors in parking lots.

However, the rocker panel trim comes only in a silver color. I didn't realize that until I saw the trim installed on my vehicle. It is in sharp (and, to my eye, not very pleasing) contrast to the nice PMM body color.

The theory is that the silver color matches the trim around the front grille and on the back hatch. But I sure wish it matched the PMM body color. It would also be better if it were black like the rocker panels. The idea, for me, is to provide protection without being visually obvious -- but the silver color really makes it stand out against the PMM.

That said, it's my fault for not reading more closely the description in the dealer's accessory book. Although the catalog photo (on a PMM Element) makes it seem that the trim is body color, the text clearly says that the trim is silver. My bad.

My wife says that it won't bother me if I don't look at it. So I'm trying not to.

 

[olbill]

Body side mouldings

Sport wing .com has the factory matched side mouldings any color you need and rear spoilers much less than the factory ones and are top quality and perfect paint match excellent service.I have their products on my 09 PPM EX 4WD.I would post pictures but my camera won't talk to my computer.

ol bill

 

[jdude3454]

Because Honda apparently no longer offers traditional body side molding to protect doors from dings (at least not in PMM color), I opted for the rocker panel trim moldings, which also are supposed to provide some protection from thoughtless neighbors in parking lots.

However, the rocker panel trim comes only in a silver color. I didn't realize that until I saw the trim installed on my vehicle. It is in sharp (and, to my eye, not very pleasing) contrast to the nice PMM body color.

The theory is that the silver color matches the trim around the front grille and on the back hatch. But I sure wish it matched the PMM body color. It would also be better if it were black like the rocker panels. The idea, for me, is to provide protection without being visually obvious -- but the silver color really makes it stand out against the PMM.

That said, it's my fault for not reading more closely the description in the dealer's accessory book. Although the catalog photo (on a PMM Element) makes it seem that the trim is body color, the text clearly says that the trim is silver. My bad.

My wife says that it won't bother me if I don't look at it. So I'm trying not to.

I just got the rear air deflector and it is painted the same. Luckily I have a nephew that works in a body shop that will get it painted to match my PMM for some beer!!

 

[elle717]

have any pics of the rocker panel installed?

 

[LunchBoxDriver]

The Rocker Panel Trim is noted as "gray" on the HandA website... Hmmm...

http://www.handa-accessories.com/elementext.html

It's the 7th item down...

LBD

 

[Kennytaker]

Hows the rockers holding up for door protection? Any new door dings? Are they worth the buying?

 

[Tortuga Rojo]

Yes. The rocker panel trim plus the side steps on my E apparently intercept those who kick their doors open, as I have yet to see a ding. According to Honda, the silver color matches the grille and tailgate trim of the 09-10s. Also very easy to install.

 

[Type X]

If u search historical forum threads on the trim,alot of members have had their trims fall off due to the 3m failing.

Personallly i would like it for either of our e's but being that its held with 3m i always passed

 

[racerc2000]

why not have the dealer install it. if it falls off they will replace.

 

[Type X]

why not have the dealer install it. if it falls off they will replace.

Here are the options .....

Drop 260, install it, get the 12month/12,000 warranty and it goes flying off and i have to go through the hassle.... hoping that i get it back.

Drop 340 at dealer + install putting the cost to over 400 get the 12month/12,000 warranty and it goes flying off and i have to go through the hassle.... hoping that i get it back

OR just don't get them lol

 

[racerc2000]

well that is the 3 options. and i understand where your coming from about the 3M double sided tape. it does tend to loosen up and stuff fall off. however.....

its mostly due to faulty installation. wax wasnt removed totally etc etc.


when i use a stick on item. emblem,body kit,trim etc i will claybar the area,use a good wax remover.and alc prep pads.

ive found the hard way that prep work is the most important part of any project.

if the prep work is bad even the best product cant save it

 

[jiminwantagh]

I had mine installed by Honda. I had 2 fall off. Honda replaced it once and second time no dice. I took them all off.

 

[Hala Kahiki]

Doesn't look that bad

The silver Rocker Panel Trim doesn't look all that bad on that picture. When I got my Element, that was one of the first things I was looking to get to protect the side of my car. But alas, they said they were discontinued. And now, 48 days after purchase, my new element has a door ding from from some careless person's door... I would rather have that silver rocker panel trim on my PMM Element, than the dent that it has now

 

[jeraldg]

You can order the 4 Rocker Panel Trim pieces individually. I got mine from Bernardi.com, but I think several places can get them.

 

[catman2130093]

I had mine installed by Honda. I had 2 fall off. Honda replaced it once and second time no dice. I took them all off.

Yup-mine fell off the first week! Of course June in Florida didn't help.. After cleaning the body with alcohol wipes, and putting new gray 3m double side tape on them, I've had no more troubles.

 

[calicanuck66]

You can order the 4 Rocker Panel Trim pieces individually. I got mine from Bernardi.com, but I think several places can get them.

Unfortuneatly, they have been discontinued. No dealer in U.S, has any. I'm looking for a set. Anyone got any for sale ?

 

[chris Uryevick]

rocker panel trim

Just got mine from a honda dealer on Long Island,he told me it was the last one in the country YEAH right ! Plastic-dip matte black ........OO-LA LA..!!!

 

[AztecRol]

Just got mine from a honda dealer on Long Island,he told me it was the last one in the country YEAH right !

Actually, Im surprised you found a set at a dealer, they have been discontinued
for a while. Its a really good find!!!

Plastic-dip matte black ........OO-LA LA..!!!

Make sure you post pics of them once they are installed!!!

 

[chris Uryevick]

When the weather is better I will Aztec. They were expensive $324.31, I put them on myself during our heatwave just before Thanksgiving.

 

[chris Uryevick]

Rocker panels

Here is the rocker panel trim,and new side steps installed in the past few weeks, I think it looks GREAT....I'm trying to kinda stealth it. When i bought the "E" in October'10,they had this one on the lot. Had I known that the '11 was the last year I would have waited...it was the only color on their lot.But by far the best extra I've done.....the two sunroof's.I'm working on the SC console as my next project, and already have a GREAT idea for the spring.