Lower Door Protection

[Shel_B]

My sister recently took delivery of a slightly used Corolla. She's looking for some protection for the general area shown in the pic she sent. Suggestions? Would the plastic film that is used to protect the hood and front bumper work?

 

[billt460]

I have that dealer installed clear film in those areas on my Jeep Grand Cherokee. I forget what the dealer charged for it. (It was a dealer installed option, that was put on the vehicle before they sold it).

It was most likely way too much. But it does offer fairly good protection for door edges and the like. If you get it be sure to shop around for the best price. Dealerships are most likely going to charge the most.

I'm guessing window tint shops, or these places that do wraps would offer it. At least that's where I would start.

 

[Egg_Head]

Use this:

https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/p/d/b40066725/

It's clear, so she (you) may want to touch up the bare paint spots with paint.

 

[fsdork]

She could fix the issue at the source with a mudguard.

 

[atikovi]

Are you talking about the door edge?

https://www.amazon.com/COOL%C2%B7CAR-Guards-Rubber-Protector-Protection/dp/B07MP33L72/ref=asc_df_B07MP33L72/?

Or the lower painted area?

Toyota Corolla Sedan (2020+ ) Rocker Panel Guard

Don't want scratches on your Toyota Rocker Panels? Protect it with our invisible precut protective film

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[SC Maintenance]

My Xterra came from the factory with 3m clear vinyl in a couple strategic locations to prevent rock chips. It works well, lasts a long time. I replaced it a couple years ago - it had yellowed after a decade - and the small pieces were pretty easy to apply - you need a couple spray bottles and a squeegee made for it - lots of youtube videos but just note the small pieces are much easier to apply - I had no problem getting the air bubbles out and it was my first time doing it - so don't let the full car videos scare you off.

You can buy different sized pieces on fleabay to meet your needs.