A recent comment from member Rupert suggested that the rubbing strips on my D3 were too low.
Having downloaded the fitting instructions I have discovered that he is correct - but only by 7-10mm - nothing to worry about too much.
But worse than that - they are upside down on the front doors, ie. on the wrong sides.
A fact confirmed by several pictures in the gallery.
So, the question is: a) Has anyone been able to remove the strips, and b) been able to reuse them with new adhesive?
(I would like to point out that they were fitted before I got the vehicle.)Discovery 3 TDV6 5-Seat
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13th Jan 2008 2:01 pm
Russell
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Rubbing strips
Have not tried it for several tears. However when I was in the motor trade tried it a numbe rof times with no joy. The mouldingd tend to strech and go out of shape, end result was always to have to fir new ones. Sorry if this is not the news you wanted. MY17 D5 1st Edition Namib Orange
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13th Jan 2008 2:29 pm
heine
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My 2c worth - I wouldn't bother - I had to look really hard to see the difference
I agree with Heine. If you hadn't pointed it out, I would not have noticed.
IMHO : Leave it as it is. You run the risk, allbeit a small one, of damaging the paintwork during removal and you may end up having to fork out £100+ if you can't persude them to stick back on again.Too much intellectual firepower can damage your common sense.
13th Jan 2008 3:09 pm
DN D3 Decade
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I think the front ones look Ok even though upside down, and I agree that the mouldings (they have a metal backing strip behind them) will probably distort when you pull them off. Leave 'em alone I say.
I thought there would be little chance of them coming off in a reusable state! Though they are not stuck on particularly well - slight lifting on the ends but nothing too bad.
If the considered opinion is that you wouldn't notice unless having it pointed out I will leave them for now. Don't fancy not having them fitted with the number of inconsiderate f**kers in supermarket and, particularly, airport carparks.
Though I will be keeping an eye out on ebay for a set with a very low price!Discovery 3 TDV6 5-Seat
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13th Jan 2008 3:16 pm
ThatMartinChap
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I agree - you are probably better-off leaving them as they are. Only a fanatic would really notice
however, I suspect that you could probably remove them using dental floss and wd-40. You work the dental floss behind the strip and work your way along. You can then clean-off the gunk with wd-40. Heating things up with a hairdrier first is also a good idea. (I have debadged cars in the past with this method and it has worked well)
Getting them back on again is a different story - no idea but there must be some product that would be suitable.
13th Jan 2008 3:18 pm
WOODY179
Member Since: 01 Jun 2005
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Re: Rubbing Strips - Removal and Refixing
DWillerton wrote:
But worse than that - they are upside down on the front doors, ie. on the wrong sides.
I had exactly the same problem, did'nt notice until I'd had the car 6 months though. Mentioned it to the dealer (they were fitted from new) and they sorted it out for me but I believe that they had to order a new set of rubbing strips as they did not come off easily.1996 Discovery 1 300TDI ES Biarritz Blue, sold
1999 Discovery 2 TD5 ES Rioja Red, sold
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2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Adriatic Blue, sold
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If you really want to get them off heat them up, should soften the adhesive enough to make them removable. No-Nails tape (exterior strength) will hold them on when you refit them (though I doubt it'll ever come off again)
TBH I wouldn't bother, they look fine to me, definitely not worth the hassle
13th Jan 2008 5:17 pm
shipshape3
Member Since: 09 Jan 2008
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Rubbing Strips - Removal and Refixing
Hello ,
My wife has just asked me to get a set of rubbing strips fitted to her Discovery 3. I am a bit of a novice but do they just stick to the doors without any rivets ? I always thought they were bolted or rivited on.Is it a job a novice could do?
They use a strong automotive adhesive tape. Just measure twice then once more to be certain before you stick them. I know it's not considered "kind" to say no these days, but no. Just no, ok? And if it's not ok, still no.
13th Jan 2008 6:10 pm
Dave
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I would not bother moving them either mate, too much messing around for something that looks fine. It will only bug you for a while Captain Nick Medhurst would ask:
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EDIT-Oops. first pic didnt download first time, sorry!Ben
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13th Jan 2008 6:26 pm
crews control
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I think they look better that way up, sort of follow the curve of the arches better.
Are you sure it's not everyone else who's got them upside down?
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13th Jan 2008 7:17 pm
WOODY179
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Admittedly I would not have been too bothered, was it not for the fact that after having had my passenger door resprayed (was keyed ) a new one was fitted the correct way around. So I ended up with the passenger side being the correct way around and the drivers side being upside down.1996 Discovery 1 300TDI ES Biarritz Blue, sold
1999 Discovery 2 TD5 ES Rioja Red, sold
2002 Discovery 2 TD5 ES Buckingham Blue, sold
2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Adriatic Blue, sold
2006 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Zambezi Silver, sold
2011 Discovery 4 SDV6 HSE Nara Bronze, sold
2016 Volvo XC60 D5 AWD Lux Nav Twilight Bronze, sold
2020 Range Rover Evoque P250 First Edition, Nolita grey, sold
2023 Range Rover Evoque P300e Autobiography, Carpathian grey
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) a new one was fitted the correct way around. So I ended up with the passenger side being the correct way around and the drivers side being upside down.
