I have been told that I should remove that little strip of molding/rubber whatever you want to call it that runs along the rear wheel-well of the car. I was told that water collects inbetween the rubber and the car and cause oxidation, rust, etc... Is this true? Do you do this? Please comment....

 

I ripped mine off the day I bought the car, it's a given

 

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Ok, thanks

 

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I heard the same thing... Is there a downfall to ripping this trim out?

 

i would like to know as well

 

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so did i. its still starting to rust though. damn ny winters!

so much fun in the snow though

 

yes this is true, i took mine off the day i bought the car and there was rust staring to form already.

 

Sorry to bring this thread back from the dead but I remember hearing the same thing. I work at a Honda dealership and they said they fixed this problem on newer Hondas. I have a 2000. Can anyone add to this discussion?