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Paint Protection

Invisible armor for your door edges

Clear protective film that stops dings, chips, and scratches from opening car doors against other vehicles, walls, or careless hands. Optically invisible and wrapped so seamlessly you'll forget it's there.

Self-HealingOptically Clear10-Year WarrantyWrapped Edges
Self-healingUp to 10-yrGloss or matte
What Door Edge Guards Do

Damage-proof where it happens most

Door edges and handle cups take the brunt of daily wear. When a door swings open against another car, a wall, or a fingernail, paint chips instantly. Door edge guards are a thick, clear urethane film applied to these vulnerable zones to absorb impacts before they scar your finish.

The film is self-healing, so minor scratches and swirls vanish with warmth from the sun or hot water. Your original paint stays pristine and resale-ready underneath. Choose coverage for just the doors and cups, or extend protection to other high-contact areas.

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Why Doors Need Protection

Prevention costs less than repair

A single deep door ding or paint chip means costly touch-ups or repainting. Applying protective film to door edges stops damage before it happens.

Self-healing film

Light scratches and swirl marks disappear with heat from sunlight or warm rinse water.

Impact absorption

Thick urethane film absorbs the force of door collisions that would otherwise chip and dent your paint.

Completely clear

Optically transparent with edges wrapped and tucked so tightly that protection is invisible.

Keeps resale value up

Factory paint stays unmarked and pristine, maintaining your vehicle's appearance and trade-in potential.

Water-shedding surface

Water and road grime slide right off, keeping your doors cleaner and easier to maintain.

Targeted or extended

Start with door edges and cups alone, or expand coverage to bumpers, fenders, and mirrors for all-over protection.

Coverage Options

Door edge guard packages

Pricing based on standard four-door sedans. Trucks, coupes, and custom coverage assessed in our bay.

Standard
Best value
  • Both front doors with handle cups
  • Transparent self-healing film
  • Wrapped edges, no seams visible
  • 10-year manufacturer warranty
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Ultimate
Total coverage
  • Full door edge system
  • Rear bumper protection
  • Gloss finish
  • Seamless wrapped installation
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Installation Process

Flawless application, every time

Door edge guards are applied by trained technicians in a climate-controlled, dust-free bay.

Clean and inspect

Each door and edge is washed, decontaminated, and inspected for existing damage or paint issues before film is cut.

Cut to fit

Film is precisely patterned and cut using computer templates specific to your vehicle's door shape and contours, with no blade touching paint.

Wet installation

Film is applied with a specialized solution, carefully positioned, squeegeed flat, and edges are wrapped and tucked for a seamless finish.

Cure and quality check

Film sets over the next 24 to 48 hours as adhesive fully bonds. We perform a final inspection and provide care instructions.

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See It On Your Vehicle

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Our Work

Door edges done right

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Schedule Your Install

Contact The Lab 316 today

Drop by our shop in Wichita or message us online. We'll provide a transparent quote and book your door edge guard installation.

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Common Questions

Door edge guard FAQs

How is a door edge guard different from a full paint protection wrap?
Door edge guards cover only the vulnerable door perimeters and handle cups where impact happens most often. Full PPF protects all painted surfaces. Guards are faster to install and lower in cost.
Will the film show around the door edges?
No. We wrap edges and tuck them into panel gaps so the film is completely hidden from view. The protection is invisible.
Can door edge film prevent all damage?
It stops rock chips, dings, and swirls from normal door contact with walls, other cars, and hands. Severe impacts may still mark the film, but your paint underneath stays safe.
How long do door edge guards last?
Quality film lasts 7 to 10 years with no yellowing, cracking, or lifting. Most manufacturers back their product with a 10-year warranty.

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Protect your doors from the first swing.

Book a free consultation at The Lab 316 to see door edge guard options for your vehicle.