door-b-pillar-vin-label-replacement-guide
Door / B-Pillar • OEM-Style • Anti-Tamper
Door / B-Pillar VIN Label Replacement Guide
If your door jamb VIN sticker is peeling, damaged, missing after a door swap, or ruined during paintwork — this guide shows what matters for a clean OEM-style replacement.
What is a door/B-pillar VIN label?
Many vehicles have a manufacturer-style VIN label on the door frame/B-pillar. Depending on market and model, the label can include VIN plus other factory identification details.
Most common damage scenarios
- Door replacement (salvage/accident) — original label is lost with the old door
- Paintwork — sanding/clearcoat prep destroys label edges
- Corrosion around hinges/frames
- Detail chemicals weakening the adhesive
Installation tips (best practice)
- Clean thoroughly with IPA — remove wax, oils and silicone products
- Use masking tape “corner marks” for straight placement
- Apply slowly and firmly to avoid trapped air
- Let adhesion settle before washing/detailing
Related VinShield guides
- How to replace a VIN label (step-by-step)
- Anti-tamper VIN labels explained
- Proof of ownership guide
- USA vs Canada vs EU VIN labels
Authority references (outbound backlinks)
Reminder: Replacement labels are about restoring readable identification when damaged — never alter the VIN itself.
