Patent ID: 8702136

Claim:
A vehicle door protector comprising: a single unit construction shell member configured to overlie and superimpose upon substantially an entire sole vehicle door exterior; an exterior surface overlying the shell; a plurality of securing straps configured to releasably securably fasten the vehicle door protector to the exterior of said vehicle door; wherein the exterior of said vehicle door is protected from dings, dents, scratches, and other blemishes common to paintwork while said vehicle is parked in proximity to other automobiles and road users; wherein the shell member further comprises: an interior surface configured to overlie the exterior of the vehicle car door; a window section cutout from the vehicle door protector, said window section configured to overlie a window of said vehicle; an upper edge disposed above the window section, the upper edge configured to overlie a contour of the vehicle door; a lower edge configured to match a bottom contour of the vehicle door; a front edge configured to match a front edge of the vehicle door; a rear edge configured to match a rear edge of the vehicle door; each of the plurality of securing straps comprising a first portion and a second portion, said first portion releasably connectable to the second portion; wherein each securing strap first portion is attached to the shell proximal the upper edge and the second portion is attached to the shell proximal the lower edge whereby the shell member is releasably secured to the exterior of the vehicle door when each of the first portion and second portion are releasably secured together around the vehicle door.