Door belt line replacement Ford weatherstrips option

[Fitzmotor]

I had done the magic eraser a few times, then I went to Acetone to strip off the oxidized top layer, then I bought these:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/126099162270

$117.89 with the discount code, they are made in and ship from Thailand, I figured if they were bogus I could get my money back through ebay.

They are original Ford, they matched perfectly, even have the same QC green dot and they also have the same engineering number. (which you can't really see) I was about to buy from Ford here but they were over $200 I had two complete sets replaced under warranty and they both striped up and looked ugly in just under couple years, but I live in the desert and the truck has to live in the driveway.

So if anybody has cooked belt moldings like I had, these are a decent option, BUT, they will probably stripe up like all the others

They are super easy to change, now I just have to do the vinyl transfer on the pillars and the truck would look new again.

Anyways, just thought I would pass it along.

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[Cmar]

I had done the magic eraser a few times, then I went to Acetone to strip off the oxidized top layer, then I bought these:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/126099162270

$117.89 with the discount code, they are made in and ship from Thailand, I figured if they were bogus I could get my money back through ebay.

They are original Ford, they matched perfectly, even have the same QC green dot and they also have the same engineering number. (which you can't really see) I was about to buy from Ford here but they were over $200 I had two complete sets replaced under warranty and they both striped up and looked ugly in just under couple years, but I live in the desert and the truck has to live in the driveway.

So if anybody has cooked belt moldings like I had, these are a decent option, BUT, they will probably stripe up like all the others

They are super easy to change, now I just have to do the vinyl transfer on the pillars and the truck would look new again.

Anyways, just thought I would pass it along.

That's a good price, I just replaced mine a few weeks ago they had gone past the grey stage and were actually cracking and breaking up. If they were made in Thailand they probably come from the same place that makes them for the factory, because that's where all Rangers destined for Asia and Oceania are built.

 

[Racket]

The forum strikes again. I too had bought the Magic Eraser and when I started on the strips I was discouraged by the damage that had taken place already. So guess who just ordered a set... and yes cheaper than fordparts.com (I didn't check Levittown's pricelist). There are cheaper ($40-$75) replacements on Amazon that 'claim' to be upgrades and mixed reviews but none appear to be OEM.

Now I'll want to treat the new set with some type of protectant I'm sure.

I can sense stirring at Aerospace 303 HQ @AzScorpion ??

 

[Fitzmotor]

That's about how mine looked!

 

[Cmar]

That's about how mine looked!

This how mine looked!

 

[Racket]

Looking for something to wipe on these before install and keep on hand for maintenance but so far no joy:

 

[seasprite]

https://www.ranger5g.com/forum/threads/discolored-window-trim.29785/post-814888

Back in August I used Cerakote's Trim restore and it still looks like the pic in the link.

 

[AzScorpion]

The forum strikes again. I too had bought the Magic Eraser and when I started on the strips I was discouraged by the damage that had taken place already. So guess who just ordered a set... and yes cheaper than fordparts.com (I didn't check Levittown's pricelist). There are cheaper ($40-$75) replacements on Amazon that 'claim' to be upgrades and mixed reviews but none appear to be OEM.

Now I'll want to treat the new set with some type of protectant I'm sure.

I can sense stirring at Aerospace 303 HQ @AzScorpion ??

I was using the 303 Aerospace protectant and it does a great job and never had any issues like those here. Since they came out with the Graphene I now use that because it's a one and done when I detail the whole truck. Both products will works fine as they both have great UV protection. My '19 was like the day I bought it and that's after sitting in this 110+ heat out here.

If you're only going to use the Aerospace protected on these moldings and nothing else they do have them in wipes. It's more than a 16oz bottle but a lot easier to use but I'd store these inside in a cool dry place or they'll tryout faster.

https://www.amazon.com/303-30397-Pr...303+aerospace+protectant+,aps,264&sr=8-1&th=1

 

[KrisB410]

I bought the $40 ones

https://ebay.us/m/FzvM1r

 

[Dereku]

How is it a 60s muscle car found in a field still has weather stripping but our wont last 5 years

 

[Cmar]

For the same reason the weather stripping on my son's 2010 Santa Fe still looks as new and the ones on my 2015 Ranger were literally crumbling and falling apart 2 years ago. When both cars are stored and used in the same place.

 

[Fitzmotor]

My 2007 Ford has great looking belt moldings.

 

[Cmar]

My 2007 Ford has great looking belt moldings.

Yes my earlier Fords were OK too, it's something that they changed for the current model Ranger.

 

[Dereku]

Yes my earlier Fords were OK too, it's something that they changed for the current model Ranger.

Bet they saved $1 a truck and someone got a bonus for it.

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