Body Work & Detailing

Fellows. Ive seen some off the road vehicles "painted" with what seems to be "rino-liner". This coating appears to be a very rough yet "protective" finish and matched the color of what the vehicle is/was prior to this coating being applied. Anyone know what this coating is?

New member here! I bought this 2000 Explorer Sport from my little brother, who hydroplaned and went into a ditch. This is the only evidence of the experience. I need suggestions on how to get this fixed! It won’t allow my truck to properly close and lock. Any help and advice would be appreciated!

Fellows. I need to have a "joggle" applied to a section of a Ranger fender. Anyone know of an sheet metal company that perform that?

Hello somebody knows the paste epoxy pc7? thanks

How do you polish and wax your Explorer without making a mess of the plastic trim? Is there an line of off-the-shelf products for detailing the exterior paint that does not stain the plastic? I need some minor swirl removal, polish and wax. There is a lot of plastic/vinyl parts on Explorers. Around the wheel wells, both bumpers, the rocker panels under the doors and more. When I'm detailing a car, it's impossible for me to keep the polish and wax splatter off these parts. It seems that most polish and wax products will stain the plastic with a white color that is very difficult to remove (I've heard a pencil eraser works). One option would be to mask off the vinyl, but that's a lot of work plus it's not terribly practical...

Has anyone removed these yet who can offer guidance on the best way to take them off? Looking to replace a couple on my 2020.

Before and after self-made graphics on hood, hash marks, and some tail light blackout using matte black vinyl off ebay , used 24 x 60 inch piece for 8 bucks !

I have a cherry 98 xlt, except that the rear bumper is has rust holes. Finding an exact 98 has proven difficult, so i am wondering what other years will be a direct bolt on fit.

Does anyone know what this material is called. It's rock solid like they laid a sheet of of vinyl down then applied resin to it.

So last night I finished repairing the rusted out rocker panel on my Ex but still had a small 1/2" x 1/4" hole along the dog leg. I didn't want to tack weld it or use body filler so I decided to repair it the way they use to many years ago... soldering. With some left over 60/40 lead solder and an old soldering gun I applied it to bare metal then smoothed it down with 60 grit sanding disc attached to my dremel. Personally, I think it came out way better than using body filler and maybe even stronger. Question is, can I just primer over the bare metal or could I use some glazing putty to smooth out the imperfections, then lay down the primer? Here is a pic of the final project.

I've noticed on my 5g that the trim is flimsily attached and is starting to come loose on the tailgate/hatch. Is it realistic to fabricate replacement pieces from fiberglass to install in place of this crappy plastic? I am a rank amateur and have absolutely no idea where to start with this, I'm simply trying to sound out a few ideas and see what I can do to make my vehicle last a bit longer, and also look a bit better. Obviously, enough time and money etc etc

I have been working on one of my first Bondo projects... I generally used too much hardner, so my mixes did not last long. So the relatively small (one foot by two 1/2 foot) and relative thin (less than 1/4 inch total, at thickest point) project is really twelve or fifteen small batches of mud. Maybe no problem... but it just occurred to me that, in between batches, I cleaned the area and sanded with 400 grit discs. Instead of something more coarse. Should I sand it off or heat it and scrape it off, or just keep going? Of course, I do not want it to fail. Thanks for your help!

Hey guys, I just recently washed my 2019 Explorer Sport and noticed the swirling on the black soft plastic window pillars where the front and rear doors meet as well as the corner of the rear window by the hatch. I already scheduled an appointment to get it corrected and have some x-pel film applied to those parts so I do not have to worry about it. It really bothered me when the sun came out finally (I live in Michigan, lol) and the swirls were all I could see on my brand new explorer. Any of you have experience with this issue as well as the Xpel film and any recommendations? Thanks in advance! PS: I am also thinking about gettin the ceramic coating put on it so I dont have to wax it myself constantly. Have any of you used it on...

So I did a quick search and didnt really find much info on lining a newer explorer. In my previous thread I mentioned my ex got damaged from hail. Most of the dents and damage besides the windshield are located on the hood, A pillars and the roof. I am thinking about getting some estimates to coat these locations in bed liner material or something like it. I really want the whole vehicle covered but its likely too expensive. My main concern is how the vehicle would look with just the hood, the A pillars plastic covers and the roof done? Has anyone done this to their newer gen explorer and if so what company/product would you recommend?

Hi all, Hoping this is the correct forum. Someone hit my Explorer in the parking lot. I was told by the adjuster there is metal behind the rear quarter panel that is most likely bent. I believe you have to remove the inside cargo panel to get to it. Does anyone have directions to remove that? It’s on the left rear side. I’m assuming I can’t see anything by removing that plastic rear cover over the tire? Thank you for your replies