2nd gen black rubber coating on int. plastic?

Marcus Aurelius · 08-05-2010, 04:56 PM

I'm sure anyone with a 2nd generation explorer has this problem.

The thin rubber coating on the black plastic pieces of the center console and around the radio is slowly wearing away, not exactly peeling, but coming off.

I've thought about painting it other colors; grey to match the exterior trim, green to match the exterior, silver to look like the ones from an explorer sport, gloss black, etc.

But, before I make that decision, is their a product to restore that rubber coating to OEM? or is it just a lost cause and I would have to buy new ones from somewhere to get that look again? Thanks for any input and suggestions

*Stic-o* · 08-05-2010, 07:52 PM

I just re-painted mine

Curtis · 08-05-2010, 08:18 PM

Its happening to mine too... if you rub it on the worn areas you can easily rub more of it off. It looks shiny under it thought.. I thought about trying to rub it all off.

I think you're best bet is to paint it
Prep it well, sand and paint with krylon plastic fusion paint.

Marcus Aurelius · 08-10-2010, 04:42 PM

That's what I'm thinking I might have to do.

What color do you guys think I should go with?

tropic/amazon green to match the exterior, cast iron gray to match the ext. trim, silver to immitate one from a explorer sport, or gloss black?

GRNMACHINE · 08-10-2010, 05:39 PM

Cast Iron Gray! And yes some corners are starting to wear away. Not sure I am ready to paint mine as I have seen some really shoddy jobs.

**Turdle** · 08-10-2010, 05:42 PM

For the perfectionist, this place will re finish like original.

http://www.phoenix-image.com/

GRNMACHINE · 08-10-2010, 06:19 PM

Jon, you are awesome!! Thanks for the link.

Marcus Aurelius · 08-16-2010, 09:42 AM

I think I will do the cast iron grey. In thinking about it, it would be more unique without being over kill.

I know duplicolor sells touch-up paints and small spray cans for all body colors at auto parts stores, but do they sell the trim colors? or would I need to go to Ford to find it?

Marcus Aurelius · 08-16-2010, 09:55 AM

So I referred to Tbars paint code thread, very good by the way, and found that the exterior trim color for XLT's with the XLT Sport Group Package is called "Medium Platinum" and the paint code is "RC". Is this correct?

08-05-2010, 04:56 PM	#1
Marcus Aurelius Wannabe Elite Explorer Toms River, NJ 2001 XLT Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 313 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	2nd gen black rubber coating on int. plastic? I'm sure anyone with a 2nd generation explorer has this problem. The thin rubber coating on the black plastic pieces of the center console and around the radio is slowly wearing away, not exactly peeling, but coming off. I've thought about painting it other colors; grey to match the exterior trim, green to match the exterior, silver to look like the ones from an explorer sport, gloss black, etc. But, before I make that decision, is their a product to restore that rubber coating to OEM? or is it just a lost cause and I would have to buy new ones from somewhere to get that look again? Thanks for any input and suggestions __________________ Marc Josephsen 2001 Ford Explorer XLT 4dr. 4.0 V6 SOHC 4WD

08-05-2010, 07:52 PM	#2
Stic-o Elite Movie Star Tujunga, CA '99 XL 4x4 & '06 XLT 4x2 Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 12,427 Vehicle Specs	I just re-painted mine __________________ The JP Mobile ~'99 Explorer XL The Mall Crawler ~'06 Explorer XLT The Tow Rig ~ '05 F-150 SuperCrew The Commuter ~ '10 Focus SES

08-05-2010, 08:18 PM	#3
Curtis Wannabe Elite Explorer Orlando, FL 04' and 96' XLT's Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 1,669 Vehicle Specs	Its happening to mine too... if you rub it on the worn areas you can easily rub more of it off. It looks shiny under it thought.. I thought about trying to rub it all off. I think you're best bet is to paint it Prep it well, sand and paint with krylon plastic fusion paint. __________________ Curtis ```````````````````````` 2008 Expedition EL Limited 2004 Explorer XLT 4x4 4.6 1970 Buick GS 455 Silver Mist

08-10-2010, 04:42 PM	#4
Marcus Aurelius Wannabe Elite Explorer Toms River, NJ 2001 XLT Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 313 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	That's what I'm thinking I might have to do. What color do you guys think I should go with? tropic/amazon green to match the exterior, cast iron gray to match the ext. trim, silver to immitate one from a explorer sport, or gloss black? __________________ Marc Josephsen 2001 Ford Explorer XLT 4dr. 4.0 V6 SOHC 4WD

08-10-2010, 05:39 PM	#5
GRNMACHINE Wannabe Elite Explorer IL 95 Sport 4x4 Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 2,368 Vehicle Specs	Cast Iron Gray! And yes some corners are starting to wear away. Not sure I am ready to paint mine as I have seen some really shoddy jobs. __________________ 95 Sport 4x4, 3.73, tt/shackles, K&N FIPK, 33X12.50X15 BFG T/A, 15x10 DC-1's, Pro Comp ES9000 shocks, Flowmaster Catback, ARB OME Leaf Springs, 2" BODYLIFT "Thy shall Not Leaveth Thou Chariot Stocketh" Explorer 2nd Genesis GRNMACHINE

08-10-2010, 05:42 PM	#6
Turdle Old and in the way Humboldt, Kansas 2000 Mounty Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 23,742 Vehicle Specs	For the perfectionist, this place will re finish like original. http://www.phoenix-image.com/ __________________ Jon 2000 Mountaineer Turdle-gone Vitamin D Wagon Sold also

08-10-2010, 06:19 PM	#7
GRNMACHINE Wannabe Elite Explorer IL 95 Sport 4x4 Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 2,368 Vehicle Specs	Jon, you are awesome!! Thanks for the link. __________________ 95 Sport 4x4, 3.73, tt/shackles, K&N FIPK, 33X12.50X15 BFG T/A, 15x10 DC-1's, Pro Comp ES9000 shocks, Flowmaster Catback, ARB OME Leaf Springs, 2" BODYLIFT "Thy shall Not Leaveth Thou Chariot Stocketh" Explorer 2nd Genesis GRNMACHINE

08-16-2010, 09:42 AM	#8
Marcus Aurelius Wannabe Elite Explorer Toms River, NJ 2001 XLT Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 313 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	I think I will do the cast iron grey. In thinking about it, it would be more unique without being over kill. I know duplicolor sells touch-up paints and small spray cans for all body colors at auto parts stores, but do they sell the trim colors? or would I need to go to Ford to find it? __________________ Marc Josephsen 2001 Ford Explorer XLT 4dr. 4.0 V6 SOHC 4WD

08-16-2010, 09:55 AM	#9
Marcus Aurelius Wannabe Elite Explorer Toms River, NJ 2001 XLT Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 313 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	So I referred to Tbars paint code thread, very good by the way, and found that the exterior trim color for XLT's with the XLT Sport Group Package is called "Medium Platinum" and the paint code is "RC". Is this correct? __________________ Marc Josephsen 2001 Ford Explorer XLT 4dr. 4.0 V6 SOHC 4WD