Chrome Window Trim/molding

logan33 · 02-12-2007, 05:19 PM

I have been looking all over for chrome window trim to go over the black rubber on the bottom of the window, between the window and door like the Lincoln Aviator. I have seen Explorers with it but do not have any idea where to get some. If anyone knows, PLEASE email me, logan33@atlantic.net thanks.

**Flounder** · 02-13-2007, 01:43 AM

Logan,

Try one of the site's sponsors at www.fastpartsnetwork.com. Torrie's a great guy and really knows his stuff.

explorer4x493 · 02-20-2007, 05:06 PM

Just bought mine at ford today. $240 total for all four doors.....ouch!

logan33 · 02-20-2007, 11:34 PM

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Originally Posted by explorer4x493

Just bought mine at ford today. $240 total for all four doors.....ouch!

Do you know how to go about installing them? Let me know...

explorer4x493 · 02-26-2007, 12:20 PM

Check out my cardomain for pics after install. You have to cut the rubber away from the rear vent glass. This is the only discrepency between Explorers and Aviators.

logan33 · 02-26-2007, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by explorer4x493

Check out my cardomain for pics after install. You have to cut the rubber away from the rear vent glass. This is the only discrepency between Explorers and Aviators.

You have to cut away the whole rubber piece across the bottom of the whole window? Or just the piece at the rear of the back window? and how do u do it? Does the chrome piece go right over the existing black rubber on the explorer?

explorer4x493 · 02-26-2007, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by logan33

You have to cut away the whole rubber piece across the bottom of the whole window? Or just the piece at the rear of the back window? and how do u do it? Does the chrome piece go right over the existing black rubber on the explorer?

No, yes, link below, and yes.

http://forums.explorer------x.com/in...showtopic=8190

(Since this is another explorer forum, I think the actual link is literally blocked....... before you click on it take out all of the "------" that I had to insert for it to even show up.)

This is not me, I'm "limitedex", but he showed me how to do it.

logan33 · 02-26-2007, 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by explorer4x493

No, yes, link below, and yes.

http://forums.explorer------x.com/in...showtopic=8190

(Since this is another explorer forum, I think the actual link is literally blocked....... before you click on it take out all of the "------" that I had to insert for it to even show up.)

This is not me, I'm "limitedex", but he showed me how to do it.

Thanks for the link... but the picture show that you have to cut away all the rubber under the window? you dont have to or do you?

explorer4x493 · 02-26-2007, 07:46 PM

no, only about four inches from where the back of the rear window rolls down. the actual explorer trim removes, that's probably what you're seeing...

you see, the aviator trim is about four inches longer than the explorer's.

real simple, i just used a box cutter with a sharp blade. no regrets at all. you never see the cut part with the aviator trim installed.

explorer4x493 · 02-26-2007, 07:55 PM

Here is my actual conversation not but a week ago trying to figure out the same thing as you.

Once again on that forum I am limitedex.

http://forums.explorer----x.com/inde...opic=10431&hl=

(again, remove the "----" before linking it)

Also, I think you may have to be a member to view the pics. Not sure though...

logan33 · 02-26-2007, 09:43 PM

so the only part that is 'hard' is cutting the 4 inches from the vent window in order for the tab thing to stick in the rubber? I really want to do this but I am not sure if I will regret it if I mess up in any way, since I can get the trim for about 180

explorer4x493 · 02-27-2007, 03:18 PM

First off, i wanna know where you're getting it from for 180...... lucky

Yes, but it's not hard. It's just a solid chunk of rubber and the razor blade slices through it like butter.

Why are you worried about something that you will never see if you have no intentions of taking the trim off?

logan33 · 02-27-2007, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by explorer4x493

First off, i wanna know where you're getting it from for 180...... lucky

Yes, but it's not hard. It's just a solid chunk of rubber and the razor blade slices through it like butter.

Why are you worried about something that you will never see if you have no intentions of taking the trim off?

Im getting it from www.fastpartsnetwork.com and the guy there looked up each part # for me. They sell OEM Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury parts at a discount. The total came to 192 and change.

Im just a little skeptical about doing it and fear that I might screw up.

And the trim for the front doors just pop right on, replacing the old ones right?

explorer4x493 · 02-28-2007, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by logan33

Im getting it from www.fastpartsnetwork.com and the guy there looked up each part # for me. They sell OEM Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury parts at a discount. The total came to 192 and change.

Im just a little skeptical about doing it and fear that I might screw up.

And the trim for the front doors just pop right on, replacing the old ones right?

yep

02-12-2007, 05:19 PM	#1
logan33 Wannabe Elite Explorer Florida 2002 Limited Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 9 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Chrome Window Trim/molding I have been looking all over for chrome window trim to go over the black rubber on the bottom of the window, between the window and door like the Lincoln Aviator. I have seen Explorers with it but do not have any idea where to get some. If anyone knows, PLEASE email me, logan33@atlantic.net thanks.

02-20-2007, 05:06 PM	#3
explorer4x493 Wannabe Elite Explorer Edmond, OK 2003 Limited 4x4 V8 Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 810 Vehicle Specs	Just bought mine at ford today. $240 total for all four doors.....ouch! __________________ 2003 Limited Pics: http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2538482/1

02-26-2007, 12:20 PM	#5
explorer4x493 Wannabe Elite Explorer Edmond, OK 2003 Limited 4x4 V8 Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 810 Vehicle Specs	Check out my cardomain for pics after install. You have to cut the rubber away from the rear vent glass. This is the only discrepency between Explorers and Aviators. __________________ 2003 Limited Pics: http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2538482/1

02-26-2007, 07:46 PM	#9
explorer4x493 Wannabe Elite Explorer Edmond, OK 2003 Limited 4x4 V8 Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 810 Vehicle Specs	no, only about four inches from where the back of the rear window rolls down. the actual explorer trim removes, that's probably what you're seeing... you see, the aviator trim is about four inches longer than the explorer's. real simple, i just used a box cutter with a sharp blade. no regrets at all. you never see the cut part with the aviator trim installed. __________________ 2003 Limited Pics: http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2538482/1

02-26-2007, 07:55 PM	#10
explorer4x493 Wannabe Elite Explorer Edmond, OK 2003 Limited 4x4 V8 Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 810 Vehicle Specs	Here is my actual conversation not but a week ago trying to figure out the same thing as you. Once again on that forum I am limitedex. http://forums.explorer----x.com/inde...opic=10431&hl= (again, remove the "----" before linking it) Also, I think you may have to be a member to view the pics. Not sure though... __________________ 2003 Limited Pics: http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2538482/1

02-13-2007, 01:43 AM	#2
Flounder Elite - Owns 10,000 Marbles Pennsylvania '04 Sport Trac Join Date: Oct 1999 Posts: 6,544 Vehicle Specs	Logan, Try one of the site's sponsors at www.fastpartsnetwork.com. Torrie's a great guy and really knows his stuff.

02-26-2007, 09:43 PM	#11
logan33 Wannabe Elite Explorer Florida 2002 Limited Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 9 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	so the only part that is 'hard' is cutting the 4 inches from the vent window in order for the tab thing to stick in the rubber? I really want to do this but I am not sure if I will regret it if I mess up in any way, since I can get the trim for about 180

02-27-2007, 03:18 PM	#12
explorer4x493 Wannabe Elite Explorer Edmond, OK 2003 Limited 4x4 V8 Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 810 Vehicle Specs	First off, i wanna know where you're getting it from for 180...... lucky Yes, but it's not hard. It's just a solid chunk of rubber and the razor blade slices through it like butter. Why are you worried about something that you will never see if you have no intentions of taking the trim off? __________________ 2003 Limited Pics: http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2538482/1