Scratch Marks on Rubber

*peterk9* · 03-16-2011, 03:06 PM

I noticed that I have quite a few scratch marks on the horizontal rubber piece along the front side windows. Almost looks like marks may have been left by someone scrapping ice off the side windows. It is worse on the driver's side. Just wondering if anyone else has noticed this on their Explorer?

*1AJeremyD* · 03-16-2011, 03:34 PM

Thats no good on a new truck! When did you pick up the truck? Are you referring to the Lower sections (window sweeps) or Upper sections (run channels)?

*peterk9* · 03-16-2011, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by 1AJeremyD

Thats no good on a new truck! When did you pick up the truck? Are you referring to the Lower sections (window sweeps) or Upper sections (run channels)?

It is that thick rubber strip that is at the bottom. Just picked up the vehicle on Monday. It is a lease so I'll point that out next time I'm at the dealer.

**JDraper** · 03-16-2011, 04:00 PM

They're not scratches...they're racing stripes!!!!!!

*peterk9* · 03-16-2011, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by JDraper

They're not scratches...they're racing stripes!!!!!!

In that case perhaps I should highlight them.

The good thing is that they are only noticeable when you are up close.

JustB_Rad · 03-16-2011, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by peterk9

I noticed that I have quite a few scratch marks on the horizontal rubber piece along the front side windows. Almost looks like marks may have been left by someone scrapping ice off the side windows. It is worse on the driver's side. Just wondering if anyone else has noticed this on their Explorer?

I have the same problem.....I actually have a couple small gouges in my passenger side rear door.

All happened before I picked it up.

**JDraper** · 03-16-2011, 04:07 PM

For the marks in the rubber, I had the same thing with my F-150. They disappeared using a little Back to Black and some elbow grease.

Bill #4 Explorer · 03-16-2011, 04:34 PM

There are 3 products you could try to improve the appearance:

Black WOW
Back To Black
303 Aerospace Protectant

03-16-2011, 03:06 PM	#1
peterk9 Toyota Highlander Convert Ottawa, Ontario area 2011 Limited AWD Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 4,184 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Scratch Marks on Rubber I noticed that I have quite a few scratch marks on the horizontal rubber piece along the front side windows. Almost looks like marks may have been left by someone scrapping ice off the side windows. It is worse on the driver's side. Just wondering if anyone else has noticed this on their Explorer? __________________ Peter Explorer Limited White Platinum Tri-Coat,340A (Rapid Spec 302A). Previous rides;'99 Windstar; '02,'06 & 09 4WD Toyota Highlander Limiteds

03-16-2011, 03:34 PM	#2
1AJeremyD EF Vendor Mass 95 XLT 4.0 Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 1,149 Vehicle Specs	Thats no good on a new truck! When did you pick up the truck? Are you referring to the Lower sections (window sweeps) or Upper sections (run channels)? __________________ Jeremy 1A Auto 888-844-3393 Shop for Ford Explorer Parts

03-16-2011, 04:07 PM	#7
JDraper Elite Garage Builder McVeytown, PA '11 XLT Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 15,396 Vehicle Specs	For the marks in the rubber, I had the same thing with my F-150. They disappeared using a little Back to Black and some elbow grease. __________________ Moderator..Home Improvement/Explorer 911/2011 Explorer Forum You took my breath away....and now I want it back.... '66 Mustang Coupe, '04 Mustang Mach 1, '08 Focus, '11 Explorer XLT "Ex"plorer's: '92 Sport, '94 Sport, '01 XLS Our Crappy Website

03-16-2011, 04:00 PM	#4
JDraper Elite Garage Builder McVeytown, PA '11 XLT Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 15,396 Vehicle Specs	They're not scratches...they're racing stripes!!!!!! __________________ Moderator..Home Improvement/Explorer 911/2011 Explorer Forum You took my breath away....and now I want it back.... '66 Mustang Coupe, '04 Mustang Mach 1, '08 Focus, '11 Explorer XLT "Ex"plorer's: '92 Sport, '94 Sport, '01 XLS Our Crappy Website

03-16-2011, 04:34 PM	#8
Bill #4 Explorer Wannabe Elite Explorer Chicago Area 2011 Explorer Limited Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 774 Vehicle Specs	There are 3 products you could try to improve the appearance: Black WOW Back To Black 303 Aerospace Protectant