Side Moldings
10-20-2012, 12:31 AM
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Side Moldings
Hi Folks:
Just bought a 2012 F150 SuperCrew and I was wondering if anyone had a good technique of perfectly placing side moldings on the doors? I see a lot of side moldings on vehicles that are crooked and not symetrical with the door lines/contours.
Thank you!
Just bought a 2012 F150 SuperCrew and I was wondering if anyone had a good technique of perfectly placing side moldings on the doors? I see a lot of side moldings on vehicles that are crooked and not symetrical with the door lines/contours.
Thank you!
Last edited by USMarine1976; 10-20-2012 at 12:33 AM. Reason: error
10-20-2012, 08:16 AM
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USMarine1976,
I just had moldings put on my 2012 F-150 and was allowed to watch the procedure.
My truck is a dark green XLT and I wanted something not painted and sometyhing that would be subtle. I chose a simple one inch wide black molding and had it placed on the one inch wide body line/crease (widest point I think). Seeing that most of the outside trim on my truck is also black, one hardy notices that the moldings are even there.
The installer cleaned the surface with wax remover and then used masking tape to give him a line to match up to with the molding. He then lined up each piece of molding to the tape.
Space must be left to allow for no interferance at door seams, etc. Once installed, he used heavy pressure with a hard rubber roller to make sure that the 3M tape was secure.
I think the most critical thing is to be sure your truck is on a level surface.
I hope this helps.
Green Gem
I just had moldings put on my 2012 F-150 and was allowed to watch the procedure.
My truck is a dark green XLT and I wanted something not painted and sometyhing that would be subtle. I chose a simple one inch wide black molding and had it placed on the one inch wide body line/crease (widest point I think). Seeing that most of the outside trim on my truck is also black, one hardy notices that the moldings are even there.
The installer cleaned the surface with wax remover and then used masking tape to give him a line to match up to with the molding. He then lined up each piece of molding to the tape.
Space must be left to allow for no interferance at door seams, etc. Once installed, he used heavy pressure with a hard rubber roller to make sure that the 3M tape was secure.
I think the most critical thing is to be sure your truck is on a level surface.
I hope this helps.
Green Gem
10-20-2012, 09:02 AM
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Use a laser level, also making sure you're truck is level as mentioned before.