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Old 03-03-2012, 05:14 PM
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Default Sportwing body side moldings installed

I got them last week, finally had a warm enough day to install them. They come PTM and blend in really well. Unless the angle is right you hardly notice them, which I like. I had these on a previous truck and they didn't stick out like a sore thumb, which is why I went with them again. Anyway, some pics.

Hard to see them, but if you look carefully under the ecoboost emblem you can notice them



Can't see them at all in this angle. In the original picture at maximum resolution you can barely see them. That goes for standing there in person, too.



Finally, if you look carefully below the ecoboost emblem you can see them.

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Would you mind providing ordering information for the moldings?
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Those look great! Was waiting for you to see how they looked. :-). Mine are going on tomorrow!
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Looks great!
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Originally Posted by cyberay
Would you mind providing ordering information for the moldings?
On behalf of hemigod, here's the link (he was the inspiration for my ordering them for my XLT). I'll be putting them on my Lariat tomorrow:

http://www.sportwing.com/ford-f150-c...e-molding.aspx
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Another Benny with the platinum. Comes with chrome strips standard
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Those look good, why doesn't Ford put these on to begin with..
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I have a set on order myself. Any install tips?
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Awesome! Now they look like chevy's!!!!
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Originally Posted by stagalv
I have a set on order myself. Any install tips?
I'd just prep the surface using a bit of rubbing alcohol. I parked my truck level, then taped the moldings where I thought their placement would give the best protection.

Stood back and measured from bottom of the doors to ensure they were as level and even as possible. Once satisfied, I kept them taped on to the doors and working from front to back, slowly peeled the tape off of the adhesive backing pressing as I went along, ensuring the moldings stayed in place where I taped them to the doors by using my other hand to keep them in place.

Key is to go slow and be patient. After you've removed all the tape, just take a soft cloth and run it several times along the length of each piece ensuring a firm seating and adhesion.

I let them "cure" for about an hour, then drove around to get the thumbs-up comments.

Just look at the sportwing site and you'll pretty much know where to place them relative to your Ecoboost badge. Good luck and enjoy the looks and protection!


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