SIDE MOLDING ON SIDE WINDOW

89FHPLX · 01-05-2001, 01:15 AM

Ok, you all know that there are problems with our side rear window moldings on or 87-93 coupe's THEY CRACK AND FADE!!!
Does anyone know where a can find a replacement molding insted of buying the entire window?

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89LXNB · 01-05-2001, 03:08 AM

There is a method of restoring them that works pretty good if your handy and have the time. You sand out the imperfections, prime the surface and then mask and repaint. I did it to my moldings and while they don't look new, they look much better. Saleen makes a set of covers that glue over the molding to address the same issue.

About as common as the ash tray and console lid failing.

[This message has been edited by 89LXNB (edited 01-05-2001).]

fordgasm · 01-05-2001, 08:48 AM

Like 89LXNB I painted mine, actually I paid a professional to paint mine, they had to be sanded, filled, sanded, primed, sanded, and then painted. They turned out great, I think it cost me about $175. Well worth the money and less expensive then new quarter windows.

Try to find someone who will do a good job for you. I ran into the guy who did mine at a car show, turns out he owns and operates a body shop and is a Mustang enthusiest. That's the kind of guy who will pay attention to detail and do a great job for you.

Or if you're handy at that kind of thing you can do it yourself at home, a friend of mine did his and they turned out pretty good too. Probably somebody here has done it and can tell you the materials you will need.

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CLICK HERE to see my 87 GT

89FHPLX · 01-06-2001, 02:05 AM

So where can I can those replacements that cover the old ones. Are there in a magazine that we all read?

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89 Intercepter
BBK Shorty Headers, K@N Cone Filter,H-pipe, Flow Master,Under Drive Pullys,14 degree,Short Belt 14 degree Timming, No Air Silencer, And All Police Package

Brian88 · 01-06-2001, 06:36 AM

I built mine up with primer and then sanded them smooth. Then had them painted the same color as the rest of the car.

NoSlow5.0 · 01-06-2001, 09:15 AM

You can get the replacements from STEEDA for about $75. They come with addhesive to secure them on also. They are not real ones b/c the moldings are on the glass itself, they are pieces that fit over tthe old moldings and they look real good. Light Em Up!!!

90dpscoupe · 01-06-2001, 02:05 PM

I never knew this was a problem on coupes, although i shiuld have mine are starting to look like crap,
hopefully i can restore them after i get my motor redone. I put ultra shine armor all on them to make them look a bit better.

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90 lx coupe: Mac cold air fenderwell, accel supercoil,advncd ignition,3-core radiatr, FMS alum D/S, Black magic fan, 3.27grs, 3chbr flows.
Best time: 14.20(on 225/60/15 firehawks)
Best mph 97.80
Best 60' 2.1
next mods: subframes, 3.73's

01-05-2001, 01:15 AM	#1
89FHPLX Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Miami, Florida Posts: 116	SIDE MOLDING ON SIDE WINDOW Ok, you all know that there are problems with our side rear window moldings on or 87-93 coupe's THEY CRACK AND FADE!!! Does anyone know where a can find a replacement molding insted of buying the entire window? ------------------ 89 Intercepter BBK Shorty Headers, K@N Cone Filter,H-pipe, Flow Master,Under Drive Pullys,14 degree,Short Belt 14 degree Timming, No Air Silencer, And All Police Package

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01-05-2001, 03:08 AM	#2
89LXNB Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: San Jose CA Posts: 149	There is a method of restoring them that works pretty good if your handy and have the time. You sand out the imperfections, prime the surface and then mask and repaint. I did it to my moldings and while they don't look new, they look much better. Saleen makes a set of covers that glue over the molding to address the same issue. About as common as the ash tray and console lid failing. [This message has been edited by 89LXNB (edited 01-05-2001).]

01-05-2001, 08:48 AM	#3
fordgasm Registered Member Join Date: Jan 1999 Location: Clayton, North Carolina, USA Posts: 803	Like 89LXNB I painted mine, actually I paid a professional to paint mine, they had to be sanded, filled, sanded, primed, sanded, and then painted. They turned out great, I think it cost me about $175. Well worth the money and less expensive then new quarter windows. Try to find someone who will do a good job for you. I ran into the guy who did mine at a car show, turns out he owns and operates a body shop and is a Mustang enthusiest. That's the kind of guy who will pay attention to detail and do a great job for you. Or if you're handy at that kind of thing you can do it yourself at home, a friend of mine did his and they turned out pretty good too. Probably somebody here has done it and can tell you the materials you will need. ------------------ fordgasm CLICK HERE to see my 87 GT

01-06-2001, 02:05 AM	#4
89FHPLX Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Miami, Florida Posts: 116	So where can I can those replacements that cover the old ones. Are there in a magazine that we all read? ------------------ 89 Intercepter BBK Shorty Headers, K@N Cone Filter,H-pipe, Flow Master,Under Drive Pullys,14 degree,Short Belt 14 degree Timming, No Air Silencer, And All Police Package

01-06-2001, 06:36 AM	#5
Brian88 Registered Member Join Date: May 2000 Location: Maryland Posts: 110	I built mine up with primer and then sanded them smooth. Then had them painted the same color as the rest of the car.

01-06-2001, 09:15 AM	#6
NoSlow5.0 YOU HAVE NO MARBLES!!!!!! Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Jonesboro,Georgia,USA (Providence, Ri) Posts: 868	You can get the replacements from STEEDA for about $75. They come with addhesive to secure them on also. They are not real ones b/c the moldings are on the glass itself, they are pieces that fit over tthe old moldings and they look real good. Light Em Up!!!

01-06-2001, 02:05 PM	#7
90dpscoupe Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: sanantonio, Tx, usa Posts: 1,407	I never knew this was a problem on coupes, although i shiuld have mine are starting to look like crap, hopefully i can restore them after i get my motor redone. I put ultra shine armor all on them to make them look a bit better. ------------------ 90 lx coupe: Mac cold air fenderwell, accel supercoil,advncd ignition,3-core radiatr, FMS alum D/S, Black magic fan, 3.27grs, 3chbr flows. Best time: 14.20(on 225/60/15 firehawks) Best mph 97.80 Best 60' 2.1 next mods: subframes, 3.73's