This weekend im doing this! I got everything i need and the weather will be clear and perfect. Thanks for the in depth, step by step video. Very helpful! Love the Explorer with a slick top
Jim, That is great take your time getting the trim off, the heat of the day help so if your plan is Saturday AM pull the snap on trim Friday afternoon. Thanks for supporting the channel Steve
Thanks for the great video! I'm in the process of doing the roof rack delete right now. One thing I did do that made things a bit easier is I used 3M super strength molding tape under the back end of the plastic molding that goes above the windshield instead of using a big glob of silicone adhesive. This made it so I didn't have to put sockets on it, tape it down, and let it dry. I still used a little silicone adhesive where it clips into that white plastic track thing to make it it was nice and secure. One other change I made is I bought 304 stainless steel M6-1.0 x 12mm flat top hex screws from Amazon instead of using set screws. They still sit pretty flush so the weather strip isn't bulged up where it sits over top of them. Thanks again for the idea! The flat top look is so clean and it will also make it much easier to wash and wax the roof without that silly roof rack that always popped loose.
So I’ve seen this done but the tech had to take down parts of the interior roof at the posts front and back and then reinstalled a part made for the Explorer to fit exactly where the railing was removed…it was time consuming and I feel like doing it right in this case might be a better option .. if my vehicle was older this would be a better option.
I think it was Amazon it is called Black Moulding Trim for Car - 12Feet Automotive Body Side Molding Trim Strip(Self Adhesive) for Cars/Truck/RV Door Window Scratch-Proof please subscribe to my channel Thanks Steve
My Two Good Hands Yes, I used nylon string to loosen it up, and used plastic pry tool kit from harbor freight, popped ryt off, thanks for your videos, good stuff!😎 Then I installed a custom 7” Ford emblem that came with double stick tape, but I added a bit of clear silicone caulk
@@mytwogoodhands2799 how many were needed? Did I miss that part? I'd like to have everything on hand before tackling the job. Maybe add a grocery list of items needed for the project?
I can't find this weather stripping either. Not 1" at the length I need. O'reilly's sells a hi gloss black that I don't really want,but it's in lengths of 12'.
@@mytwogoodhands2799 At the time, when I was looking, I just ended up going to O’Reily’s. I used the 1” body molding. Solid stuff; holding strong to this day.
Good job. I couldn’t believe you did that the sun.
It was not hot out so no issues from the heat of the day
This weekend im doing this! I got everything i need and the weather will be clear and perfect. Thanks for the in depth, step by step video. Very helpful! Love the Explorer with a slick top
Jim,
That is great take your time getting the trim off, the heat of the day help so if your plan is Saturday AM pull the snap on trim Friday afternoon. Thanks for supporting the channel Steve
Thanks for the great video! I'm in the process of doing the roof rack delete right now. One thing I did do that made things a bit easier is I used 3M super strength molding tape under the back end of the plastic molding that goes above the windshield instead of using a big glob of silicone adhesive. This made it so I didn't have to put sockets on it, tape it down, and let it dry. I still used a little silicone adhesive where it clips into that white plastic track thing to make it it was nice and secure. One other change I made is I bought 304 stainless steel M6-1.0 x 12mm flat top hex screws from Amazon instead of using set screws. They still sit pretty flush so the weather strip isn't bulged up where it sits over top of them. Thanks again for the idea! The flat top look is so clean and it will also make it much easier to wash and wax the roof without that silly roof rack that always popped loose.
The screw size is M6-1.00x12. I couldnt find any set screws so i used flat philips machine screw
I went to a hardware store like Ace Hardware to get them
Man I really appreciate your videos! It helped me out a lot not only with the roof rack but also with the brush guard install! Thank you!
Great to hear!
Thanks for your help, I was able to take those off. It looks way better now.
And less noise on the windy days
Does it leak
Subscribed for support! Just picked up a 2019 for the next project for the channel. I look forward to learning about this vehicle!
Awesome! Thank you!
Awesome video. Most in depth one I've found yet. Great job! Thanks for your content!
Much appreciated!
Awesome video Steve that trim just makes lot of noise I'm glade you MacGyvered it very helpful!!!
Thank you I love it when people like the videos!!!!
I can’t wait to take mine off now!!!! I’m gonna lower it two inches I think, and this is gonna make it look amazing!!!!!
David it will be very cool, low profile tires could help to. Share Pictures!
So I’ve seen this done but the tech had to take down parts of the interior roof at the posts front and back and then reinstalled a part made for the Explorer to fit exactly where the railing was removed…it was time consuming and I feel like doing it right in this case might be a better option .. if my vehicle was older this would be a better option.
Seems your tech did not know how to do this and did not watch the process here as there is no need to remove the inner panels
What type of set screw? Size and thread type?
I think 6 MM, but pull a screw and take it to the hardware store as I did.
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This is exactly what I wanna do to my explorer when I get it
How did it come out?
Hello from Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦 👋🏻. From where you buy the side lines in the roof . I tried to search on line but I don't know what is the name..
I think it was Amazon it is called Black Moulding Trim for Car - 12Feet Automotive Body Side Molding Trim Strip(Self Adhesive) for Cars/Truck/RV Door Window Scratch-Proof please subscribe to my channel Thanks Steve
Well made video Steve. Good job!
Glad you enjoyed it
As much rain we get here in Seattle I would worry about the roof leaking.
Hello what is the name of the weather strip that you used? Thanks
I do not recall but it was from Amazon! Please subscribe to my channel Thank you Steve
What about the 4 nuts that are inside of the roof rack that hold it on that is under the headliner. They will rattle around in there.
I found no loose nuts during the process
You obviously didn't watch the video lol
Wow! Impressive, not too shabby!, great look! Any idea how to remove the rear 7” Ford emblem?
I think fish line to cut the seal tape loose
My Two Good Hands
Yes, I used nylon string to loosen it up, and used plastic pry tool kit from harbor freight, popped ryt off, thanks for your videos, good stuff!😎
Then I installed a custom 7” Ford emblem that came with double stick tape, but I added a bit of clear silicone caulk
what is the depth of the moulding you used?
3/16 or 1/4" by 1" I do not recall 100%
I want to do the delete because getting the snow off the roof sucks with them on it!
Gary, That's another benefit of this mod, Thanks for watching, please subscribe and use Amazon links to shop it help support the channel, Steve
Hell yeah! Great video!
Glad you liked it!
What size set screws
I think it was 6 mm, but you can pull one and go to Ace Hardware and find a match
M6-1.0 X 12MM
@@mytwogoodhands2799 how many were needed? Did I miss that part? I'd like to have everything on hand before tackling the job. Maybe add a grocery list of items needed for the project?
@@mitchellsonger9437 12 set screws are needed
Any worries about the weather strip fading?
1 Year and no fade at this point, the factory part by the windshield is faded more.
Two years and still no fading
Just go though a car wash, they come right off and you get a car wash at the same time.
Where did you get the flags for the rear windows
I got the flags from an eBay seller, watch the video before you buy them th-cam.com/video/9s829jl_1xg/w-d-xo.html
Hey Steve- fantastic video. Thank you so much for posting this. What size set screws did you use?
I think 6 MM, but pull a screw and take it to the hardware store as I did.
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Phenomenal
THanks, It really changed the look and it is low cost to do. Please subscribe to my channel. Thank you
@@mytwogoodhands2799 subscribed with notifications. Thanks again
After 1 month how’s it holding up no leaks?
No leaks and still looking great, easy to wash the roof too
@@mytwogoodhands2799 what size are the sink screws?
What type of weather stripping?
1" wide I found it on eBay you need 14' 7 per side
You can find it on amazon also. Any 1 inch wide black weather strip will do
I can't find this weather stripping either. Not 1" at the length I need. O'reilly's sells a hi gloss black that I don't really want,but it's in lengths of 12'.
@@mytwogoodhands2799 At the time, when I was looking, I just ended up going to O’Reily’s. I used the 1” body molding. Solid stuff; holding strong to this day.
Does this method work on the 2020+ Ford Explorers? Thanks!
I do not know should be similar to it
I have inserts willing to trade for rack if anyone is interested.
If you were in NY I'd be interested..but it's been 10 months so ...lol