03 molding

[tallsville]

i have an 03 xlt and was looking to change the bumpers and molding to the body colored ones. does anyone know where you can get them online?

 

[Bow Down]

I have a 03 XLT, believe me I tried there isn't. And you can't use the EB ones because they are different. I removed all mine and had them painted, 10 pieces in all, including the front valance and rear bumper. they are pretty easy to remove. Or have a body shop paint them while they are still on it.

 

[ELVATO]

How are the EB ones different? I know you can get panels from Tascafordparts.com.

Or, you could do as Bow down says and paint them. You'd probably have to sand them to get the smooth.

 

[Bow Down]

Here's my cladding PTM

 

[aod92]

Here's my cladding PTM

That thing looks awesome!

 

[TexasR.N.]

Here's my cladding PTM

That is a sharp expy.

Craig

 

[tallsville]

the molding looks really good. did you sand them or is that just painted over the rough surface?

 

[ELVATO]

Looks smooth to me, so I'd guess some sanding was involved.

 

[smo0othride]

I have painted my cladding, unfortunetly the pics from my thread don't work anymore (http://www.expeditionforum.com/showthread.php?t=2012&highlight=cladding)
To get it smooth you have to use a primer, and only use really fine sand paper, like 400+. If you use course sand paper, it will really dig in to the plastic and take forever to sand the scratches out (I'm talking from experience). You only need primer though if you want it ultra smooth, if not all you have to do is wipe off the dirt with some soap and water and spray on some Krylon paint. Krylon (made for plastic) requires no primer or sanding, and is also chip resistant. I've had mine painted for 3 years now and it's just starting to fad a little, I'll probably spray on a new coat when I have time.

 

[Expedition]

Here's my cladding PTM

i just noticed what you did with the taillights that looks sick !!!