05-07 Inner door belt weatherstrip upgrade

[Johnny Dangerously]

This was originally posted by LRSjmac over on FordGT500.com.

Upgrade your 05-07 inner door belt weatherstrip to 08 specs & save your glass & tint from scratches!

05-07 Mustang inner door belt weatherstrip install



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[Joe G]

Shouldn't this be a Tech thread??





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[bdv1973]

Johnny You are the Man...Thank you so much for posting this up.

I tried sanding my weather striping down twice and my third tint job is still scratched up. I will be purchacing these tonight and getting my tint redone for a 4th time...and hopefully for the last time.

[VaporDude]

People have complained about that for several years now with the S197's of all models. There is another tech article about that on at this link.

TECH: Dealing with Window Tint Scratching... - MustangForums.com

[Johnny Dangerously]

Originally Posted by Joe G

Shouldn't this be a Tech thread??





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We can move it, but I think we would need a new topic there. I didn't see one that it fit in.


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[Johnny Dangerously]

Originally Posted by bdv1973

Johnny You are the Man...Thank you so much for posting this up.

I tried sanding my weather striping down twice and my third tint job is still scratched up. I will be purchacing these tonight and getting my tint redone for a 4th time...and hopefully for the last time.

You're welcome. Let us know if they work as advertised.


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[TOMMY GUN]

Originally Posted by Johnny Dangerously

We can move it, but I think we would need a new topic there. I didn't see one that it fit in.


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I found a place for now.


I made it a sticky also, thought it was important.

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[Johnny Dangerously]

Originally Posted by TOMMY GUN

I found a place for now.


I made it a sticky also, thought it was important.

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Thanks TG.


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[6-Speed]

Instead of using moleskins, I opted to replace the window strips on my 2007 with felt-lined strips that are installed on the 2008 and 2009 Mustangs.

Here is a link to a thread that provides detailed instructions for removing and replacing the window strips with the intent of replacing aftermarket installed felt with moleskin.

Moleskin (for window tint) install w/pics and vids - The Mustang Source Forums

You can get the parts from your local Ford parts department for about $36 each - there is a different part number for each side.

Passenger's side: 8R3Z6321456A
Driver's side: 8R3Z6321457A

You can also purchase these at a discount from Silverstate Ford Parts:

Silver State Ford Parts (Formerly DIRECTFORDPARTS.COM)Genuine Ford Truck Parts Lincoln Mercury Parts OEM Ford Parts and Accessories

The strip on top is the new felt-lined strip I purchased from a Ford dealer.

The strip on the bottom is the one I removed. The felt that my dealer applied before installing the tint was already peeling off allowing the adhesive to put streaks in my tint. The felt on the 08 strips is much nicer than the moleskin and it's a factory part. I've had these installed for 6 months now and they do a nice job of protecting the tint film.



I did a few things differently than what Taco Bill showed in his thread before I lifted the door panel to gain access to the window strip.

I removed the bolt behind the interior door handle.



I removed the mirror cover.



I also removed the bezel around the door lock.

[TOMMY GUN]

Thanks 6 for the info and pictures.


You hit me as the type member I would like to see more of, someone who comes here looking for info on their cars and looks back at threads and improves upon them if possible.

[SLGT750]

Thanks for the link and tips, I have had my new weatherstriping for a couple of months now just need to install. It always nice to have the extra tips that the manual doesn't have!

[6-Speed]

Originally Posted by TOMMY GUN

Thanks 6 for the info and pictures.


You hit me as the type member I would like to see more of, someone who comes here looking for info on their cars and looks back at threads and improves upon them if possible.

You're welcome. If I think I know something, I'll contribute, but if I don't I won't. But there's often a fine line between when I think I know something and when I really don't know.

[SpeedRacer]

Originally Posted by Johnny Dangerously

This was originally posted by LRSjmac over on FordGT500.com.

Upgrade your 05-07 inner door belt weatherstrip to 08 specs & save your glass & tint from scratches!

05-07 Mustang inner door belt weatherstrip install



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This is one of the best documented "How To" posts I've seen. Thanks.

[Birdman]

Thanks for contributing 6Sp ....more good info is always welcome here.