2005 Mustang. Moleskin or new weather stripping?
#1
2005 Mustang. Moleskin or new weather stripping?
Plan on getting tint in a couple weeks. I have a 2005 which has the crappy weather stripping. Which is the best plan? Install moleskin, or the new, non-scratch weather stripping?
Update. Decided on new weather stripping instead of moleskin. $57 shipped from newfordparts.com
Part numbers 8R3Z-6321456-A & 8R3Z-6321457-A
Update #2
Alright, got my new weather stripping in. It is SOOOOOOOOO much better.
Whole operation took about 15 minutes, but could easily be done in 5 now that I know what to do.
Here's a pic showing new and old. Old has ZERO felt on it, new feels awesome. Way softer/less abrasive than any velcro.
Hard to tell in the pic due to the reflection, but the top is the old one. It sucks.
Update. Decided on new weather stripping instead of moleskin. $57 shipped from newfordparts.com
Part numbers 8R3Z-6321456-A & 8R3Z-6321457-A
Update #2
Alright, got my new weather stripping in. It is SOOOOOOOOO much better.
Whole operation took about 15 minutes, but could easily be done in 5 now that I know what to do.
Here's a pic showing new and old. Old has ZERO felt on it, new feels awesome. Way softer/less abrasive than any velcro.
Hard to tell in the pic due to the reflection, but the top is the old one. It sucks.
Last edited by Bmr4life; 08-21-2010 at 05:47 PM.
#3
I read tocabills write up on installing the moleskin. I'm sure he did more than he needed to since he's so great on detail, but I didn't feel like doing all the prep work he did.
I went ahead and ordered the new weather strips from newfordparts.com for $57 shipped.
I went ahead and ordered the new weather strips from newfordparts.com for $57 shipped.
#4
You made the right call ... the 2008+ weather strip/inner door belt are much higher quality than the DIY moleskins. The dealer applied felt was beginning to put streaks on my car's tint from the adhesive on the edge of the felt. I had them replaced with the 2008+ strips and had no problems since.
Last edited by 6-Speed; 08-13-2010 at 07:25 PM.
#6
Link to what you bought?