Ford modified soft top to prevent paint scratching roll bar

[BuckyAsh]

After seeing threads on the forum about the new soft top scratching the paint on the roll bars I purchased clear paint protective film from XPEL. We put the soft top down to get ready to apply the film when we saw that Ford modified the soft top and put into place felt pads at a number of locations where the soft top could possibly make contact with the roll bar. I just received my vehicle late last week and the build date was July 12th or 13th. I will take photos next time I have the top down.

Also, when taking the top down with two people it is pretty easy to avoid contact with the roll bar, it went down and up easily. I would probably only do this with two people.

Awesome job Ford listening to the customers on the Forum!

I still plan on applying the film for extra protection around the roll bars.

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[ZackDanger]

Neat!

Closeups please?

 

[LSU Jonno]

This is interesting.

Unfortunately I didn't take pics, but:
I think the demos that my dealer has also has this "fix" in place. There was some felt applied to a few areas on the support structure of the soft tops plus some plastic tubing applied. What was interesting is that this "fix" was only about 90% effective. It seemed to prevent scratches down to the metal, but the roll bars were still visibly "scuffed" where the material was making contact with the bar.

Having said that, I think the OP is right that you'll still want to apply some extra film on the bars as well.

 

[Roll Sound]

Following for pics. Thanks.

 

[Dads_bronze_bronco]

I still plan on applying the film for extra protection around the roll bars.

Yeah - that felt may come off someday unnoticed, and the PPF will give you a warning.

Your furry friend is ready to go have fun!

 

[Little Foot]

This is interesting.

Unfortunately I didn't take pics, but:
I think the demos that my dealer has also has this "fix" in place. There was some felt applied to a few areas on the support structure of the soft tops plus some plastic tubing applied. What was interesting is that this "fix" was only about 90% effective. It seemed to prevent scratches down to the metal, but the roll bars were still visibly "scuffed" where the material was making contact with the bar.
Having said that, I think the OP is right that you'll still want to apply some extra film on the bars as well.

I wonder if there will be an aftermarket roll bar cover similar to what Wranglers had prior to the JL and JLU. If they do, I’d probably buy the covers

 

[BroncoKong Jr.]

Cool. But I'm going to be taking the top down by myself far more than I will with another person.

Hopefully they're working on a fix rather than a bandaid.

 

[LSU Jonno]

I wonder if there will be an aftermarket roll bar cover similar to what Wranglers had prior to the JL and JLU. If they do, I’d probably buy the covers

I like the "naked" roll bars. I think all it would take is a 3-4" wide piece of clear protective tape wrapped around the bar to complete the fix.

 

[BroncoKong Jr.]

I wonder if there will be an aftermarket roll bar cover similar to what Wranglers had prior to the JL and JLU. If they do, I’d probably buy the covers

I'm not sure if it's possible because of the airbags.

 

[Headsong]

So is THAT what I'm waiting for??? Geez.

 

[Little Foot]

I like the "naked" roll bars. I think all it would take is a 3-4" wide piece of clear protective tape wrapped around the bar to complete the fix.

Yeah,
But I’d think tape would wear out very quickly. I think the naked bars are cool for sure. I wonder if there is something like linex that can be put on that is color matched or close that could protect those areas.

I dunno, but definitely don’t like the idea of scratching up new paint.

 

[Little Foot]

I'm not sure if it's possible because of the airbags.

I didn’t realize airbags are actually in the bars…That is wild!!!!!

 

[Portapot]

I had already bought some felt tape to address this....Oh well I can beef it up more.

 

[JakeC]

Pics or it didn’t happen… lol

 

[Bronco4lyfe85]

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