Yeah, not sure any amount of paint would stop that bracket from scraping down to the metal, unfortunately. But, yeah, thin paint jobs suck, especially wherever rocks hit.
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Soft top rubbing and wearing paint on Bronco roll bar [updated with TSB Fix]
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@Ford Motor Company Very glad to see this request. I hope your query leads to real fixes (see this ENTIRE thread for the MULTIPLE paint rub points) before my vehicle gets delivered in, what, 2028?
Many of us were forced into the soft top option by the hard top fiasco. Now this.
Do both (felt or similar) and PPF. Though instead of a small strip of felt tape, I'd be inclined to cut a larger piece so that it looks like it was meant to be a part of the top and apply spray adhesive on the back.
It seems like there's probably a way to open and close the top without this happening, but people shouldn't have to think about being extra careful just opening and closing. I'm a little surprised this didn't show up in the test mules, demo units, press vehicles, etc.
Now that I think of it, 2 inch pile Velcro (the soft fuzzy side) would work well. It's available in many colors. Another option might be stick on teflon furniture slide pads.
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why do we have to do anything? They can’t just make the top correctly? I know I know I’m bad for asking it to be done right the first time
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No, I agree 100% that it should be allowed to happen in the first place, but I'd want to do something to prevent damage, as I the cynic in me can hear the corporate response: "User error. User should take more care raising and lowering the top."Way do we have to do anything? They can’t just make the top correctly? I know I know I’m bad for asking it to be done right the first time
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I am going to put some clear 3m paint protection film in the area of rub. Hopefully that will help
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The demos I saw a few months back had them, and the mannequin my local deal just got that I test drove had them. All super noticeable and pretty deep scratches. The reps at the preview all said it was due to user error and people not knowing how to properly raise and lower the top.....yeah because it's that difficult. Hopefully it will be fixed!
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I agree. If a second person stands on the passenger side to help lower and raise, that would keep the frame square and likely prevent the rubbing. I resent my pics and VIN to FoMoCo in a direct message yesterday and they directed me back to my dealer to log the issue.@Ford Motor Company Very glad to see this request. I hope your query leads to real fixes (see this ENTIRE thread for the MULTIPLE paint rub points) before my vehicle gets delivered in, what, 2028?
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Something like this should work until Ford puts a fix in place.
https://www.amazon.com/VViViD-Clear...7426102&sprefix=clear+vynyl+au,aps,216&sr=8-7
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pretty much just got this today from amazon. figured it's better than nothing
3M Clear Bra Scotchgard Paint Protection
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Mine would have done theI had the exact same issue. The scratch in the picture is actually from when they put the soft top on at MAP. When I first put the soft top all the way back the metal hinge in the picture rubbed against the C pillar further up scratching it even more. Almost identical spot as the picture earlier in this thread. It happened the second day I had the vehicle and I reported it to my dealer right away. My soft top sits almost immediately against the C pillar on the driver side and has an inch and a half of clearance on the passenger side so my dealer is taking it in next Tuesday to repaint the entire C pillar and to adjust the soft top. They said they would need the vehicle for 7 to 8 business days. All covered by Ford and they are giving me a loaner but stinks I have to go so long without it.
Mine tries to rub in the exact same spot! Definitely adding it to my list for the dealership to look at.I had the exact same issue. The scratch in the picture is actually from when they put the soft top on at MAP. When I first put the soft top all the way back the metal hinge in the picture rubbed against the C pillar further up scratching it even more. Almost identical spot as the picture earlier in this thread. It happened the second day I had the vehicle and I reported it to my dealer right away. My soft top sits almost immediately against the C pillar on the driver side and has an inch and a half of clearance on the passenger side so my dealer is taking it in next Tuesday to repaint the entire C pillar and to adjust the soft top. They said they would need the vehicle for 7 to 8 business days. All covered by Ford and they are giving me a loaner but stinks I have to go so long without it.
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