Product Description
Ford Explorer 2016-2019 Stainless Molding Insert Kit, 0.75 Inch Strips (MI56330)
MI56330 puts slim polished stainless strips on the body side moldings of a 2016 through 2019 Explorer. There are four strips, each 0.75 inches wide, cut from 26 gauge 304 stainless steel and mounted with 3M tape. The fitment row is the Explorer 4-door SUV, and the title gives the same years.
Questions to answer before ordering
Is my Explorer in range? A 2016, 2017, 2018 or 2019 Explorer is listed. The Explorer has to be from 2016 to 2019 for this set.
Are my moldings in good condition? The strips sit on top of them, so the moldings need to be present, firmly attached and free of cracks and old adhesive.
Will a 0.75 inch strip suit my moldings? Measure across the flat face of one and compare it with 0.75 inches and with the product photos.
Which strip goes where? The record doesn't say. Use the photos and label each liner.
If any answer is uncertain, call Quality Automotive Trims at 877-752-3811 and mention MI56330.
What it's made of
For the 2016-2019 Explorer, the four strips are 304 stainless steel, 26 gauge, polished and made in the USA. Each mounts with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape over the existing molding surface, so nothing on the Ford is drilled.
Install
Wash the moldings with soap and water, dry them, and wipe with rubbing alcohol. Let it evaporate. Hold each strip in place with its liner on and center it; narrow strips show any tilt, so check the gap to the molding edge at both ends. Mark the ends with painter's tape, peel, place and press firmly from end to end. After each strip, step back and look at the line. The Installation tab gives the temperature range for the tape; a dry, mild day is best.
Labeling the strips
Before peeling anything, lay the four strips on a towel next to the photos and match each to a door. Write the position on each liner. It's a small step that keeps a strip from landing on the wrong door halfway through.
Four linked Explorer parts
GC56330 is a 1-piece gas door cover trim. RD56330 is a 1-piece rear deck accent at 1.25, listed for this SUV; check its photos to see where it goes. DH56330 is a 1-piece tailgate handle accent trim. MC56330 is a 2-piece mirror cover set described as a snap-on replacement set, so it installs differently from this taped kit. Each has its own listing.
A level line
During the dry fit, measure from the top edge of the molding to the top edge of the strip at both ends. Matching readings mean the strip sits level. Repeat on each door, and the four strips will read as one continuous line.
Care
Mild soap, water and a soft cloth keep polished stainless bright. Avoid steel wool and abrasive pads. Keep the Explorer out of rain and away from its first wash for a while after installing. Questions? 877-752-3811.
MI56330 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | MI56330 |
| UPC | 691821633845 |
| Part type | Body Molding Insert Trim Kit |
| Pieces in kit | 4 |
| Material | Polished 26-gauge 304 stainless steel |
| Finish | Polished to a mirror shine |
| Width | 0.75" |
| Mounting | 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape; installs directly over the existing surface |
| Origin | Made in the USA |
| Fits | 2016-2019 Ford Explorer |
Fitment: MI56330
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Ford Explorer | 2016-2019 | 4-door, SUV |
Match the year, model, and body style in this table to your vehicle before ordering. Questions? Call Quality Automotive Trims at 877-752-3811 with your year, make, model, and body style.
Other QAA trim cataloged for the 2016-2019 Ford Explorer
- GC56330: 1-piece Gas Door Cover Trim
- RD56330: 1-piece Rear Deck Accent
- DH56330: 1-piece Tailgate Handle Accent Trim
- MC56330: 2-piece Mirror Cover Set
Check the body style on each listing; some kits are specific to one body style.
Installation tips: Body Molding Insert Trim Kit
- Unpack all 4 pieces and match each one to its position on the vehicle, using the product photos, before fitting any of them.
- Each piece mounts with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape, so clean and dry the mounting surface first; the tape needs paint or trim free of dirt and wax.
- Align the piece and press it firmly into place directly over the existing surface, working along its full length so the tape bonds evenly.
- Fit one piece at a time and compare each with the product photos and the pieces already in place.
These are general tips. Follow any instructions packed with your kit if they differ.
FAQ: MI56330 Body Molding Insert Trim Kit
What does MI56330 fit?
The Ford Explorer 4-door SUV, 2016 through 2019.
How wide are the strips?
0.75 inches. There are four.
Does it install like the mirror covers?
No. This kit uses 3M tape; MC56330 is described as a snap-on replacement set.
Do I need to drill?
No. It mounts with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape directly over the existing surface.
What is it made of?
Polished 304 stainless steel, 26 gauge, made in the USA.
