Product Description
Ford Explorer 2011-2015 Liftgate Accent, 2.25-Inch Polished Stainless (RD51330)
RD51330 is a 2.25-inch polished stainless strip for the rear of the Ford Explorer 4-door SUV, model years 2011 through 2015. One piece of 304 stainless steel with a mirror finish, made in the USA. It's held by 3M tape.
Five Explorer years
2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015.
Just one companion
The data links a single other part to this Explorer listing: MC51330, a two-piece mirror cover set. Between them, you get trim at the mirrors and across the gate. For other trim on the Explorer, call to ask.
Two and a quarter inches
That is a wide strip, a bold band of polish across the back. Preview it by laying painter's tape of that width across the gate where the photos show the accent.
On the gate
The catalog calls it a rear deck accent. The Explorer has a liftgate, so that's where it goes.
Built from
26-gauge 304 stainless steel, polished to a mirror finish. No coating sits on top, so the shine can't flake.
Held on with
For the 2011-2015 Explorer, the 2.25" accent bonds to the existing liftgate with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape, which QAA states will hold for a lifetime without damage.
Preparing the surface
A wide strip needs a wide clean patch. Wash the gate and let it dry, then wipe the entire footprint with a residue-free cleaner, repeating until a clean cloth stays white. Touch up chips or peeling clearcoat before going further.
Lining it up
With the liner on, hold the strip in place and match it to the photos. Measure from both ends to the edges of the gate, adjust, and mark the top and bottom edges with painter's tape so it goes on level.
Pressing
Choose a dry day without temperature extremes. Peel the liner and press from the center outward, covering the full 2.25 inches of width as you go. The Installation tab has more.
Care
Let the tape settle a few days before washing. Mild soap and a soft cloth from then on; no rubbing compound.
Mirror covers
If you buy MC51330, it installs separately. Do the gate strip and mirrors on the same day so the work is finished at once.
Why stainless
Solid 304 stainless means a light scratch shows more steel, not a different color underneath. The mirror covers' listing shows their finish.
A short list
With only the mirror covers linked, this is a simple order. Choose the strip alone for a clean rear accent, or pair it with the covers for trim at the mirrors as well.
What it is
A decorative band for the rear. It doesn't replace a factory part, and it doesn't change how the liftgate opens, since it rides on tape over the paint.
Install conditions
Shade or a garage works best; a gate that has been sitting in hot sun or overnight cold won't bond as well.
Before ordering
Confirm the year and try the tape preview. If your gate has aftermarket badges, check the photos for clearance.
Part details
The 2.25-inch Explorer accent is RD51330, UPC 691821482597. Quality Automotive Trims answers at 877-752-3811.
RD51330 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | RD51330 |
| UPC | 691821482597 |
| Part type | Rear Deck Accent |
| Pieces in kit | 1 |
| Material | Polished 26-gauge 304 stainless steel |
| Finish | Polished to a mirror shine |
| Width | 2.25" |
| Mounting | 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape; installs directly over the existing surface |
| Origin | Made in the USA |
| Fits | 2011-2015 Ford Explorer |
Fitment: RD51330
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Ford Explorer | 2011-2015 | 4-door, SUV |
Fitment is listed exactly as QAA catalogs it. Confirm the body style as well as the year and model. Questions? Call Quality Automotive Trims at 877-752-3811 with your year, make, model, and body style.
Other QAA trim cataloged for the 2011-2015 Ford Explorer
- MC51330: 2-piece Mirror Cover Set
Check the body style on each listing; some kits are specific to one body style.
Installation tips: Rear Deck Accent
- Unpack the piece and hold it in position to confirm the fit before mounting it.
- 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.
- Step back and check alignment before pressing along the full length of the piece.
These are general tips. Follow any instructions packed with your kit if they differ.
FAQ: RD51330 Rear Deck Accent
Which Explorer does RD51330 fit?
The Ford Explorer 4-door SUV, 2011 through 2015.
How wide is it?
2.25 inches.
Is there matching trim?
MC51330, a two-piece mirror cover set, is linked.
Where does it go?
On the rear liftgate.
How does it attach?
3M tape.
