Product Description
Ford Mustang 2005-2007 Roof Insert, 2-Piece Polished Stainless (RI45351)
RI45351 is a two-piece polished stainless roof insert trim for the Ford Mustang, model years 2005 through 2007. The fitment record lists the 2-door Coupe and the Convertible.
A question for Convertible owners
A roof insert on a soft-top car raises an obvious question, and the record doesn't answer it: it lists the Convertible without saying where the pieces go on that body. Before ordering for a Convertible, study the photos and call Quality Automotive Trims at 877-752-3811 to confirm where they mount on your car. Coupe owners can go by the photos as usual.
The pieces
Two pieces of 26-gauge 304 stainless steel, polished to a mirror and made in the USA. No width or length is listed. Each mounts with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape and installs over the existing surface. QAA states the tape will hold for a lifetime without causing damage to the vehicle surface.
One linked part, a different finish
Only one other number is linked here: DS45351, a two-piece door sill trim. Its record says plainly that it's brushed steel, not chrome. That's a different look from the mirror polish of these roof inserts. If you plan to use both, decide whether you like a brushed finish on the sills alongside polished trim up top.
Thinking about proportion
Without a recorded width, the best way to judge the look is the photos. Note how the inserts relate to the roof edges and the glass, then compare with your car. Ask for a measurement if you want to preview it with painter's tape.
Preparing the surface
Wash and dry the area thoroughly. On a car from these years, check the paint under the tape footprint; faded or flaking clearcoat should be fixed first so the tape bonds to a sound surface. Then wipe with a residue-free cleaner, changing cloths until one comes back clean.
Installation
Dry-fit each piece with its liner on and mark the ends with painter's tape. Measure from fixed points on the roof so both Mustang inserts match. Peel the liner a little at a time while pressing the strip down along its length, anchoring one end first. Work on a dry, mild day. The Installation tab has full steps.
Tools to have ready
A tape measure, painter's tape, a residue-free cleaner, a few lint-free cloths, and a sturdy step stool. Having everything within reach means you never leave a half-peeled strip unattended.
Patience pays
Measuring twice before peeling matters on a two-door: long, unbroken body lines make any misalignment easy to see.
Care
Wait a few days before washing. Then mild soap and a soft cloth; skip abrasives. Polished 304 has no plating to flake.
What it is
A decorative overlay. It doesn't replace any factory part, and nothing is cut, so the roof stays exactly as Ford built it underneath the trim.
Ordering
Confirm 2005 to 2007, confirm your body style, and call if you have a Convertible. SKU RI45351, UPC 691821524648. Phone 877-752-3811.
RI45351 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | RI45351 |
| UPC | 691821524648 |
| Part type | Roof Insert Trim |
| Pieces in kit | 2 |
| Material | Polished 26-gauge 304 stainless steel |
| Finish | Polished to a mirror shine |
| Mounting | 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape; installs directly over the existing surface |
| Origin | Made in the USA |
| Fits | 2005-2007 Ford Mustang |
Fitment: RI45351
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Ford Mustang | 2005-2007 | 2-door, Coupe, Convertible |
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 2005-2007 Ford Mustang
- DS45351: 2-piece Door Sill trim
Check the body style on each listing; some kits are specific to one body style.
Installation tips: Roof Insert Trim
- Unpack all 2 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: RI45351 Roof Insert Trim
Does RI45351 fit the Mustang Convertible?
The record lists the 2005-2007 Coupe and Convertible, but doesn't say where the pieces go on the Convertible. Call 877-752-3811 to confirm.
How many pieces?
Two.
Is the door sill trim polished too?
DS45351's record says it is brushed steel, not chrome, unlike these mirror-polished inserts.
How wide is it?
No width is listed; check the photos or call.
How does it mount?
3M tape over the existing surface.
