dew wipe replacement

[86fiveoh]

any one ever replaced the interior and exterior dew wipes? have them to do on my 86 and was looking for tips or tricks. thanks

[85GT-79FJ40]

These are pretty easy. Just carefully pry up on the old ones to pull them off, and the new ones snap right on. I would suggest painting them first though. The trim aftermarket ones fade really quick.

[KevinK]

Take the door mirror off first. It's not required but one less thing to get in the way. Put some tape on the paint below the dew wipe and pry carefully.
You can reuse the old metal trim and it just snaps off. The repo ones only come in gray trim I believe. If you have a McLaren Vert. then there is another trim piece that must be removed first above the handle as the bolt goes thru the tim.

[negusm]

Keep your old outer trim. The new repro exterior belt moulding trim is crap.

Just remove the rubber wipe from the new moulding and put it on your old one.

-Mike

[foxmustangrestoration]

For any one looking to buy new exterior dew wipes for their 79-86, hold off if you can. I have my own version of these wipes coming out. The rubber is a better quality and the metal trim is thicker and not dented. You will not be disappointed with my reproduction.

Negus has offered up his services again as a unbiased reviewer for these wipes. The new version is due out in 6-8 weeks.

Right now the other reproduction is on backorder from the supplier anyway.

[83-Steaman]

Sounds good!

I'll need a pair soon

[86fiveoh]

sure after i already got mine...

[82mustang]

i need some too but my trim is in perfect shape, is there any way FMR can sell just the rubber wipes themselves? I'm trying to save $$ where i can

[d9zz]

I INSTALLED some a few weeks ago and they suck so bad I will buy another set from you if they get a good review.
Keep us informed
Thanks

[dvs bullet]

Mine worked out fine you just had to tighten the clips by pinching them a bit so they held better, make sure you wrap the claws of you pliers with tape so it doesn't chip the paint

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after

[Curtis]

FMS, are you going to offer new dew wipes for verts? Mine are starting to fall apart.

[85md]

Hey fox resto can I exchange my unused ones I purchased from you a while back for your new ones?
Thanks,
Paul in NC

[85LXDRVR]

Mine worked out fine you just had to tighten the clips by pinching them a bit so they held better, make sure you wrap the claws of you pliers with tape so it doesn't chip the paint

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after

So did you reuse your trim with a new wiper or replace the whole thing?

[dvs bullet]

So did you reuse your trim with a new wiper or replace the whole thing?

Replaced the whole thing, I quite happy with the result

[Mustang Matt]

The convertible and the hard top were the same outer dew wipe until 87, just different run channels and FMR already has those in stock.

[peicaprilover]

For any one looking to buy new exterior dew wipes for their 79-86, hold off if you can. I have my own version of these wipes coming out. The rubber is a better quality and the metal trim is thicker and not dented. You will not be disappointed with my reproduction.

Negus has offered up his services again as a unbiased reviewer for these wipes. The new version is due out in 6-8 weeks.

Right now the other reproduction is on backorder from the supplier anyway.

can you let me know when you do, i need a set immediately. mine are shot. I'm also going to order a new carpet from you. Any idea what it would cost for shipping to P.E.I canada for the carpet? I'd like to order that in the next few days.

[foxmustangrestoration]

can you let me know when you do, i need a set immediately. mine are shot. I'm also going to order a new carpet from you. Any idea what it would cost for shipping to P.E.I canada for the carpet? I'd like to order that in the next few days.

We are expecting the new dew wipes to be in the first week of december.

As for the shipping on the carpet to Canada it runs about $50. We ship it through the post office so our Canadian customers do not have to pay the UPS brokerage fees.

[peicaprilover]

that's awesome, expect an order from me next week. I'll remember to mention fep for my discount. Thanks

[missmy85]

For any one looking to buy new exterior dew wipes for their 79-86, hold off if you can. I have my own version of these wipes coming out. The rubber is a better quality and the metal trim is thicker and not dented. You will not be disappointed with my reproduction.

NOWWW you tell me. I ended up using the original trim, mostly because I ended up bending one of the replacement pieces by sneezing on it too hard...very flimzy. And of course I didn't cover my door and ended up scratching the paint - mostly because I am an impatient dumba$$ and couldn't wait. I like how it turned out though with the new rubber and old metal.

FMR...I have some extra sheetmetal I could send back to ya for a credit or something..

[eeprete]

were these ever released at FMR?

[foxmustangrestoration]

These are now available. We also have a limited supply in a bright finish. Look for another great review coming form Negusm!!

[eeprete]

These are now available. We also have a limited supply in a bright finish. Look for another great review coming form Negusm!!

Thanks. I will likely place an order in the next few weeks.

[NAVYCAT]

Placed my order!

[old gray fox]

which dew wipes are in your master restorer kit for t-tops

[eeprete]

old gray fox, matt from FMR told me its the new dew wipes in the kits. I had ordered a kit yesterday and he confirmed with me yesterday afternoon they were the new quality wipes.