Scratched door pillars w/ swirl marks

[Chilidog]

If there is something (other than covering them) that will improve them, I haven't found it yet...and I've tried everything from Meguiar's PlastiX to Polishing Compound to Waxes to various Trim Restoration products. I am not sure how they are made but suspect the swirls may actually be under the top most coating layer.

I see the Interweb says to tape off around them and go after them with a correction compound and orbital so maybe I just haven't been aggressive enough. I'll try that route. If I ruin them I'll cover them.

So your pillars were scratched up too. I just don't get this. Thanks for the info. I'll probably try to cover them. Of course my sales rep forgot to tell me that the pillars would arrive scratched when I placed my order. My rear leather seats arrived scratched up and they did recover the bench but no go on the pillars.

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[Chilidog]

I didn't notice it till after I read this. Now it's all I see when I look at my truck. Thanks. ?

So sorry!

 

[Chilidog]

I'm handwashing with foam cannon and they still look like crap. They are scratched when they leave the plant.

Yep! As I said earlier, the VW I traded in had perfect pillars even after many trips through the car was with brushes. Not sure how Ford lets this happen.

 

[780]

So sorry!

 

[Chilidog]

Well at least we both have good taste in trucks: Carbonized gray, FX4 Sport!

 

[780]

Well at least we both have good taste in trucks: Carbonized gray, FX4 Sport!

That we do Todd.

-Todd

 

[Chilidog]

That we do Todd.

-Todd

And no Fx4 sticker as well!

 

[s.v.t.]

And no Fx4 sticker as well!

that sticker gets you like +15% on resale value!

 

[780]

that sticker gets you like +15% on resale value!

Have the option but, not the sticker.
That being said, I believe having the sticker plastered on the side allows the truck to scale Everest.

 

[Wvmtneer]

My pillars were in good shape when I took delivery. Didn’t take long to start getting scratched.

I used this.
https://www.theocdplug.com/shop/p/f150-pillar-protectors

They scratch crazy easy. Mine were awful after going through my dealer’s auto wash.
I used OCDPlug’s black pillar protectors and couldn’t be happier with them

How was the install? Their video makes it look easy. I currently have their 12” screen protector, but have not purchased the ppf for b pillars.

 

[GadgetB1]

How was the install? Their video makes it look easy. I currently have their 12” screen protector, but have not purchased the ppf for b pillars.

I have them on my truck and the install is easy, I think easier than the screen protector. This was one of the first mods I did, I had a 2016 before this and I hated the swirl marks. Couldn’t be happier with these.

 

[AAWhyte]

How was the install? Their video makes it look easy. I currently have their 12” screen protector, but have not purchased the ppf for b pillars.

I also have them, super easy to install. Just following the online video take your time, use lots of spray and the swirl marks and scratches are gone, for good. I have the 12" screen protector as well from them. THAT is a great purchase, no more finger prints, no glare. Perfect IMO.

 

[Chilidog]

that sticker gets you like +15% on resale value!

Have the option but, not the sticker.
That being said, I believe having the sticker plastered on the side allows the truck to scale Everest.

I will probably never do any off roading in my Fx4. I bought it simply because I thought it rode better on pavement compared to the regular 4x4. Bonus if it helps resale value.

 

[780]

I will probably never do any off roading in my Fx4. I bought it simply because I thought it rode better on pavement compared to the regular 4x4. Bonus if it helps resale value.

The sticker also improves ride quality. It's science.

 

[Mangolorian222]

Mine were only a little bit scratched from the factory, but they look like crap now 4 weeks later. Think at this point the wind even scratches them.

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