Scratching Paint Underneath Hardtop

[PorpoiseBlue]

Wanted to see if any one has scratched the paint in the area where the hardtop sits accidently when removing or reinstalling it.
I haven't yet but I am concerned it might happen one of these days.

I did find these ledge protectors from StickerFab but do not see a set for the 4-Door:
https://www.stickerfab.com/products/ledge-protection-2021-bronco-2-door?variant=41001200320623

Does anyone know of anyway we could protect that area?

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[EN2DIRT]

I had the same concern with my Jeep. For me, I'm just careful not to slide the top. Pick straight up and straight down. Although I haven't removed the top from the Bronco yet, but I would imagine its the same process.

Maybe the clear paint protection film will be a good idea.

 

[PorpoiseBlue]

Just commenting to say that I found exactly what I was looking for. These Cargo Shelf Protectors are advertised as only for the soft top, but apparently will work with the hardtop if you cut out holds for the alignment pins.

Just got them today and will try to install them this weekend.
https://a.co/d/aDH39my

 

[Mlarv]

Just commenting to say that I found exactly what I was looking for. These Cargo Shelf Protectors are advertised as only for the soft top, but apparently will work with the hardtop if you cut out holds for the alignment pins.

Just got them today and will try to install them this weekend.
https://a.co/d/aDH39my

I used these on my Sift top. They fit pretty good. Watch the tape near the tail gate mine tended to pop up.

The bolts you remove are painted body color. When you remove and replace them the paint chips on the bolt head.

Mike

 

[PorpoiseBlue]

Just incase anyone else is interested in this solution, I installed them today and am very happy with them. Like Mike mentioned the bolts you have to remove are body colors and will unfortunately chip but I think its worth the extra protection.

The fit is nice. I used some adhesion promotor, Primer 94, to make sure it stays. It gives the hardtop shelfs a nice finished look with extra protection. All I have to do was drill some an extra hold for the front guide pin on both sides for the hardtop. I circled the holes I drilled out in red.

 

[Mlarv]

I have a two door now, and trying to find the same thing for it. I have been searching Amazon and eBay, but haven't found them for the 2 door. Anybody find them? Can I modify the 4 door ones to fit?

Mike

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