3rd Gen Explorer Rear Hatch

[jluv]

My second one is cracked. They all crack.

Is there a fix? I've heard that of you spread the adhesive over the whole piece like icing a cake instead of just putting a squiggly line across it, that helps. I wonder if there is truth to that.

I need one painted and installed, but I'd like to know that it won't just crack again in a year. The Explorer needs a few other things done, too.

[Baron Von Crowder]

I have a source for a reproduction that isnt SUPPOSED to crack, but I havent sold them long enough to know yet.

[jluv]

I have a source for a reproduction that isnt SUPPOSED to crack, but I havent sold them long enough to know yet.

PM coming your way.

[Shaggin Wagon]

Shit, sorry jluv, I haven't been in here in awhile and didn't know you posted this. Let me know if you got this resolved.

[Scott Mc]

Sand it with 80 grit, shave the emblem and epoxy the crap out of it with a mat reinforcement and it usually holds. Sorry that you own one of those man.

[jluv]

Shit, sorry jluv, I haven't been in here in awhile and didn't know you posted this. Let me know if you got this resolved.

Got the panel (thanks DJ), but I still need a body shop to do the work. It will involve shaving/smoothing the emblem indention and matching the paint scheme (three colors). I really hope there is a method that will help prevent the cracking. I also have some bad door dings in the driver door, and a couple more minor touch ups that need some attention.

[Shaggin Wagon]

Got the panel (thanks DJ), but I still need a body shop to do the work. It will involve shaving/smoothing the emblem indention and matching the paint scheme (three colors). I really hope there is a method that will help prevent the cracking. I also have some bad door dings in the driver door, and a couple more minor touch ups that need some attention.

If you can, come on by and see if we can do something for you. I'm not sure anything can be done about the cracking from what I've heard.