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Rexka Ford Wheel-Opening Molding Clips

The Rexka clips belong to the trim hardware I bought for the van. My custom-cover diary documents a different panel attachment job, where bracket positions and the final fit of each piece mattered.

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The Item in My Kit

I bought Rexka Ford Wheel-Opening Molding Clips as part of my camper van equipment.

The Rexka clips belong to the trim hardware I bought for the van. My custom-cover diary documents a different panel attachment job, where bracket positions and the final fit of each piece mattered.

Comparing One Clip Pattern with Mixed Retainer Boxes

  1. I cut the heater-cover front and triangular sides from black aluminum composite sheet.
  2. I joined the panels with brackets and self-tapping screws.
  3. I fitted the cover around the angled seat platform, where drilling access affected the screw positions.
The cover and vent arrangement behind the passenger seat.
The cover and vent arrangement behind the passenger seat.
My black composite cover panel during the heater-cover work.
My black composite cover panel during the heater-cover work.

My Takeaway from This Job

The custom-cover job made attachment layout part of the fitting process. Rexka repeats a Ford wheel-opening clip pattern, while both GOOACC boxes mix shapes and sizes; a known clip identity and an assortment solve different stocking needs.

Product Details And Van-Build Uses

SpecificationProduct Detail
BrandRexka
Listed Replacement ReferenceW716507-S300
FormPlastic molding retainer

The replacement reference is the useful starting point for identifying this clip among several similar plastic shapes. Compare the head, stem and seating arrangement with the actual trim attachment before recording a repair. For van exterior work, label the removed clips by panel location so the different retainers do not become one mixed pile. This page keeps the Rexka selection separate from the broad multi-shape clip assortments elsewhere in the tools and materials collection.

Exact Retailer Product Reference

Related Build-Kit Reference: Short Pan-Head Self-Drilling Screws in My Kit

What Should Be Kept With A Removed Clip?

Keep its panel location and reference number with the head and stem shape.

Alternative products

Two Alternatives to Compare

The two GOOACC options are mixed retainer assortments, offering several shapes rather than repeating the Rexka clip pattern.

ProductWhat distinguishes itPurchase link
Rexka Ford Wheel-Opening Molding ClipsFord W716507-S300 replacement clip patternView on Amazon
GOOACC 240-Piece Retainer Clip Assortment (alternative)240-piece mixed retainer assortmentView on Amazon
GOOACC 120-Piece Retainer Kit (alternative)120-piece assortment with removal toolView on Amazon
GOOACC 240-Piece Retainer Clip Assortment

GOOACC 240-Piece Retainer Clip Assortment

This GOOACC assortment contains plastic push retainers in several shapes and sizes. A compartmented box separates the clip styles for trim and body-panel fastening tasks.

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GOOACC 120-Piece Retainer Kit

GOOACC 120-Piece Retainer Kit

This assortment contains plastic push retainers in several sizes and shapes. A clip-removal tool accompanies the compartmented storage box.

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Questions from My Build

Why Did I Make Triangular Side Pieces?

They closed the gaps at the sides of the custom cover.

Why Make a Separate Vent Cover?

It let me orient the vent toward the cargo area rather than along the sloping seat-platform face.

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