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Dealer is helping me with tail light chrome issue

Started by Frozen Taurus, February 03, 2014, 04:44:17 PM

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Frozen Taurus

February 03, 2014, 04:44:17 PM
After having another set of tails lose their chrome I went to the dealer to see what they could do. My bumper to bumper warranty has expired so I knew that I wasn't going to get another set for free so I made them an offer to meet them half way on list price for a set of SEL tails which the agreed upon.

Red tails will be in tomorrow  :band:

FYI FORD has now attributed the chrome flaking off to high pressure water hoses.... not manufacturing defect lol whatever makes you sleep at night
2011 Tuxedo Black SHO non PP, K&N drop in, TCE Big Brake Kit, Megan Racing Coilovers
My other car is a 447 awhp Talon

BiGMaC

#1
February 03, 2014, 04:52:39 PM
Way to go FT... Their action helps restore my faith in dealers....  They probably have a lot of trouble if you can wash it off.  LOL

•2013 Taurus SHO nonPP - All Ford factory options, 3BAR MAP, LMS v8 tune (mods for 3BAR, DPs, and T-stat), Paint & plastic correction, CQuart finest all exterior surfaces, limo black window tint,VLED Triton switchbacks, Daytime BrightLites switchback DRLs, full interior and exterior LED conversion, Lamin-X charcoal blackout tail lights and reflectors, PPE catted and coated downpipes, EBPP coated hotpipes with BoVs VTA, MDesign CAI
•2013 F250 CC Lariat 6.7EB Diesel -stock

DJE624

#2
February 03, 2014, 05:40:29 PM
Please post pictures!  I would like to see how they look on black as opposed to how they look on my white. 

Frozen Taurus

#3
February 03, 2014, 05:58:43 PM
Quote from: DJE624 on February 03, 2014, 05:40:29 PM
Please post pictures!  I would like to see how they look on black as opposed to how they look on my white.

I'm gonna wait till spring and I have a chance to smoke them out  ...either painted or LaminX tail tint
2011 Tuxedo Black SHO non PP, K&N drop in, TCE Big Brake Kit, Megan Racing Coilovers
My other car is a 447 awhp Talon

Frozen Taurus

#4
February 03, 2014, 06:03:28 PM Last Edit: February 03, 2014, 06:06:49 PM by Frozen Taurus
Coincidentally I followed a black SEL home from the dealer .... red tails look good for sure


2011 Tuxedo Black SHO non PP, K&N drop in, TCE Big Brake Kit, Megan Racing Coilovers
My other car is a 447 awhp Talon

mjhpadi

#5
February 03, 2014, 06:31:51 PM
They look good, but mine started flaking and had never seen a high pressure wash, it had only ever been hand washed.  I'm still working on fixing the chrome issue on a set of tails I got from DJE 624, but it is going slower then expected.  I will report as soon as I have something to report.
2010 Candy Red SHO, Livernois Stage 4 Tune, Airaid CAI, Tinted Headlamps & Tails, LED Interior Lighting, LED Running Lights, LED Puddle and License Plate Lamps, LED DRL's, Window Tint, Rear Window Spoiler, V3 Triton Switchback Running Lights, Colgan Bra, Ford Racing Gauges (oil pressure, oil temperature, boost/vacuum)
Replaced by 2020 Hertiage Edition GT-350

Frozen Taurus

#6
February 03, 2014, 06:35:27 PM
Quote from: mjhpadi on February 03, 2014, 06:31:51 PM
They look good, but mine started flaking and had never seen a high pressure wash, it had only ever been hand washed.  I'm still working on fixing the chrome issue on a set of tails I got from DJE 624, but it is going slower then expected.  I will report as soon as I have something to report.

I'm gonna have mine fixed too and sell them maybe
2011 Tuxedo Black SHO non PP, K&N drop in, TCE Big Brake Kit, Megan Racing Coilovers
My other car is a 447 awhp Talon

DJE624

#7
February 03, 2014, 06:35:57 PM
Quote from: Frozen Taurus on February 03, 2014, 06:03:28 PM
Coincidentally I followed a black SEL home from the dealer .... red tails look good for sure




That does look good.

DJE624

#8
February 03, 2014, 06:36:50 PM
Quote from: mjhpadi on February 03, 2014, 06:31:51 PM
They look good, but mine started flaking and had never seen a high pressure wash, it had only ever been hand washed.  I'm still working on fixing the chrome issue on a set of tails I got from DJE 624, but it is going slower then expected.  I will report as soon as I have something to report.

Waiting with baited breath to see your masterpiece! 

BlueSHO

#9
February 03, 2014, 06:37:52 PM
I had both tail lights and the 2 trunk pieces replaced under warranty on our 12 SHO. The dealer told me it was from washing the wrong way with either chemicals or brushes. What a joke as it's a KNOWN problem.

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BiGMaC

#10
February 03, 2014, 06:38:26 PM
interesting enough... no chrome on them in the pic ... Is the dealer getting you a set w/o the chrome trim?

•2013 Taurus SHO nonPP - All Ford factory options, 3BAR MAP, LMS v8 tune (mods for 3BAR, DPs, and T-stat), Paint & plastic correction, CQuart finest all exterior surfaces, limo black window tint,VLED Triton switchbacks, Daytime BrightLites switchback DRLs, full interior and exterior LED conversion, Lamin-X charcoal blackout tail lights and reflectors, PPE catted and coated downpipes, EBPP coated hotpipes with BoVs VTA, MDesign CAI
•2013 F250 CC Lariat 6.7EB Diesel -stock

Frozen Taurus

#11
February 03, 2014, 06:41:50 PM
Quote from: BiGMaC on February 03, 2014, 06:38:26 PM
interesting enough... no chrome on them in the pic ... Is the dealer getting you a set w/o the chrome trim?

Yes I am ditching chrome trim and going with the SEL red trim design....weirdly enough those cost more than the chrome SHO tails
2011 Tuxedo Black SHO non PP, K&N drop in, TCE Big Brake Kit, Megan Racing Coilovers
My other car is a 447 awhp Talon

BiGMaC

#12
February 03, 2014, 06:58:41 PM Last Edit: February 03, 2014, 07:00:45 PM by BiGMaC
...And now we understand why the chrome comes off.... I think.  :hmmm:  LOL

The ones without the chrome will be easier to wrap or paint.

I assume the dealer is installing?... be sure they get the spear right!

•2013 Taurus SHO nonPP - All Ford factory options, 3BAR MAP, LMS v8 tune (mods for 3BAR, DPs, and T-stat), Paint & plastic correction, CQuart finest all exterior surfaces, limo black window tint,VLED Triton switchbacks, Daytime BrightLites switchback DRLs, full interior and exterior LED conversion, Lamin-X charcoal blackout tail lights and reflectors, PPE catted and coated downpipes, EBPP coated hotpipes with BoVs VTA, MDesign CAI
•2013 F250 CC Lariat 6.7EB Diesel -stock

Frozen Taurus

#13
February 03, 2014, 07:00:05 PM
I was gonna install ...is the spear thing an issue?
2011 Tuxedo Black SHO non PP, K&N drop in, TCE Big Brake Kit, Megan Racing Coilovers
My other car is a 447 awhp Talon

BiGMaC

#14
February 03, 2014, 07:03:54 PM
It's attached to the tail light and the paint on the trunk lid with 3M dbl sided tape.  It's just tricky... If you have a reverse camera the spear is one piece including the camera housing.  So it could get pricey if it gets bent or broken.

•2013 Taurus SHO nonPP - All Ford factory options, 3BAR MAP, LMS v8 tune (mods for 3BAR, DPs, and T-stat), Paint & plastic correction, CQuart finest all exterior surfaces, limo black window tint,VLED Triton switchbacks, Daytime BrightLites switchback DRLs, full interior and exterior LED conversion, Lamin-X charcoal blackout tail lights and reflectors, PPE catted and coated downpipes, EBPP coated hotpipes with BoVs VTA, MDesign CAI
•2013 F250 CC Lariat 6.7EB Diesel -stock
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