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Chrome on taillights peeling again already!

Started by donky4444, March 16, 2014, 07:29:27 PM

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donky4444

March 16, 2014, 07:29:27 PM
I just had them replaced on 9/30/13 while I was still under warranty. Hopefull they have some type of parts warranty on them. I can't believe they started in less than 6 months. If they will cover them again I'm going to push for the SE tails without the chrome.
2017 Lincoln MKZ 3.0tt with LMS tune

2014 SHO 402a PP 20" flower wheels. LME  tune, 3 bar MAP, LED Puddle Lights and LED DRL's from Drive Bright, tinted head and tail lights, gloss black vinyl wrapped all chrome with custom chrome SHO emblems front and rear. SOLD

2015 X Sport LME 3 bar tune, LED Puddle and plate lights

BiGMaC

#1
March 16, 2014, 08:04:41 PM
Quote from: donky4444 on March 16, 2014, 07:29:27 PM
I just had them replaced on 9/30/13 while I was still under warranty. Hopefull they have some type of parts warranty on them. I can't believe they started in less than 6 months. If they will cover them again I'm going to push for the SE tails without the chrome.

Even if your BTB warranty is expired, maybe the warranty on the part (a separate thing) will cover the replacement parts.... It;s a known issue and I seem to remember a Ford TSB on the problem.... MJ and DJE will have direct experience with this issue.  There are options. Hopefully they'll chime in.

•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
March 16, 2014, 08:14:01 PM
I replaced mine with red surround for about $300.  Couldn't be happier with them.  (The dealer told me Ford would only put the original equipment back on.) 

68_GT

#3
March 16, 2014, 08:22:16 PM
2013 PP SHO LMS 93V10 tune, 170* T stat, 3bar, K&N drop in, plugs re-gapped, 4in exhaust tips.
UPDATE - 130K miles =blown engine. Unleashed tune and EBPP upgrade turbo billet wheels / Turbo Smart WGA's on a bran new long block. Let's get this SHO on the road !

2013 Fusion Titanium 2.0 EB daily driver ;) - LMS 93 tune and CPE intercooler

donky4444

#4
March 16, 2014, 08:22:37 PM
If they warranty the parts and it keeps happening this quickly ill gladly let them keep changing them out. You would think they would eventually get sick of replacing them.
2017 Lincoln MKZ 3.0tt with LMS tune

2014 SHO 402a PP 20" flower wheels. LME  tune, 3 bar MAP, LED Puddle Lights and LED DRL's from Drive Bright, tinted head and tail lights, gloss black vinyl wrapped all chrome with custom chrome SHO emblems front and rear. SOLD

2015 X Sport LME 3 bar tune, LED Puddle and plate lights

68_GT

#5
March 16, 2014, 08:33:21 PM
they probably count on your getting tired of bringing your SHO in too.

can you just peel it all the way off ?
2013 PP SHO LMS 93V10 tune, 170* T stat, 3bar, K&N drop in, plugs re-gapped, 4in exhaust tips.
UPDATE - 130K miles =blown engine. Unleashed tune and EBPP upgrade turbo billet wheels / Turbo Smart WGA's on a bran new long block. Let's get this SHO on the road !

2013 Fusion Titanium 2.0 EB daily driver ;) - LMS 93 tune and CPE intercooler

DJE624

#6
March 16, 2014, 08:39:07 PM
It's grey plastic underneath the chrome. I got my reds at tascaparts.com  Easy swap job.   

BiGMaC

#7
March 16, 2014, 10:57:32 PM
If you had time to press it.... could ultimately get red w/o chrome from them just to stop the constant replacement... BTW, if you talk to them you don't use a pressure washer on the car (tails), right... hint, hint

•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

mjhpadi

#8
March 16, 2014, 11:02:50 PM
I had mine replaced a few years ago, and they are showing signs of peeling again.  Dave sent me his old taillights and I am going to try to replace the chrome on them.  I attempted using chrome tape, but the curves on the taillights won't allow the tape to contour without lines or cutting.  I am going to try chrome paint, but I haven't tried it yet. I've been a bit slow on spending about $100.00 for the high quality chrome paint and I'm still in the process of figuring how to either mask the lights or get them apart to paint the chrome trim.
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

SHOdded

#9
March 16, 2014, 11:03:38 PM
Get chrome replacements & slap some PlastiDip glossifier on?  I think you can sand the chrome off, then prime & paint.
2007 Ford Edge SEL, Powerstop F/R Brake Kit, TXT LED 6000K Lo & Hi Beams, W16W LED Reverse Bulbs, 3BSpec 2.5w Map Lights, 5W Cree rear dome lights, 5W Cree cargo light, DTBL LED Taillights

If tuned:  Take note of the strategy code as you return to stock (including 3 bar MAP to 2 bar MAP) -> take car in & get it serviced -> check strategy code when you get car back -> have tuner update your tune if the strategy code has changed -> reload tune -> ENJOY!

Shonuff1140

#10
March 16, 2014, 11:10:49 PM
I really prodded the dealer here to go for the reds but it was a no go even after 2X's replacement. One is peeling very slightly again so it will be my 3rd set.

BiGMaC

#11
March 16, 2014, 11:15:23 PM
Quote from: chad1140 on March 16, 2014, 11:10:49 PM
I really prodded the dealer here to go for the reds but it was a no go even after 2X's replacement. One is peeling very slightly again so it will be my 3rd set.

Sorry to hear than man.
Seems like it's a "war of attrition"... You would think a third grader could do the $math... I guess most folks just go away as Ford anticipates which, of course, continues the policy.

•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

mjhpadi

#12
March 16, 2014, 11:28:43 PM
Quote from: SHOdded on March 16, 2014, 11:03:38 PM
Get chrome replacements & slap some PlastiDip glossifier on?  I think you can sand the chrome off, then prime & paint.
I am not sure that I want to use PlastiDip, and I am finding the chrome that hasn't peeled is fairly difficult to remove without scratching the plastic underneath. I think one reason the chrome is peeling is because it doesn't adhere properly to the plastic. I am finding the plastic is very, very smooth, so there is nothing for the chrome to "grip"...I'm thinking that maybe doing the finally sanding with 2000 grit MAY give the chrome paint something to grip without being noticable once the paint is applied.  I would love to talk to someone that has used the high line chrome paint, just for some hints on applying it.
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

Larrylu

#13
March 17, 2014, 07:36:52 AM

Quote from: chad1140 on March 16, 2014, 11:10:49 PM
I really prodded the dealer here to go for the reds but it was a no go even after 2X's replacement. One is peeling very slightly again so it will be my 3rd set.

I'm on my third set and they are starting to peel again. The last time I also tried to get the dealer to replace with the lower level all red ones, but Ford would not allow a replacement with a part that was not original.
2010 Loaded, Non PP, Steel Blue Metallic, Livernois Stage 4+, Blacked out grill, Nexus 7 Tablet running Torque Pro

DJE624

#14
March 17, 2014, 07:57:03 AM
Ford must have gone after their vendor.  I can't imagine them taking the hit for this.  There may be hundreds of trashed sets of tail lights out there.  Maybe thousands!
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