larrylu Posted June 23, 2012 Report Share Posted June 23, 2012 We all know about the peeling, but has anyone had to replace the lights twice? I am. I had them done at 18K and now at 35K they are peeling again. I think I'll try to get the dealer replace them with the black trimmed lights from the lower model. I like the black look better and they might hold up better. [ATTACH]752[/ATTACH] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
double c Posted June 23, 2012 Report Share Posted June 23, 2012 Replaced at 20K, now that I am over 36K, replacement is peeling. Dealer will not consider since Out of Warranty-even tho their supply chain. Cost at 300-400. Not happy. but will live with it for a while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bpd1151 Posted June 23, 2012 Report Share Posted June 23, 2012 Sandpaper, masking tape, rattle can of spray paint (in your preferred color) and about 30min of your time = all of less than $15 Seems to me if they're out of warranty, an easy fix, and a reason to enjoy a couple of beers afterwards. You're right, it's not right, but still...... an easy task to accomplish on your own :couch2: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
double c Posted June 24, 2012 Report Share Posted June 24, 2012 Sandpaper, masking tape, rattle can of spray paint (in your preferred color) and about 30min of your time = all of less than $15 Seems to me if they're out of warranty, an easy fix, and a reason to enjoy a couple of beers afterwards. You're right, it's not right, but still...... an easy task to accomplish on your own :couch2: Have thought about Plasti-dip on a lot of the chrome. But I don't need that to justify the beers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larrylu Posted June 24, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 24, 2012 I don't care how easy the spray can fix is I'm going to try to get replacements with OEM non chrome units. Just my luck to find out in 15 K miles that the black peels off and find chrome underneath. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Got5onIt Posted June 24, 2012 Report Share Posted June 24, 2012 My '12 chrome lights peeled just a couple months after buying the car new. The chrome is complete shit. QC in that dept. failed in a major way. I had my lights tinted and the chrome peeled off and painted black. No issues since. The chrome on your new lights will peel again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darreli Posted June 24, 2012 Report Share Posted June 24, 2012 I'm on my third set of taillights. They supposedly fixed the issue a while ago but obviously that's not true Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjhpadi Posted June 24, 2012 Report Share Posted June 24, 2012 I have seen several people here and on other forums that had to have their tails replaced more then once. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpoolinX2 Posted June 25, 2012 Report Share Posted June 25, 2012 Mine were peeling. I was going to see about having them replaced with non-SHO units, but rather than fight Ford on something they probably wouldn't do, I just Plasti-dipped mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markssho Posted June 25, 2012 Report Share Posted June 25, 2012 I had mine replaced once...been watching them closely but so far so good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larrylu Posted June 25, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 25, 2012 My dealer service manager was not able to get approval for replacing my second set with the non SHO black ones. So far it seems I can count on about 17K before seeing the dreaded peeling. Service writer says the black ones peel also. Next time I won't be on warrantee so maybe then I'll sand and paint as Mike advises. I can't see it as a half hour job though! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gregoire Posted June 25, 2012 Report Share Posted June 25, 2012 Have thought about Plasti-dip on a lot of the chrome. But I don't need that to justify the beers. Funny, here is the back of mine: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crash712us Posted June 26, 2012 Report Share Posted June 26, 2012 Mine peeled a 6k had replaced and 21k so far so good. When they peel I'll be going the plastidip route. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpoolinX2 Posted June 26, 2012 Report Share Posted June 26, 2012 Funny, here is the back of mine: http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n630/gregoire2/dechrome005.jpg http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n630/gregoire2/dechrome003.jpg Exactly how mine looks, just silver, and debadged. Also did the chrome on the grille in the front, turned out perfect. Loving this Plasti-dip! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frozensvt Posted July 11, 2012 Report Share Posted July 11, 2012 I'm new, so forgive me if this has been addressed. Picked up a new 2011 last week. Tails were peeling while it was still on the lot. Went from the sales lot and right to service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frozensvt Posted July 11, 2012 Report Share Posted July 11, 2012 My brother in law works in the parts department for the dealership I bought my new one from. Ordered me all new lights under warranty. 3 of the 4 lights were bad out of the box. Some quality issues I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjhpadi Posted July 12, 2012 Report Share Posted July 12, 2012 My dealer service manager was not able to get approval for replacing my second set with the non SHO black ones. So far it seems I can count on about 17K before seeing the dreaded peeling. Service writer says the black ones peel also. Next time I won't be on warrantee so maybe then I'll sand and paint as Mike advises. I can't see it as a half hour job though! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk When talking with Double C this evening this subject was brought up and since he is experiencing peeling on his second set of taillights, I mentioned that the Lamin-X tint film I used on my tails were large enough that you could cover the chrome trim with it. I was thinking that if you use Lamin-X and cover the trim part of the tail light it might serve to help protect the chrome from peeling and also eliminate the chrome look of the tail light trim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larrylu Posted July 12, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 12, 2012 Super good idea. I will look into it while my replacements are still new and unpeeled. Is the film a DIY project or is it best farmed out? I'm still shaky after my abject failure with the hood stripes. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j1mmyr1chter Posted July 12, 2012 Report Share Posted July 12, 2012 Just get rid of them and get a set of used SELs from somebody: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjhpadi Posted July 12, 2012 Report Share Posted July 12, 2012 Super good idea. I will look into it while my replacements are still new and unpeeled. Is the film a DIY project or is it best farmed out? I'm still shaky after my abject failure with the hood stripes. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Can do it either way, I did it myself, was pleased with the results, but Lamin-X lists dealers that do the install. My closest was like a 2 hour drive. Just takes time and patience to get the alighnment right. The price quoted by the dealer to install the tail light tint was very reasonable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeelBird Posted July 25, 2012 Report Share Posted July 25, 2012 My '12 will be a year old next month. I noticed a chip out of the chrome trim on the passenger side tail light last week and carried it back to the dealer on Friday. He saw the problem, also looked at the other tail and saw some chips there too, which I hadn't yet discovered. Got a call this AM that the dealer rec'd an email from Ford which required photos to be submitted before they will ship the parts. Dealer is 45+ minutes away. Made the trek, the service manager took about 15 photos and will send them along. I guess the company is making it tougher for us, because of the volume of claims. They should get their QC in order. Remind them of the slogan, "At Ford, Quality is Job One." Replacement, of course, require a 3rd jaunt to the dealer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjhpadi Posted July 25, 2012 Report Share Posted July 25, 2012 The dealer is now required to take photos and get the OK from Ford before doing any replacement for warranty. I had the same experience with my tails and also when I needed my seats repaired. According to my service manager this new policy began last Jan. I guess it is an attempt to make sure there are no bogus warranty claims that Ford is paying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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