Windshield Chrome Bubble

[rrglenn]

I have some corrosion on the chrome above the windshield, driver side. It is small bubble with a hole and a little corrosion showing through - total size is about half a dime. I've read in other places that there isn't much you can do other then rechrome or replace the part. Any advice?

[Sealy]

Re: Windshield Chrome Bubble

Many posts on the board on this one. The general advice: replace. Also, do it quickly. These parts new from Ford are drying up real quick and replacements are getting hard to find.

[merlot4]

Re: Windshield Chrome Bubble

I've only seen 2 of the 3 pieces available from Ford, so you might extend your search to salvage.

[Bradford]

Re: Windshield Chrome Bubble

I've only seen 2 of the 3 pieces available from Ford, so you might extend your search to salvage.

I bought all 3 pieces from Tousley Ford, can't remember the exact price, but after checking several Ford dealers around, I remember Tousley had the best price, and do remember it was around $300.00 +/- including shipping. Changed out all 3 pieces myself in less than 45 minutes.

[merlot4]

Re: Windshield Chrome Bubble

This is very good information, Bradford! Do you think this going to be limited to what's in stock at dealers?

[Katxoxo]

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I got all three pieces from Titus Wills Ford -- it said only two were available but when I called, all three were in stock (and they were not short on them either).

The piece is really coated plastic, so there are no fixes for the most part.


Bradford -- did your 2005 need them or did you buy them to have them? I thought only the earlier models suffered with this issue.

[Bradford]

Re: Windshield Chrome Bubble

This is very good information, Bradford! Do you think this going to be limited to what's in stock at dealers?

Merlot4, I don't know if these were in their stock or if they ordered them. I also bought a factory replacement leather cover for drivers seat as my Cashmere interior is very light colored and wanted to get my hands on this before they became obsolete. I think the young man I delt with was named Mike, very helpful and went out of his way to help me and make sure I was satisfied.

Katxoxo, I needed them, one side was replaced several years ago, and since the top and one side was starting to bubble.

On another note, I plan on cleaning up the 3 pieces taken off and having a local paint shop paint them a Charcoal or Silver Grey and clearcoat for future use when replacement is no longer available.

[Katxoxo]

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Thanks for answering Bradford. Now you have me thinking that I should get them in case on my newer bird (I replaced them on my 2003 DSB but just bought a 2005 Torch Red).

[Southern]

Re: Windshield Chrome Bubble

How do you get them off?

[Bradford]

Re: Windshield Chrome Bubble

To get them off, remove the plastic trim panels on the interior 3 of them, above windshield and roof pillars, there you will see the bolts that hold them in place. Get a deep 9mm socket to remove them, get a magnatized socket if possible or the nuts get lost into a cavity impossible to retrieve from.

[FritsB]

Re: Windshield Chrome Bubble

To get them off, remove the plastic trim panels on the interior 3 of them, above windshield and roof pillars, there you will see the bolts that hold them in place. Get a deep 9mm socket to remove them, get a magnatized socket if possible or the nuts get lost into a cavity impossible to retrieve from.

It also helps to put some grease in the socket to keep the nuts from falling out.

[Sealy]

Re: Windshield Chrome Bubble

It also helps to put some grease in the socket to keep the nuts from falling out.

Doctors in Europe have the strangest treatments. Can't even imagine what ailment this is for.

[merlot4]

Re: Windshield Chrome Bubble

You probably don't want to know either!

[rerdmann17]

Re: Windshield Chrome Bubble

I Just replaced the top center section only. It had same problem. $125.00 and the part is still available.

[HEYMON1]

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Bradford , how much did the seat cover cost? I hope I'm not being to nosy.

Monty-heymon1