Chrome Bubbling

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jake52
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Just noticed the "Chrome" bubbling on one side only near the mirror. Can't believe I'll have to take it in for this to be fixed. Is there an easier way with Ford under warranty to send such pictures and get a response, rather than taking the car in, being told they will have to order the bits and making two visits. Hoping none of the rest is going to go the same way.

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Rizmo
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Post by Rizmo »

jake52, how long have had the car and are you the first owner. Doesn't look as though it happened overnight but it must be easy to rectify.
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jake52
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Had it a month now. It's not due to stone chips, just looks very cheap. You can flatten out some of the bubbling but not a good sign. The fact the opposite side is good gives me some confidence that all the chrome isn't going to end up like this.
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Is it chrome effect tape?

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Post by cianpars »

I've visited my local Ford dealer several times over the last few years and seen this on more than one new vehicle they've had in stock. Could be a reaction to a chemical, though I suspect poor quality control on the production front.
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What model do you have? If not the Vignale, I’d go with Wdf76’s suggestion over the top of rubber for the “effect’ as opposed to the chrome you find on the Vignale but isn’t easy to make out from the pictures. They look more satin/brushed than chrome.

Or, could it be protective film that hasn’t been removed?
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Its not the protective film, that was also my original thought. It appears to be cheap foil tape
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So not a Vignale then?

Unless you bought the car brand new and the dealer fitted it without your permission I can’t see them taking ownership of a poor cosmetic modification by a previous owner.
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It is a vignale, standard trim
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Then take it back.
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