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Old Oct 25, 2010 | 03:42 PM
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Chipping chrome door handles

On my 2007 Expedition Limited the “chrome” on the door handles and on the drink holders is starting to peel away. It looks terrible and I really do not think it should be peeling after three years. Unfortunately it is not covered on the extended warranty (ESP $100.00 deductable) I purchased. Any suggestions or is there a TSB out there for this issue?
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Old Oct 25, 2010 | 03:54 PM
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Originally Posted by cjgeorge32
On my 2007 Expedition Limited the “chrome” on the door handles and on the drink holders is starting to peel away. It looks terrible and I really do not think it should be peeling after three years. Unfortunately it is not covered on the extended warranty (ESP $100.00 deductable) I purchased. Any suggestions or is there a TSB out there for this issue?
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No, no tsb's that I know of. Just crap workmanship. Most chromed plastic has become really poor. The only option other than replace the parts, is to sand off the chrome and paint it to match the car.
 
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Old Oct 26, 2010 | 04:45 PM
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that could look really nice. I'd try the paint idea.


there are a few interior dress up sellers on eBay...might have something that would look nice
 
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Old Oct 27, 2010 | 10:09 AM
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I had a couple of my door handles replaced under the 12k warranty, and the front grill for rust spots. I live in Arizona, and never see snow or salt.
 
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Old Oct 27, 2010 | 11:15 AM
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Old Oct 27, 2010 | 11:27 AM
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Nice affordable repair to an inferior problem. Note that Ebay item is a cover, not replacement handles, which should make the installation even easier
 
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Old Oct 27, 2010 | 11:44 AM
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Yeah, and don't think that over time, that won't chip too. The only way to make a good long lasting chrome anything, is to make it out of metal.
 
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