Chrome trim on instrument cluster.. reflects on windshield

richard u · 11-08-2006, 04:53 PM

Got a 07 limited...one nit pick.. The chrome trim on the instrument cluster and around the air vents reflects into the wind shield...a bit distracting.

Any after market fix for this, with out major surgery?

WhoIsTJones · 11-09-2006, 03:04 PM

Too much "bling" for you? You could have them sanded and repainted by any body shop or interior shop in your area. Painted to match the exterior would be nice, but expensive.

410Fortune · 11-09-2006, 03:26 PM

or you can get some paint and sand paper and do it yourself for $10

richard u · 11-09-2006, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by 410Fortune

or you can get some paint and sand paper and do it yourself for $10

Sounds like a good idea.. How do you get the trim rings off?

410Fortune · 11-09-2006, 04:44 PM

I have no idea! hahaha I could figure it out if I looked though, they may be part of the dash most late model stuff just pulls apart with clips, but I am just not familiar with the Gen III stuff

richard u · 11-09-2006, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by 410Fortune

I have no idea! hahaha I could figure it out if I looked though, they may be part of the dash most late model stuff just pulls apart with clips, but I am just not familiar with the Gen III stuff

All I need to do is mess up my wifes week old car..Wonder if any of the other models have dash colored trim rings? Perhaps I could get them at a ford dealer.

Speed_Guy · 03-11-2007, 10:13 PM

I have the same complaint about the chromed plastic on the dash. Ditto the interior front door handles. I see the chrome reflected every time I look at the exterior mirrors through the side windows.

I walked around the dealership yesterday and every vehicle I looked at including the Ironman has the same chrome. The parts dude confirmed this. What a stupid design element. Ford let the artsy types have way too much freedom.

Pulling the chrome vents and painting them is a possibility, but on a brand new car? I don't think so.

techboj · 03-12-2007, 01:15 AM

Pull the trim (if possible), then instead of roughing it out with sandpaper and paint, use one of those ready cut films. They are usually made of high-heat good bonding vinyl. With a little patience and creativity you can remove the "bling"

There are "fake chrome" and "brushed aluminum" versions or depending on the color of your dash, use black or simple gray to complement it. That way, you wont run into any issues with your new truck and you would still be able to return it to original whenever you want

You may use something like this: http://cgi.ebay.ca/Universal-Carbon-...QQcmdZViewItem

Or use a complete dash kit made for your X and replace existing trim

11-08-2006, 04:53 PM	#1
richard u Wannabe Elite Explorer 07 limited Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 3 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Chrome trim on instrument cluster.. reflects on windshield Got a 07 limited...one nit pick.. The chrome trim on the instrument cluster and around the air vents reflects into the wind shield...a bit distracting. Any after market fix for this, with out major surgery?

11-09-2006, 03:26 PM	#3
410Fortune ELITE BRONCO2ERER Crawlorado B2 Mod Join Date: Aug 2000 Posts: 22,099 Vehicle Specs	or you can get some paint and sand paper and do it yourself for $10 __________________ 96 Explorer daily driver build-1996 XLT 5.0L AWD to 4x4 conversion complete on 33's 88 BII 5.0L conversion - BII 5.0l drivetrain thread My Bronco II - 1988 Bronco II 4x4 V8 on 35's - registry and updates Wifes 07 FJ build - 2007 FJ cruiser locked and lifted

11-09-2006, 04:44 PM	#5
410Fortune ELITE BRONCO2ERER Crawlorado B2 Mod Join Date: Aug 2000 Posts: 22,099 Vehicle Specs	I have no idea! hahaha I could figure it out if I looked though, they may be part of the dash most late model stuff just pulls apart with clips, but I am just not familiar with the Gen III stuff __________________ 96 Explorer daily driver build-1996 XLT 5.0L AWD to 4x4 conversion complete on 33's 88 BII 5.0L conversion - BII 5.0l drivetrain thread My Bronco II - 1988 Bronco II 4x4 V8 on 35's - registry and updates Wifes 07 FJ build - 2007 FJ cruiser locked and lifted

03-11-2007, 10:13 PM	#7
Speed_Guy Wannabe Elite Explorer Denver '07 XLT Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 3 Vehicle Specs	Chrome trim is on all 2007 models I have the same complaint about the chromed plastic on the dash. Ditto the interior front door handles. I see the chrome reflected every time I look at the exterior mirrors through the side windows. I walked around the dealership yesterday and every vehicle I looked at including the Ironman has the same chrome. The parts dude confirmed this. What a stupid design element. Ford let the artsy types have way too much freedom. Pulling the chrome vents and painting them is a possibility, but on a brand new car? I don't think so.

11-09-2006, 03:04 PM	#2
WhoIsTJones Wannabe Elite Explorer Beaumont, TX '06 Eddie Bauer Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 2 Vehicle Specs	Too much "bling" for you? You could have them sanded and repainted by any body shop or interior shop in your area. Painted to match the exterior would be nice, but expensive.

03-12-2007, 01:15 AM	#8
techboj Wannabe Elite Explorer Surrey, BC Canada 99 Sport + 06 EB Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 212 Vehicle Specs	Pull the trim (if possible), then instead of roughing it out with sandpaper and paint, use one of those ready cut films. They are usually made of high-heat good bonding vinyl. With a little patience and creativity you can remove the "bling" There are "fake chrome" and "brushed aluminum" versions or depending on the color of your dash, use black or simple gray to complement it. That way, you wont run into any issues with your new truck and you would still be able to return it to original whenever you want You may use something like this: http://cgi.ebay.ca/Universal-Carbon-...QQcmdZViewItem Or use a complete dash kit made for your X and replace existing trim