Mulestang

My 08 Limited was rear-ended, and bumper was replaced. On my original factory PTM bumper, the leading edges that wrap around the rear quarter panel were protected from rock/debris by a thin clear vinyl strip. The repair shop didn't replace them, but will if I can give them a part #. I looked on fordparts but couldn't find them. Can I get an assist from someone with better search skills? Thanks

jsmith04

they don't make the clear ones any more

Mulestang

When did they stop making them? I saw a '14 with them yesterday.

bourgeois1269

I'm not sure which part that is, can you take a pic so maybe I can help you out ?

Mod (Ret.)

He's talking about the clear piece of vinyl that was placed on the front facing corners of the rear bumper. It protects the painted bumpers (STX models; maybe others) from stone chips or other junk the rear tires could throw back on the forward part of the rear bumper.

Those who do not have painted bumpers would not have this clear vinyl piece.

When looking for it from TASCO (for example), are you searching by model type? If not, try selecting STX.

Mulestang

Checked Tasca and Ford Parts under the Limited and STX. The vinyl isn't listed or shown in the IPB. Guess I'll look into having the repair shop's decal/stripe guy make them. Local Ford dealer told me that they must have been put on by a previous owner, because they aren't OEM. Convenient excuse for a part they can't find.

Fordfan2006

lmao. Dealers... My moms bosses 06 lariat has them and her boss was 90 so no way he'd put those on.

2nd150

How about some of this? A little pricey but you may find it cheaper somewhere else.

http://solutions.3m.com/wps/portal/3...rd-Pro-Series/

Mod (Ret.)

My 2005 STX had them, and my current 2007 STX has them; neither of which were put on by me!