Tuns Posted February 6 Share Posted February 6 Hi The silver trim that sits just above the number plate and houses the rear light for the number plate has become loose and is hanging off. Has anyone had any experience fixing this themselves? Looking at it, it looks like the screws holding the trim on have become rusted and one has completely failed. Also, all the sealant has pretty much disintegrated away. Im just wondering if anyone has repaired theirs and has any advice? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isetta Posted February 6 Share Posted February 6 Partly depends how properly you want to do it and how nice your car is. Some people (which could be me) might be tempted to shove some no more nails down the back of it. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tuns Posted February 6 Author Share Posted February 6 9 minutes ago, isetta said: Partly depends how properly you want to do it and how nice your car is. Some people (which could be me) might be tempted to shove some no more nails down the back of it. Ha. Well I'd like it to look tidy. It's the sealant bit that I'll probably struggle with. Also getting the remaining bolt off is a pain in the arsed as it's all seized on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomsFocus Posted February 6 Share Posted February 6 They're usually beyond repair and need replacing. Expensive and hard to find in silver (chrome) though as most were body coloured. You'll see plenty just taped on if you start looking at other Mk2.5s! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarsfromNorway Posted February 6 Share Posted February 6 Search for ZZVF ZVXY-FCS4-010 and see what comes up. I have fitted one on my car and it fits perfectly, and it's almost the tenth of the price Ford is asking for it. This is very dark grey, not black as some places listed, the part number for the chrome is ZZVF ZVXY-FCS4-010A. I was going to wrap mine anyway so i did'nt bother with the chrome. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tuns Posted February 7 Author Share Posted February 7 I've managed to source a replacement but it's the sealant part I'm going to struggle with. I might focus my time this weekend actually getting it off and asses the damage Cheers for the help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomsFocus Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 The sealant was originally sticky backed foam. You can buy it in sheets or rolls online. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveT70 Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 16 hours ago, isetta said: Partly depends how properly you want to do it and how nice your car is. Some people (which could be me) might be tempted to shove some no more nails down the back of it. Yep, or use 3M tape Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarsfromNorway Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 12 hours ago, Tuns said: I've managed to source a replacement but it's the sealant part I'm going to struggle with. I might focus my time this weekend actually getting it off and asses the damage Cheers for the help I bought this by the meter on eBay, search for one side foam tape or something similar. I think i ordered 1.5 or 2 mm thick, and 20 mm wide. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevejwalford Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 My last focus was exactly the same with the silver trim, it was hanging off so I just bought another in the colour of my car rather than chrome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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