Ford Performance DIff Cover paint chipping

[JT58Bronc]

Just walked around the back end and noticed my hardware was rusting. Took a pic and then noticed rust and degrading paint. Will have to try to contact FP.

My bolts started rusting pretty quick too in the FL humidity. They were only black oxided and I installed them that way. I should have painted them first. For now what I am doing is spraying them with T9 Boshield- a product used more in the marine industry. Stuff work great- it removes and prevents rust.

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[mikec426]

Realized I ordered my diff cover through accessories.Ford.com…

Haven’t been able to figure out how to contact them through the website yet…

 

[PowerBronco]

Realized I ordered my diff cover through accessories.Ford.com…

Haven’t been able to figure out how to contact them through the website yet…

My order was through the accessories.ford.com site as well. I just provided my order details, and contacted ford performance at [email protected]

 

[mikec426]

Got my replacement cover today! Now I’m trying to decide what to do.

Simply swap it out…

Have a more robust (maybe even Velocity Blue!) paint job put on it since I doubt Ford changed how they painted these since I bought mine…

Or repaint my existing cover and give this one to my BFF who recently got a WildTrak…

 

[redone17]

Got mine powder coated to avoid this mess. Same color as my steelies with added black inlay.

 

[Tybh88]

Has anyone tried applying a clear coat before installing?

 

[jsoa]

Update, the new diff cover they sent me is starting to have the same issues.

I emailed them again, and I'm happy to report they are sending a new one, but should be an updated version per this email

My plan of action is going to be:

- Install the new version when it arrives (to hold them to their standard)
- Get the old one stripped and powder coated (just in case)

 

[CarGuy]

I’m having mine powder coated before installing.

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