Chrome Shift handle Pealing - Repair Ideas?

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Hadn't seen this discussed - sorry if it comes off as a newb already covered topic.

Picked up a 2008 Limited 2 weeks ago, the only real interior flaw is on the shift handle, suppose since it's the only major flaw it really stands out. Also my hand touches it daily.

Here's a link to the part in question: http://st.motortrend.com/uploads/sites/10/2015/11/2012-ford-expedition-limited-suv-gear-shift.png

The top portion where the palm of the hand meets is peeling on mine...the 1/2 inch wide chrome stripe. Has anyone repaired this issue before...or can just that portion of the shifter be replaced?

Best idea I can come up with is taping off the plastic wood areas, sanding it all smooth and then getting some chrome vinyl from the sign shop and recovering.

-Tim
 

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This center chrome assembly is replaceable, as are the side pieces. Cost is somewhere around $40 - $50. This part is out of the F150 parts bin and there have been revisions over the years, likely some part numbers supersede others, so your best bet is to contact a dealer with your VIN to get the part number they show. It'll probably be something like 9L1Z7213B, 9L1Z7213BA, or 9L1Z7213BD. You'll notice below that over the years, the side pieced have changed, but the center part remains the same regardless of finish.

I believe 2015 or 2016 Ford offered this piece in satin black.
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Navigator:
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I remember reading threads about these being changed out in the past, so its somewhere on this forum.
 
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Exactly what I was looking for - thank you so much for the reply and the part numbers.

This is the last item on my list of repairs to fix worn OE items.

-Tim
 
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