Anyone else have weird paint like this? Also, how would I secure a loose mirror blinker?

[Prince_Polaris]

Okay, so, I'm just more curious about this than anything- How come my paint is really bright red on the front fenders and the hood, yet everywhere else it's more of a muted red? Is that just something that happens?

Also, my passenger side mirror blinker thingy (on the underside) is loose and hanging down a little, is there a certain way to fix that or can I just slap a piece of tape on there and call it a day? (sorry for the terrible pictures, I never thought to snap one of the mirror itself, I can get one later)




One last thing... If any of you happen to know what's up with the AC here that would be nice too:

2004 5.4L - A/C System Questions

 

[Trainmaster]

Looks like the nose has been replaced and repainted. Have you checked for that?

 

[BRIANGEE]

Is it that bad on the other side? On your other thread it doesn't look that bad but it could just be lighting.

https://www.expeditionforum.com/posts/303081/

Have you checked out a vehicle report for indications it's been in an accident?

You can check by VIN here:
https://www.vehiclehistory.com

 

[Hamfisted]

Yeah, it's probably been wrecked and repaired, and that's the newer paint you see there on the front cap. Did you get a CarFax report with the purchase ? Always a good idea to pull one on any used vehicle you're serious about, before buying.
As far as the courtesy lights on the exterior mirrors go. Check the spring clip is in place that sticks up through the bottom of the mirror body. That's what holds that end of the lens up tight. Also check the retaining screw at the inner edge of the lens, on the bottom of the mirror body. Push the mirror body full forward (as far forward as it will go...) and look up under the mirror body and you'll see the retaining screw up there. Just make sure it's secure. You can get replacement lenses on ebay. I replaced mine with clear ones and use amber and clear LED bulbs.


Here's the spring clip behind the mirror glass that helps secure the lens to the mirror body..... push the mirror glass to gain access to it...






Here's the retaining screw at the inner edge of the lens .... push the mirror body full forward to gain access to it....

 

[1955moose]

It definitely was repainted, mine was left side. They never put back striping is how I knew. Pro job other than that boner. Didn't notice it till I was waxing it one day. Stripe on left fender, but nowhere furthur back.

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[Black]

Like others said, likely been repainted in portions.
Though, Reds especially metallic reds can fade in unusual fashions. Differences in temperatures for the body panels can make a substantial difference over time.

I had a laser red 1996 Mustang Gt. I know it had never been wrecked and the metal above the windshield that met the convertible top faded the quickest. The trunk lid and hood faded rather quickly too. When I sold it in 2012 the panels were almost all noticeably different.

 

[Prince_Polaris]

No wrecks, guys! I checked that site, and boy, the 16 mpg it was tested for originally would sure be nice because I'm running at 7 for now.

Yeah, it's probably been wrecked and repaired, and that's the newer paint you see there on the front cap. Did you get a CarFax report with the purchase ? Always a good idea to pull one on any used vehicle you're serious about, before buying.
As far as the courtesy lights on the exterior mirrors go. Check the spring clip is in place that sticks up through the bottom of the mirror body. That's what holds that end of the lens up tight. Also check the retaining screw at the inner edge of the lens, on the bottom of the mirror body. Push the mirror body full forward (as far forward as it will go...) and look up under the mirror body and you'll see the retaining screw up there. Just make sure it's secure. You can get replacement lenses on ebay. I replaced mine with clear ones and use amber and clear LED bulbs.


Here's the spring clip behind the mirror glass that helps secure the lens to the mirror body..... push the mirror glass to gain access to it...





Here's the retaining screw at the inner edge of the lens .... push the mirror body full forward to gain access to it....

Okay, I have a screwdriver in the car so I'll have to check that later!

 

[BRIANGEE]

7 mpg?! Sounds like you need to put your head under the hood and tune her up! I get 13 in city and 15 or so on the highway.

 

[Hamfisted]

Yeah, maybe not "wrecked" because the front bumper looks to be faded like the main body of the truck. But it does look like the hood and fender have been painted. How's the other side fender look ? If you're only getting 7 mpg, something is seriously wrong. Should get at least 16 around town and about 18 on the highway.

 

[JExpedition07]

Those front fenders and hood have definelty been repainted.