I'm fed up with the fading of my bed rails, so I've decided to get new ones.

Any places on the internet that sell cheap OEM ford parts?

 

before you buy new bed rails try this http://www.autogeek.net/rafaca.html
i've had much sucess with it on my truck ,2 other 2004 f150,the body claddding on a rav4 and the top of a convertible mustang.i love it and as long as they make it i see no reason to use anything else.

 

Fordpartsonline.com

 

I had the same problem but mine had a green tint to them as well. . I just hope my 2006 doesn't do it!

Did you ever put Tire Shine on them?

 

I used tire dressing on my '98 all the time. It was a stop gap move for sure, but as long as you keep it up they can last. Avoid Back to Black, doesn't work all that well.

 

Try "303 Aerospace Protectant". Non-silicone vinyl/plastic dressing that works much better than anything I've ever tried. Available from most marine supply stores.

 

Does it run when it rains?

 

I've never noticed it running and streaking the fenders after it rains. I use it on all the exterior black/charcoal plastic and rubber except the tires.

303 info page

 

I just pulled mine of my 2004 Supercrew cause I got a toolbox?
Interested?

 

Not really. I'd rather have a new set... Judging from your info and your sig pic, I'd venture to say that your's are prolly faded too.

Thanks for the offer though!

 

I used back-to-black and it works well for me.

 

Ditto!

Works like a charm! I've been using it for years with brilliant results. Priceless product!

 

I had no luck with the Back to Black. I had high hopes, but it ran in the rain and dried unevenly. Course, that was in Phoenix, AZ, where if rains it dumps and then goes back to hot as heck. Just sharing my experience, normally I love the Mothers brand stuff.

 

Back to Black runs like crazy when it rains.