Product Description
Ford Five Hundred / Mercury Montego 2005-2007 Chrome ABS Trunk Bar Trim (TB45490)
TB45490 is a one-piece trunk bar trim in chrome plated ABS plastic for the 2005 through 2007 Ford Five Hundred and Mercury Montego sedans. It's not stainless steel. The record describes it as "High Quality Chrome Plated ABS Plastic - Imported," which sets it apart from QAA's made-in-USA stainless line. This trunk trim is chrome ABS plastic, listed for the Five Hundred and Montego.
Two nameplates
The title and the fitment name both cars with their years: Ford Five Hundred 2005-2007 and Mercury Montego 2005-2007, 4-door sedan. If you have either car in those years, this listing covers it.
Material, plainly
Chrome plated ABS plastic, imported. The record says the trim is cut to perfection and polished to a mirror shine. There are no gauge, 304 or made-in-USA claims for this part, because it isn't steel.
Tape
3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape. QAA states the tape will hold for a lifetime without causing any damage to the surface of the vehicle.
Where it goes
The part name is "Trunk Bar Trim" and the note says "Trunk Accent Trim." No dimensions or exact position are listed, so check the photos against your trunk lid before ordering.
Caring for chrome plating
Plated plastic needs gentler care than steel. Wash with mild soap and a soft cloth, and skip polishing compounds and abrasive pads, which can wear through the plating. A plain rinse and a microfiber dry are usually enough to keep it bright.
Clean before fitting
Wash the trunk lid, rinse, dry and wipe the area with isopropyl alcohol so no wax or polish residue remains.
Positioning
Hold the trim in place by hand and check it's centered. Painter's tape at each end marks the spot. Look from directly behind the car and from both corners.
Applying
Set the trim on your marks and press firmly along its length. Warm, dry weather helps; avoid washing for a day.
Linked part
MC45490 is a two-piece mirror cover set for the same sedans. Its sibling line gives no material, so check that listing before assuming the two match.
Plastic or steel?
If you were expecting polished stainless, note that this trunk bar is chrome plated ABS. Call Quality Automotive Trims at 877-752-3811 if you want to ask about other trunk trim options for these cars.
What you'll need
Mild soap, water, isopropyl alcohol, lint-free cloths and painter's tape.
Checking the result
After pressing, step back several feet and look at the trim from directly behind the car. It should sit level and centered. If it looks off, lift it at once, before the tape bonds fully, and reset it.
Timing and weather
Plastic trim and tape both bond better when warm. Work on a dry, mild day, or warm the car in a garage first. Avoid installing on a lid that's been sitting in hot sun, and keep the car out of the wash for at least a day afterward.
SKU TB45490, UPC 691821281923. Quality Automotive Trims, 877-752-3811.
TB45490 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | TB45490 |
| UPC | 691821281923 |
| Part type | Trunk Bar Trim |
| Pieces in kit | 1 |
| Material | Chrome Plated ABS plastic |
| Finish | Chrome plated |
| Mounting | 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape |
| Origin | Imported |
| Fits | 2005-2007 Ford Five Hundred and 2005-2007 Mercury Montego |
Fitment: TB45490
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Ford Five Hundred | 2005-2007 | 4-door, Sedan |
| Mercury Montego | 2005-2007 | 4-door, Sedan |
Fitment is listed exactly as QAA catalogs it. Confirm the body style as well as the year and model. Questions? Call Quality Automotive Trims at 877-752-3811 with your year, make, model, and body style.
Other QAA trim cataloged for the Ford Five Hundred
- MC45490: 2-piece Mirror Cover Set
Check the body style on each listing; some kits are specific to one body style.
Installation tips: Trunk Bar Trim
- Unpack the piece and hold it in position to confirm the fit before mounting it.
- Each piece mounts with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape, so clean and dry the mounting surface first; the tape needs paint or trim free of dirt and wax.
- Align the piece and press it firmly into place, working along its full length so the tape bonds evenly.
- Step back and check alignment before pressing along the full length of the piece.
These are general tips. Follow any instructions packed with your kit if they differ.
FAQ: TB45490 Trunk Bar Trim
Is TB45490 stainless steel?
No. It's chrome plated ABS plastic, imported.
Which cars fit?
2005-2007 Ford Five Hundred and Mercury Montego sedans.
How does it attach?
3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape; QAA states it will hold for a lifetime without causing any damage to the surface of the vehicle.
Can I polish it?
Avoid polishing compounds on chrome plating; mild soap and a soft cloth are enough.
Who do I call with questions?
Quality Automotive Trims at 877-752-3811.
