Black has become the new chrome for many new vehicles, as automakers have taken to swathing bumpers, side panels, and other exterior areas in dark, plastic trim. But exposure to the elements takes ...

Up front you'll notice the same gloss black grille as the SE, and the profile shows off the XSE's sport side rocker panels. The rear displays a dual-exit exhaust system with quad chrome tips.

Available in gray and black, the application-specific low-gloss PlastiKote Bumper Paint is formulated to revitalize faded, weathered bumpers and side panel trim, giving them a rich, satin finish.

METICULOUS MUSTANG MATTERS National Parts Depot • 800-874-7595 • NPDLink.com • $17.95 (bezel lock); $99.95 (trim panel) With four decades in the rearview mirror for 1984-’88 Mustangs, many ...

Up front, you'll notice the same gloss black grille as the SE, and the profile shows off the XSE's sport side rocker panels. The rear displays a dual-exit exhaust system with quad chrome tips.