Blackout Ford badges installed

[fordgt]

I bought the black out decals from KJM online. I also bought a small roll of matte black vinyl wrap. I tried to put them on but it seems decals just ain’t my thing. Bought a new set and took it to the local vinyl wrap shop. I really like the look but I am waiting until the actual badges are released like the ones on Levittown Ford on their website for 20-23’s. I’ve emailed them twice to see if they will fit a24. So far, no response.
(That’s a reflection on my tailgate, not a dent.)

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[XORegonian]

Looks great!

I have those vinyl emblems as well, was thinking of doing the lower valence and rims at a powder coat shop. That's looks really good though.

 

[fordgt]

Looks great!

I have those vinyl emblems as well, was thinking of doing the lower valence and rims at a powder coat shop. That's looks really good though.

Can you powder coat plastic? I had the lower valance vinyl wrapped. Only chrome left are the XLT badges and lug nuts.

 

[XORegonian]

I thought I saw another person on this forum powder coat that piece, but I could be wrong. I don't really know tbh.

 

[Carbon6G]

I bought the black out decals from KJM online. I also bought a small roll of matte black vinyl wrap. I tried to put them on but it seems decals just ain’t my thing. Bought a new set and took it to the local vinyl wrap shop. I really like the look but I am waiting until the actual badges are released like the ones on Levittown Ford on their website for 20-23’s. I’ve emailed them twice to see if they will fit a24. So far, no response.
(That’s a reflection on my tailgate, not a dent.)

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The 20-23 badges will not fit.
The Raptor tailgate badge will fit non-Raptors. It's black and chrome. However, the Black Appearance package badges might start showing once the '25s go into production later this month. I'm waiting on the XLT fender badges. Got the smoked chrome front and rear badges off eBay but paid extra shipping since they were from Australia.

 

[fordgt]

The 20-23 badges will not fit.
The Raptor tailgate badge will fit non-Raptors. It's black and chrome. However, the Black Appearance package badges might start showing once the '25s go into production later this month. I'm waiting on the XLT fender badges. Got the smoked chrome front and rear badges off eBay but paid extra shipping since they were from Australia.

Thanks I’ll have to look!

 

[Carbon6G]

Thanks I’ll have to look!

Here's a link to what I got. Definitely made a difference in appearance - enough to hold off on the Raptor-like grills.

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[fordgt]

Badges

Just saw that. They are $110 & $43 shipping each. I sent an email asking if they combined shipping. Doesn’t look they do. I think I’ll see how the decals hold up and see if the 25 blackout package has them.
Thank you.

 

[Deleted member 10696]

FWIW, Emblem City has the best in class replacement badges. Not cheap but you can also fully customize to 100% match your overall design. Highly recommended - I run on @kermitbronco and will using on upcoming '25 RR.

 

[Ivan Baez]

thay look nice, congrats on the change!

 

[fordgt]

FWIW, Emblem City has the best in class replacement badges. Not cheap but you can also fully customize to 100% match your overall design. Highly recommended - I run on @kermitbronco and will using on upcoming '25 RR.

Those are nice!! Headed to their website now, thanks!

 

[gmarcucio]

How does the front emblem come off? Does the grille need to be removed?

 

[fordgt]

How does the front emblem come off? Does the grille need to be removed?

I think so, and that req removal of the bumper cover. PUTCO has a video on their website for adding the lighted grill emblems. The video shows the process on an Explorer, but I believe it is similar.

 

[Carbon6G]

How does the front emblem come off? Does the grille need to be removed?

You need to remove the grille only. Once you remove the trim pieces for the radiator cover on top, you just need to remove the grille. No bolts, just a bunch of clips. I didn't need to disconnect the camera. The badge has two nuts on the back you can access once the grille is loose. Everything just snaps back together.

 

[AUME1996]

Plasti Dip works as well!

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