Front Valence Bumper Plug

[AzureGreyRanger]

Hey everyone! I've just purchased a '25 Ranger XLT. I'm in Texas, so it came with a front license plate mount drilled into the metallic grey part of the front bumper. Does anyone know a close color code for it? I'd like to order bumper plugs and haven't found anything online for it.

EDIT: I've found that M7 Carbonized Grey is similar in color. Can anyone back this up?

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[AzureGreyRanger]

UPDATE:

I ordered Magnetic Metallic (J7) after finding the thread below. I'll post an update when the plugs arrive

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[PF145]

Hey everyone! I've just purchased a '25 Ranger XLT. I'm in Texas, so it came with a front license plate mount drilled into the metallic grey part of the front bumper. Does anyone know a close color code for it? I'd like to order bumper plugs and haven't found anything online for it.

EDIT: I've found that M7 Carbonized Grey is similar in color. Can anyone back this up?

 

[PF145]

When did Texas become a single plate state ?

 

[Flak]

When did Texas become a single plate state ?

Every state is single plate if you don't care about the fines

 

[Onceaneagle]

Drilled out the pop rivets and removed the unneeded front license plate frame, no problem. I ordered Bumper Plugs and they will be here soon. Tight fit or not, since the plug is a plastic Christmas tree fastener, I do not want them to fall out from vibration. Not saying they will. Just in case, any recommendations for a lock washer? Metal or plastic? Star washer, external or internal? Or a lock washer?

 

[AzureGreyRanger]

I finally got the plugs installed. Install was easy, I opted to have a drill bit shipped as well. Took off the plate bracket, drilled out the holes, then put the plugs in.

Magnetic Metallic (J7) is a perfect match. Super easy install and the results are amazing.

 

[AzureGreyRanger]

Drilled out the pop rivets and removed the unneeded front license plate frame, no problem. I ordered Bumper Plugs and they will be here soon. Tight fit or not, since the plug is a plastic Christmas tree fastener, I do not want them to fall out from vibration. Not saying they will. Just in case, any recommendations for a lock washer? Metal or plastic? Star washer, external or internal? Or a lock washer?

Lock washer may be a good idea in the long run. Let me know what you decide on. So far after ~500 miles they’ve been fine.

 

[Onceaneagle]

Lock washer may be a good idea in the long run. Let me know what you decide on. So far after ~500 miles they’ve been fine.

Perfect Ruby Red color match. High quality plugs. The holes the out of state dealer drilled for the pop rivets were just slightly too big for the plug stems. The plugs went in but they wiggled a little. Since I am getting full front PPF put on the Ranger on Monday, I wrapped the plug threads with Teflon tape, thicker toward the button. Now they are firmly in there and not going anywhere. The PPF will be installed over the plugs so that should keep them secured.
Update: Installer could not put PPF over the plugs. Choice was to gently remove them, PPF over the holes, put plugs back in and maybe use more Teflon tape. Or PPF over the plugs and then trim around them, flush. Given the plugs are plastic and really tight in the holes, had them trim around. The installer is really good. Can't tell.

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