color change to silver front bumper lower valance panel

[Muskieguts]

I received my 2024 Ranger XLT last week, I really like the looks except for the silver lower front bumper valence. Does anyone know if Ford has that part in black matt like the rest of the front end? If so, do you think it would be a hard part to remove and replace?

Also wish the front license plate was lower but does not look to be possible.

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[NASSTY]

I did both mods to my Raptor. I PTM'd the skid plate and bumper trim to match the bumper and I did the license plate bracket flip mod. IMO both mods looked better than stock but my license plate bracket flip mod didn't work as planned. It blocked the front collision assist sensor so my front collision assist and adaptive cruise didn't work.

 

[Critical Habitat]

I received my 2024 Ranger XLT last week, I really like the looks except for the silver lower front bumper valence. Does anyone know if Ford has that part in black matt like the rest of the front end? If so, do you think it would be a hard part to remove and replace?

Also wish the front license plate was lower but does not look to be possible.

There were some posts about powdercoating and others in this rather long multi-page thread. (47) What did you do to your Ranger Raptor Today? | Page 4 | Ranger6G - 2024+ Ranger & Raptor Forum, News, Owners, Community (6th Gen)
Also some ideas from the older 5G version. Also vinyl wrapping Idea and you can choose the color.
Painting or Vinyl Wrapping the Front Bumper Valence? | 2019+ Ford Ranger and Raptor Forum (5th Generation) - Ranger5G.com

License Plate: - made their own bracket.
Also, google or other search for license relocation brackets. Just make sure you know how it might affect sensors, depending where you relocate to. (47) Front License Plate Mounts -- any aftermarket fix? | Page 2 | Ranger6G - 2024+ Ranger & Raptor Forum, News, Owners, Community (6th Gen)

Others might chime in with ideas, too.

 

[willy]

I’ve contemplated plasti dipping mine in matt black. if i don’t like it, can peel it off.

 

[Muskieguts]

Looks much better matched, wish Ford sold that piece already matched to the bumper. I am going to research the part number for a price but probably having it painted will be cheapest way.
The plate looks better lower too, too bad it screws with the sensors....

 

[Critical Habitat]

This might be fun on a bash plate, running boards, or valence, or even a DIY bedliner or fender flares.
I'm not sure I'd tackle removing the valence myself - lots of stuff there for me to screw up.
Their Gallery shows some pretty interesting projects. The projects show what colors used and some were mixed to get a different color/

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[Pharmerdan]

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[Muskieguts]

I do not think this part is correct, think its referencing the grill above but here is the pic showing the silver part. My dealer could not find a parts diagram, said its too new.... Maybe need to find a Ford dealer with bodyshop. Anyone?

https://accessories.ford.com/ranger...777986!!20643481100!157311292289&gad_source=1

 

[Ag3ntC00p3r]

I believe this is the correct replacement part.
17626C
It is linked to part number 17626F on the Ford parts site.

https://parts.ford.com/shop/en/us/panel-front-p-n1wz17626f-1?pdp=y#/sectionId:1020065770

 

[NASSTY]

I believe this is the correct replacement part.
17626C
It is linked to part number 17626F on the Ford parts site.

https://parts.ford.com/shop/en/us/panel-front-p-n1wz17626f-1?pdp=y#/sectionId:1020065770

The description says it's painted. My guess is that it comes painted silver like the one already on the truck.

 

[Velociraptor]

I did both mods to my Raptor. I PTM'd the skid plate and bumper trim to match the bumper and I did the license plate bracket flip mod. IMO both mods looked better than stock but my license plate bracket flip mod didn't work as planned. It blocked the front collision assist sensor so my front collision assist and adaptive cruise didn't work.

What brand and color paint did you use?

 

[NASSTY]

What brand and color paint did you use?

Someone on this forum said it was Boulder Grey (paint code JNV) so I went with that. There's a couple of the local part stores around here that mix paint and put it in spray cans. The first store was clueless when they saw a 3 digit paint code. The 2nd store did a bunch of leg work and was able to find it. The problem is most colors they mix and put in spray cans has clear coat mixed in. I top coated it with some flat clear coat and got a good match.

 

[fordgt]

Sorry, “PTM’d” ?

 

[Velociraptor]

So you painted over the sensors and had zero issues with them?

 

[NASSTY]

So you painted over the sensors and had zero issues with them?

I painted them but I tried to spray it on real thin over the sensors.

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