How to Remove the 2025 silver front bumper cover for repainting.

[Oldbarn70]

I painted mine with Plastidip. I like that the texture and color match the other plastic black parts on the trick.

https://www.ranger6g.com/forum/threads/sand-lariat-fx4-and-minor-updates.20085/post-332829

it seems to have held up well so far. I noticed when I painted it that I had already taken some hits from things and the black was exposed through the silver. I think it is just something that will have to be repainted occasionally

I had no problem taking it off. I pushed the little plastic clip things from the inside to out. It was very easy to remove.

Could you please provide details? Did you mean Plastic Kote or Plastic Dip? And what color? Any chance of showing us the can? Thank you?

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[Oldbarn70]

Just a short write up on how to remove the front lower valance panel for repainting on the 2025 Ranger. First if you have 4X4 remove the front skid plate 4-15mm bolts, (you do not have to completely remove the rear two they have slots) If you have the lower wind valance remove that as it will need to be off for painting anyway. There are 8 screws to remove the panel. Two Torx 25 on each side up in the bumper cavity see pic 1, and the four 8mm head screws for the rubber front tow hook pocket (pic 2). Then it's just 16 tabs,(Pic 3), that you can reach from underneath and or I was able to reach some by hand, a plastic flat scrapper for others. Just apply gentle pull from one side, down pressure on clip/stays as you pop, push to release the retainer clips from one side toward the other, just don't try to start in the middle for taking off or installing. Mine seemed to want to release better from drivers side to passenger side and install better from passenger to drivers side. Pretty simple task. I just used a green scrubber, clean good, make sure it's dry and dust free, paint reinstall. The paint on mine is the body paint to closely match my exterior. Change color as desired! Bingo!

Did you get a can of Carbonized Gray from Ford? If not, could you show exactlly what paint you used? Thanks

 

[purdyd]

Could you please provide details? Did you mean Plastic Kote or Plastic Dip? And what color? Any chance of showing us the can? Thank you?

https://a.co/d/0drOGqOC

 

[MasterCylinder]

Did you get a can of Carbonized Gray from Ford? If not, could you show exactlly what paint you used? Thanks

On small projects like that I go to the local Automotive paint supply store and they mix what I need. They can match by door code or VIN number. It's a 2 step paint finish. Base coat then let it flash off and Clear coat paint. Many options as to brand but I've found PPG or Du-pont brands provide a closer match to my eyes but they'll cost a bit more.

 

[Oldbarn70]

On small projects like that I go to the local Automotive paint supply store and they mix what I need. They can match by door code or VIN number. It's a 2 step paint finish. Base coat then let it flash off and Clear coat paint. Many options as to brand but I've found PPG or Du-pont brands provide a closer match to my eyes but they'll cost a bit more.

Ok, thanks. Yup, I’ve had good luck with a guy at NAPA doing that.

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