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Old Jan 1, 2017 | 08:25 PM
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Hey there, I have a 16 Lariat w/sports package and it doesn't have the black centerpiece on the front bumper like the image below. Is this an option ? Can't tell if its a plastic overlay or just paint/decal ? Anywhere I can order it ?

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Old Jan 1, 2017 | 08:40 PM
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It's either custom paint or a wrap. Mine is being painted like that
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Old Jan 1, 2017 | 09:05 PM
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That's how my '15 lariat came from the factory. I painted it red to match the rest of the (truck) bumper.

Trying to remember... seems it was originally painted to match the bars on the grill. I remember they had to sand it really well for the new paint to adhere properly.
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Old Jan 1, 2017 | 09:28 PM
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15's that part was black 16's its body color.

You have two options, have the center bumper area wrapped in vinyl or have it painted.
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Old Jan 1, 2017 | 09:29 PM
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I was assuming this was a change between '15 and '16 model years. My '16 Lariat Sport has the center piece of the front bumper painted to match as well, but I have seen many '15s (assuming they are '15s anyways) that have black in the center of the front bumper.
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Old Jan 1, 2017 | 09:30 PM
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Ah, that explains it. Ok, vinyl wrap it is! Thanks!
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Old Jan 1, 2017 | 09:34 PM
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Originally Posted by lionn
Ah, that explains it. Ok, vinyl wrap it is! Thanks!
Personally I have always been kind of torn on which one looks better. From a distance (driving towards me) I really like the '15 sport being black all the way down the bumper. However, up close I think I'm partial to the '16. Either way you can't go wrong, IMO the Lariat Sports just look great.
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