fecalflinger

I like chrome but I decided that the XLT had a little bit too much chrome on the front so I plastidipped the bars inside the grill. I kinda like the look. Its mix of the sport grill and chrome grill. Next step will be to get it painted with real automotive paint. What you guys think?

CJW91

That looks awesome! Haven't seen anyone do that before.

Matt21

i like it, it definitely breaks up the chrome.

WestTexas277

iTrader: (1)

Wow, that looks really good. Might look even better if it was color-matched to the truck. Is that what you are thinking about doing when you paint it? Or just black?

Scrappy Doo

iTrader: (1)

Color match it and it will look good.

Or leave the bars chrome and paint the surround.

fecalflinger

Yeah the plastidip matches the black plastic pieces in the bumper really well, so it definitely gives a factory look. Im kind of surprised Ford didn't offer a grille like this. If I get it painted I will do a flat black/dark charcoal color to match the plastic as best I can.

niemo

Wow, that looks like a keeper. Great use of plasti dip to see if you liked or not.

carlbme

I like it, looks great. How well do you think it'll hold up to road debris and bugs though?

Truckin

iTrader: (4)

My kid blacked out a Nissan he had with dip...sold it 2 years later and it was still intact...2 chicago winters

fecalflinger

Don't really know yet. I just used the Plastidip because it wasn't permanent. I didn't want to paint it and then decide I didn't like it. If it starts chipping or peeling off, I will just peel it all off and get it painted professionally. If it last a year or two before it starts to look bad I may just pull it off and redo it myself with Plastidip again. It didn't take long at all to do and Plastidip is cheap.