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Old 07-11-2018, 10:56 AM
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Hey guys...looking at pulling the trigger on a Raptor Style Grille for my 2015 Tuxedo Black F150. Wondering, in your opinions, what color grille would look best on my truck? I have seen both on black trucks and am torn between the two. What's your thoughts between the charcoal grey and a matte black grille, on my Black truck? Thanks for your help!
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I guess it depends on the look you want. If you want the murdered-out solid black look... go black. My black Lariat SE has a magnetic grille, and it's a nice contrast.
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Post some pictures of your truck if you can. I think the matte black would look really good. The charcoal grey would look great too, with a subtle contrast.
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Originally Posted by tomasulo
Wondering what color grille would look best on my truck?
Although it would be a subtle difference on your truck, I had the perimeter color-matched and the honeycomb mesh remained matte black.

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Here's how the truck looks now. Thanks for your feedback guys.
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Here's how the truck looks now. Thanks for your feedback guys.
Painting the perimeter on a Raptor grille would look about the same as what you have now, may be too subtle to warrant the cost of a paint job.
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Originally Posted by Motorsports One
Painting the perimeter on a Raptor grille would look about the same as what you have now, may be too subtle to warrant the cost of a paint job.
Maybe a black painted perimeter with the charcoal mesh? A little contrast might look good.

I still don't think you could go wrong with either grille. I personally would paint the perimeter to match regardless but that's just my preference. Post some pics once you decide

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Thanks guys...yeah i've seen both the grey grille on black trucks then the all black...in some cases the all black seems to blend in too much. Maybe go with the charcoal grey then consider painting the outer portion.
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Hey guys. Just an update. I went with the Paramount Chracoal Grey raptor style grille and actually wound up painting the FORD lettering with black PlastiDip. I think it turned out pretty good. Thinking about getting gloss black vinyl overlays for the FORD as well. What’s your thoughts?
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Hi again guys. What’s your thoughts on gloss black vinyl overlays over the FORD letters, or just leave them matte black with the PlastiDip? Thx



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