Converting XLT to FX Style
06-14-2014, 10:59 AM
#1
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Converting XLT to FX Style
Wondering if anyone has converted or tried converting a base XLT SCREW to a FX style. Like the bumper and changing the grill to match the truck color. Right now its chrome. I have already converted the mirrors with LED turn signals and rear facing turn signals.
06-14-2014, 01:23 PM
#6
Craigslist and eBay is where I found the stuff. I plasti dipped parts on my old 2005 truck and decided I would never use the stuff again. Worked okay but just seems cheap for such a nice newer truck IMO and was annoying to touch up and eventually peel off.
06-14-2014, 01:39 PM
#7
I tried the plasti dip but eventually it will start to peel and look a little rough, as well as the colors do not match up perfectly, so from a reasonable distance you can tell it doesn't look right. If you are a perfectionist you will not like plasti dip.
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06-15-2014, 03:14 PM
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I swapped out the front grill, tow hooks, and headlights and tail lights. Got all parts new off eBay. You can resell your old parts to recoup some of the cost.
I paid $500 for the grill, but sold my old chrome one for $150 and it was already the correct color so I didn't have to paint it. I broke even on the tow hooks. Taillights cost like $120, but I sold my old ones for $80. Headlights were like $230 and I got $100 for my old ones.
Only chrome left is bumpers, wheels, and door handles. I actually like this look a lot though. Just enough chrome, but not too much.
I paid $500 for the grill, but sold my old chrome one for $150 and it was already the correct color so I didn't have to paint it. I broke even on the tow hooks. Taillights cost like $120, but I sold my old ones for $80. Headlights were like $230 and I got $100 for my old ones.
Only chrome left is bumpers, wheels, and door handles. I actually like this look a lot though. Just enough chrome, but not too much.
06-15-2014, 09:28 PM
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I swapped out the front grill, tow hooks, and headlights and tail lights. Got all parts new off eBay. You can resell your old parts to recoup some of the cost.
I paid $500 for the grill, but sold my old chrome one for $150 and it was already the correct color so I didn't have to paint it. I broke even on the tow hooks. Taillights cost like $120, but I sold my old ones for $80. Headlights were like $230 and I got $100 for my old ones.
Only chrome left is bumpers, wheels, and door handles. I actually like this look a lot though. Just enough chrome, but not too much.
I paid $500 for the grill, but sold my old chrome one for $150 and it was already the correct color so I didn't have to paint it. I broke even on the tow hooks. Taillights cost like $120, but I sold my old ones for $80. Headlights were like $230 and I got $100 for my old ones.
Only chrome left is bumpers, wheels, and door handles. I actually like this look a lot though. Just enough chrome, but not too much.
