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With that install do you get a larger monthly advertising check from FORD? Wink I like custom grills in the big Fords, but lean toward the ones that delete the manufacturing logo all together. After all, everybody knows its a FORD. Smile


I wish. I just didn't want one that looked like this. I don't mind FORD in big old letters.




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The only problem with vinyl wrapping is that it has a somewhat limited lifespan and would need to be re-wrapped in the future.

If you wanted a permanent look I would look into powder coating it.


I would have them Line X'd.
Pretty sure this is a fairly new truck to him.
I would have the bed, rockers, and bumpers done especially if one plan on keeping it a long time.
You will save yourself from rocker rust. My 17 year old Silverado sure wishes the rockers were coated years ago.


Not the option I'd pick on a new Super Duty. Line-x with the texture looks goofy as F&#* on the outside of a vehicle, unless it is on an older work/trail/hunting rig or you just do the whole truck. If you could get it smooth like normal paint, maybe. Depends on how much you like 2 tone.
I would consider doing the underside of the bed, cab and inside the fenders for the corrosion resistance (like tougher undercoat), but nobody is gonna see that. My $.02.
Also, I've seen kits of plugs for the seems/holes in the body that aren't sealed @ the factory. Like the inside of cab corners, etc if corrosion is an issue. Haven't tried them, as my truck had lost its lower metal before I knew of them.


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Whatever you decide to do, your garage makes me jealous. That is extremely impressive.


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Found it on Flee bay. I believe you can find a few different variations for your F150. Mine was from a company based in the Phoenix area. Put Raptor or raptor style in your search.



Couldn't find one for my 95 Frown


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Definitely don't like the DOOD grilles, but I understand they had to do that due to copyright issues. But, they sell the F & R letters separately so you can make it show FORD.

There's a vendor that sells a similar grille for the 15+ F150s that just has the honeycomb grille without the FORD. Looks good with a standard blue oval Logo on it.




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Found it on Flee bay. I believe you can find a few different variations for your F150. Mine was from a company based in the Phoenix area. Put Raptor or raptor style in your search.



Couldn't find one for my 95 Frown


Not surprised. I think they started building Raptors in 2010.



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I like it. My Platinum grill has lost some of the blue from the large Ford emblem. Likely due to the assholes who ripped my light bar off the front of my truck in anchorage.

The only thing I'd like different about the one you purchases...is to have a light bar inset. I looked into getting one, but the shipping was outrageous. Of course, that would have been cheaper than purchasing another $900 light bar after some scumbag cuts it off my truck.


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The only problem with vinyl wrapping is that it has a somewhat limited lifespan and would need to be re-wrapped in the future.

If you wanted a permanent look I would look into powder coating it.


I would have them Line X'd.
Pretty sure this is a fairly new truck to him.
I would have the bed, rockers, and bumpers done especially if one plan on keeping it a long time.
You will save yourself from rocker rust. My 17 year old Silverado sure wishes the rockers were coated years ago.


Not the option I'd pick on a new Super Duty. Line-x with the texture looks goofy as F&#* on the outside of a vehicle, unless it is on an older work/trail/hunting rig or you just do the whole truck. If you could get it smooth like normal paint, maybe. Depends on how much you like 2 tone.
I would consider doing the underside of the bed, cab and inside the fenders for the corrosion resistance (like tougher undercoat), but nobody is gonna see that. My $.02.
Also, I've seen kits of plugs for the seems/holes in the body that aren't sealed @ the factory. Like the inside of cab corners, etc if corrosion is an issue. Haven't tried them, as my truck had lost its lower metal before I knew of them.


While it is not a pretty as a true automotive finish I'd take color matched rockers with a subtle texture over nasty rust holes any day.
No need for 2 tone or going a 1/4 ways up the side of the truck.


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Looks great I’m a fan
 
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