Looks great! Nice job, def the most inexpensive route.
The more I look at it the more I like it. Just wish that they would come outwith that on the Limited. Would also like to pass along your pics to my salesman if you have no objections.Thanks
I used a whole can just on the grill so it's on there good and thick
The more I look at it the more I like it. Just wish that they would come outwith that on the Limited. Would also like to pass along your pics to my salesman if you have no objections.
Peter
There is no OEM black and chrome grille. The only black grille is on the Sport and it doesn't have chrome. In fact the Sport grille is a bit different as well. See post 2 in the following thread; http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=389175&highlight=Sport+grill
Peter
I guess I should have clarrified I was actually referring to just the regular Explorer models, not counting the Police units. I guess I overlooked the colour matched grille on the Tuxedo Black Limited. Oops.Allow me to set the record straight. It's not my intention to put anyone down as a lot of people are simply not aware of all the variants.
Including all models from 2011 - 2014 there are a total of four black grills. I will list them bellow.
1. Explorer sport. All black no chrome
2. Explorer limited in tuxedo black. Black with chrome accents
3. Police interceptor utility 2012 - 2013. Looks like the sport grill but is Matte black
4. Police interceptor utility 2014+. Matte black honeycomb grill. Looks like the crown vic P71 interceptor grill but bigger.
Also I did decide to go with the plasti dip for the time being. It actually looks awesome especially if you use Meguires natural shine on it which also has a uv protectant that will prolong the life of it.
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That looks fantastic! I'm on it.
Not a fan of "Bling"... Pretty much anything chrome will end up blacked out or color matched at some point.
I agree!!!
I hate chrome, thats, why I bought a Limited with body colored grill. The two thin strips don't bother me (yet) but the chrome door handles had to go (painted body color.
I just picked up my 2012 yesterday, same color scheme as yours, including the grille. What were the steps you used to paint your grille? Is the chrome removable? Any advice would be appreciated.Thanks
I used a whole can just on the grill so it's on there good and thick
FYI, ARS1 was last seen here February 27, 2015.I just picked up my 2012 yesterday, same color scheme as yours, including the grille. What were the steps you used to paint your grille? Is the chrome removable? Any advice would be appreciated.
Thanks! Looking for the best solution to converting my grille to what he had pictured.FYI, ARS1 was last seen here February 27, 2015.
Peter
I just picked up my 2012 yesterday, same color scheme as yours, including the grille. What were the steps you used to paint your grille? Is the chrome removable? Any advice would be appreciated.