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The only bit of grey left on my Big Bend is the grille... so I think I am going to have it painted gloss black (maybe flat? Idk) - but I would love to see pics if you have either had your grille painted, or painted it yourself. Thanks!
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The only bit of grey left on my Big Bend is the grille... so I think I am going to have it painted gloss black (maybe flat? Idk) - but I would love to see pics if you have either had your grille painted, or painted it yourself. Thanks!
I had mine painted satin black, not matte or gloss.

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I painted my Badlands gray grille. Went with Shadow Black (gloss black) and love it. I didn't like have everything black, and having a gray grille.

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The picture has a lot of reflection from snow, so not the best...
 
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I painted my Badlands gray grille. Went with Shadow Black (gloss black) and love it. I didn't like have everything black, and having a gray grille.

20220228_191824-COLLAGE~2.jpg

The picture has a lot of reflection from snow, so not the best...
That looks awesome, I really like the gloss - it changes everything
 
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I had mine painted satin black, not matte or gloss.

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You know I hadn't really considered satin- it looks sharp though I like it a lot.
 

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The only bit of grey left on my Big Bend is the grille... so I think I am going to have it painted gloss black (maybe flat? Idk) - but I would love to see pics if you have either had your grille painted, or painted it yourself. Thanks!
Best decision I made to paint the grille and letters. Got tired of people asking why the grille was gray and the body black. Shadow black grille to match and matte black letters. Matte letters became more gloss because I had PPF put on the grille and letters to protect the investment.

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I painted my Badlands gray grille. Went with Shadow Black (gloss black) and love it. I didn't like have everything black, and having a gray grille.

20220228_191824-COLLAGE~2.jpg

The picture has a lot of reflection from snow, so not the best...
I just installed a Badlands grill on my OBX and was interested in painting it. It sounds like they’re primed from the factory for painting gloss black (like the Wildtrak).

What was your experience like and what products did you use?
 
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Best decision I made to paint the grille and letters. Got tired of people asking why the grille was gray and the body black. Shadow black grille to match and matte black letters. Matte letters became more gloss because I had PPF put on the grille and letters to protect the investment.

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I am SO glad you posted this... because I want to black out the letters too, and now I can prove to my husband that it looks badass.
 
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I rattle-canned mine! :LOL:

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This might be a little embarrassing... but I have actually told people about your Bronco lol

I think it's just the coolest tribute ever.
 

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I am SO glad you posted this... because I want to black out the letters too, and now I can prove to my husband that it looks badass.
Local Autobody Shop that does great work charged me $400 to paint the grille and letters. They took off the letters and reinstalled them as well. I think it looks great and get lots of compliments. If you want some color or while on the letters later on you can always add stickerfab over the top to add color.
 

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Best decision I made to paint the grille and letters. Got tired of people asking why the grille was gray and the body black. Shadow black grille to match and matte black letters. Matte letters became more gloss because I had PPF put on the grille and letters to protect the investment.

20220710_192756.jpg


20220710_192747.jpg
Best paint job for a grille I’ve seen on this site.(y)
 

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I just installed a Badlands grill on my OBX and was interested in painting it. It sounds like they’re primed from the factory for painting gloss black (like the Wildtrak).

What was your experience like and what products did you use?
If you bought a grille from the Parts Department, it would come primed and ready for whatever paint you want.
I just took my Badlands grille, which had the factory Carbonized Gray finish, and brought it to my local body shop and had them paint it with PPG Shadow Black. I am not sure what kind of prep work they did, but its been holding up great so far.
 
 



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