Fkit Posted May 31, 2012 Report Share Posted May 31, 2012 I want to remove the front license plate holder on my 2013 Deep Impact Blue Edge SEL. It has the appearance package, so the grill is blue. I'm trying to figure out how I can plug the holes and paint the plugs to match the paint. I'm thinking touch up would just be a base color and wouldn't have the clear coat. I guess I could buy clear coat, but how is that gonna look using a spray can for both? I know they're only little plugs, but they're on the front grill. I don't want it to look cheesy. Anyone done anything like this with paint? I looked up bumperplugs.com, but they don't have Deep Impact Blue yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wlepse Posted June 1, 2012 Report Share Posted June 1, 2012 (edited) Do a search for windshield washer jets...or something to that effect. Dingo painted his black jets white to match and it looked spot on. But I think he did a mix of touch up paint and clear or maybe he just used a thinner, can't remember. Found the thread: http://www.fordedgeforum.com/index.php?/topic/8976-windshield-squirters/ he airbrushed them with primer-> then touch up paint -> then clear. Edited June 1, 2012 by wlepse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dingo Posted June 1, 2012 Report Share Posted June 1, 2012 Yeah, that Dingo guy is pretty crafty. My last truck had the holes. I fiberglass the backside, bondoed the front, and repainted the whole piece. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fkit Posted June 3, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 3, 2012 Wow. Hats off to ya, but that's more work than I'm prepared to invest. I wonder if a dealer or body shop would spray the plugs for a reasonable price? Think I'll call. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dingo Posted June 3, 2012 Report Share Posted June 3, 2012 They won't. They'll charge you a ton, because of mixing the paint, labor, etc. Your best bet if you're not going to do it yourself, is to find a local touch-up paint guy. Most high-end dealerships use one. These guys go to dealerships and airbrush in all the rock chips, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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