picturemerollin Report post Posted August 3, 2012 (edited) I had searched a bunch on the forum to see if anyone had blacked out the front grille emblem and chrome surround but it seemed as if everything I found was either an overlay or plasti-dip. I really wanted the front grille to have a blacked out "stock" appearance so I ended up going to my local Ford dealership and ordering a new chrome surround (part number BT4Z-8200- and having them paint it tuxedo black to match the rest of the grille. For the emblem I hit up ebay - there are quite a few sellers that offer the emblem in black (9in by 3.5in). Installing the emblem onto the surround was a breeze - the seller included two self-threading washers. I took a look at the stock emblem/chrome surround and there was no adhesive between the two, so I stuck with no adhesive on my new parts. Getting the newly put together emblem/surround only took about 30 minutes. I removed two bolts and 4 plastic screws from the top of the grille - this gave the grille just enough give that I could fit my arm in between the grille and the radiator to pop the stock emblem/surround out from the inside (there are three tabs that hold it in place). With a little muscle the new blacked out emblem/grille popped into place. Before / After Shots I figured I would share for anyone that was looking to do something similar. Cheers! Edited August 6, 2012 by picturemerollin 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wlepse Report post Posted August 3, 2012 Very nice. How much did the whole thing run? Planning on making the rear emblem match? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fishx65 Report post Posted August 3, 2012 That looks way better then an overlay. Great job!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
picturemerollin Report post Posted August 3, 2012 Very nice. How much did the whole thing run? Planning on making the rear emblem match? Thanks! All in it cost me $145 ($45 for the emblem, $25 for the new chrome surround and $75 to paint the surround). Definitely doing the back emblem as well - I ordered it the same time I ordered the front emblem. When I get it done I'll post some pics! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
exodus Report post Posted August 4, 2012 Looks great good job Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cdpratt69 Report post Posted August 5, 2012 Perfect! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cdpratt69 Report post Posted August 5, 2012 When you have time will you please post the part number for the rear emblem chrome surround? Thanks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
picturemerollin Report post Posted August 6, 2012 When you have time will you please post the part number for the rear emblem chrome surround? Thanks! On my Sport there is no chrome surround on the back tailgate - just them emblem itself. This isn't my car (I did a quick Google search) but in this picture I found you can see it's just the emblem: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cdpratt69 Report post Posted August 6, 2012 You are correct. There is no chrome on the back emblem. I looked about an hour after I posted earlier. I should have come back and posted up that I figured it out. I suppose it is just all one piece back there. What did you think of the billet aluminum emblem pieces for sale on Ebay. If you don't desire the word Ford on there they look like a nice option to me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
c_bova Report post Posted August 6, 2012 (edited) I need to get one of those emblems. I wrapped the chrome surround on mine when I did the chrome pieces above the lights and grille and it came out excellent, looks the same as the paint, just need a black emblem to really set it off. Wrap was the way to go for me, only $22. Just gotta take the front bumper off and what not to do it all if you want it to look real good. Edited August 6, 2012 by c_bova Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EN4CER Report post Posted September 27, 2013 Wow great Job! Not sure why Ford didnt just do that in the first place... Any update on the back? Have you done it yet? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kabar Report post Posted November 30, 2013 Great job....trying to do the same to my grill. Thanks for posting. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
splork Report post Posted March 13, 2014 picturemerollin,What color did you paint your grill? It looks like a satin black, clear coated? I am trying to decide between matte black or something similar to your grill. I am trying to keep the car as classy looking at possible while pimping it out a bit, so I am leaning towards the glossier finish. I have a wife to deal with.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
specialk4523 Report post Posted March 14, 2014 Looks awesome..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
azitaliass Report post Posted September 4, 2014 Is a new back plate required (you bought a new one?) or can you just use your old back plate and paint/wrap it etc? Im talking about the front emblem Thx Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
azitaliass Report post Posted September 4, 2014 I was figuring just removing front plate and painting it rather then order a new back plate. Maybe im missing something? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lorinzo Report post Posted September 5, 2014 Looks great! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
