shantz Posted March 9, 2011 Report Share Posted March 9, 2011 I like it. I'm actually thinking of going "the other way" - hoping to pick up my sport in the next month or so. Right now, the front runner is the Black Sport, as I like a "consistent" look of the grill with the rest of the body. However, since I had a bit of time, I photoshopped my 2 favorite non-black colors, and got an idea as to what painting grill panels would do to the look. What do you think? Would it be possible to have a photoshop done in Platinum White (or just plain white) to get an idea as to how it will look? I'm tossed between body-color or black to mimic a Sport... Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruissimo Posted March 9, 2011 Report Share Posted March 9, 2011 Here you go - quick and dirty version. OEM: Custom: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cal3thousand Posted March 22, 2011 Report Share Posted March 22, 2011 (edited) I'm going to go the vinyl route as I will be on a 36mo lease and it will be removable. 3M Di-Noc Carbon Fiber twill vinyl is pretty awesome. It comes in a multitude of finishes and colors. If you don't like the finish on the dash, easily changed. Or if you have a Limited and don't like the woodish treatment etc, Personally, I will end up putting the same finish on both the grille and dash... I'm thinking Charcoal or Black CF ... maybe even White CF (have to see how it looks next to the Platinum Met. White) Edited March 22, 2011 by cal3thousand Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shantz Posted March 23, 2011 Report Share Posted March 23, 2011 My '11 Edge Limited is at the shop right now - having the lower claddings and the grille color matched *White Platinum* I'll post pictures when finished Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olperez1 Posted April 13, 2011 Report Share Posted April 13, 2011 I just wrapped mine with FLAT BLACK vinyl, including the Logo as i didn't like that huge stamp on the front with the unmatching blue backing on the logo. So i blacked out the whole grill, including the top chrome lining that goes between the headlights and hood, which the Ford Sports grill does not black out, keeps chrome. So i like mine a bit better. I also blacked out the long chrome piece in the middle of the Edge's liftgate in the back, covering that logo too. Here are before and after pics of what i did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cal3thousand Posted April 13, 2011 Report Share Posted April 13, 2011 I just wrapped mine with FLAT BLACK vinyl, including the Logo as i didn't like that huge stamp on the front with the unmatching blue backing on the logo. So i blacked out the whole grill, including the top chrome lining that goes between the headlights and hood, which the Ford Sports grill does not black out, keeps chrome. So i like mine a bit better. I also blacked out the long chrome piece in the middle of the Edge's liftgate in the back, covering that logo too. Here are before and after pics of what i did. Lookin tough! Mind me asking where/what vinyl and how much (sq ft) did it take? I'm pretty sure this is one of my next mods. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ddd269 Posted April 15, 2011 Report Share Posted April 15, 2011 Lookin tough! Mind me asking where/what vinyl and how much (sq ft) did it take? I'm pretty sure this is one of my next mods. Bump! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edge_Vision Posted April 26, 2011 Report Share Posted April 26, 2011 My '11 Edge Limited is at the shop right now - having the lower claddings and the grille color matched *White Platinum* I'll post pictures when finished Update? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shantz Posted May 4, 2011 Report Share Posted May 4, 2011 There's pictures in this thread http://www.fordedgeforum.com/index.php?/topic/6680-2011-sellmtd-painted-frontback-lipsside-rocker-panels/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xiaosenliu Posted July 20, 2011 Report Share Posted July 20, 2011 I just wrapped mine with FLAT BLACK vinyl, including the Logo as i didn't like that huge stamp on the front with the unmatching blue backing on the logo. So i blacked out the whole grill, including the top chrome lining that goes between the headlights and hood, which the Ford Sports grill does not black out, keeps chrome. So i like mine a bit better. I also blacked out the long chrome piece in the middle of the Edge's liftgate in the back, covering that logo too. Here are before and after pics of what i did. how much did you pay to wrap it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dingo Posted July 20, 2011 Report Share Posted July 20, 2011 I'm going to go the vinyl route as I will be on a 36mo lease and it will be removable. 3M Di-Noc Carbon Fiber twill vinyl is pretty awesome. It comes in a multitude of finishes and colors. If you don't like the finish on the dash, easily changed. Or if you have a Limited and don't like the woodish treatment etc, Personally, I will end up putting the same finish on both the grille and dash... I'm thinking Charcoal or Black CF ... maybe even White CF (have to see how it looks next to the Platinum Met. White) Looks like crap. Might be okay for inside, but not outside. It's more of a cream color. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cal3thousand Posted July 20, 2011 Report Share Posted July 20, 2011 Looks like crap. Might be okay for inside, but not outside. It's more of a cream color. Thanks for posting. The pictures don't look that off, but I'm sure the difference is more discernible in person. Did you order a sample? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dingo Posted July 20, 2011 Report Share Posted July 20, 2011 Yup. That was it. The top pic shows it best, but keep in mind that those three were taken with my phone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cal3thousand Posted July 20, 2011 Report Share Posted July 20, 2011 Yup. That was it. The top pic shows it best, but keep in mind that those three were taken with my phone. BTW, here's a link to 3M for free samples (8 bucks for a sample is highway robbery): 3M samples Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nycityjj Posted February 16, 2012 Report Share Posted February 16, 2012 The 'two tone' grill looks awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhantomX Posted February 19, 2012 Report Share Posted February 19, 2012 Wow all of those look really fantastic, i don't think you would go wrong with any of them... The blue on blue looks great and black on silver is just classic, love it. I even like the red on red one as well... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Outrage Posted February 19, 2012 Report Share Posted February 19, 2012 The 2013 Edge SEL is available with the "SEL Appearance Package". This package includes color-matched grille inserts. It seems to only be available in Deep Impact Blue, Ruby Red, Ingot Silver, and White Platinum Tri-Coat. The 2013 Edge Sport keeps its blacked grille inserts. In my opinion, the black inserts create a "void" area between the forward flanks of the bumper cover. That accentuates the aggressive front end design and its use of depth to create tension. The use of the black also fools the eye in to thinking the intake area is even larger, which conveys additional intake requirements due to increased power. Notice that many "sport" models from various manufacturers include larger and more distinctive intake cutouts than the non-sport models (whether or not they are needed). Using colored inserts fills that "void" and makes the Edge look less unique. With the high-volume SEL model now available with painted inserts keeping the grille inserts black on a Sport may actually become the more unique choice. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cozzz Posted March 16, 2012 Report Share Posted March 16, 2012 Awesome job in photoshop... how about a pic with just the lower black piece white? I bought the kit that has all three pieces and was going to paint just the bottom piece. Your pic with all three has me 'undecided' now. I would appreciate it. Oh yes, white is the color. cozzz Email me Here you go - quick and dirty version. OEM: Custom: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CCL123 Posted March 21, 2012 Report Share Posted March 21, 2012 I also want to praise you on your eloquent prose and use of spacial and contrasting relationships in describing the visual composition the designers created for the front end. Not too shabby on your wording either I would've just been like "Whoa nicee..." LOL. I just painted the Black Sport Grille on mine too because I LOVED the huge contrast between the black and the white. It really sticks out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c_bova Posted March 21, 2012 Report Share Posted March 21, 2012 I'm thinking of maybe painting the chrome piece above the grille tuxedo black to match the grille on my white sport, what does anyone think of that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dingo Posted March 21, 2012 Report Share Posted March 21, 2012 I've been waiting for the pollen count to go down for that very reason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c_bova Posted March 21, 2012 Report Share Posted March 21, 2012 well you'll have to let me know how it goes. doesn't look hard to take those pieces out except they have that stupid star pattern with a peg in it, so gotta find one of those. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c_bova Posted March 21, 2012 Report Share Posted March 21, 2012 (edited) that is a great idea, i have some plasti-dip i could use just to see. Edited March 21, 2012 by c_bova Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dingo Posted March 21, 2012 Report Share Posted March 21, 2012 well you'll have to let me know how it goes. doesn't look hard to take those pieces out except they have that stupid star pattern with a peg in it, so gotta find one of those. They're called "Tamper-proof Torx," and the auto parts stores have them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cozzz Posted April 18, 2012 Report Share Posted April 18, 2012 I bought the 3 piece inserts and had the local body shop paint them White (same color as the car). The White Pearl Tri-Coat paint cost $120 a pint (ouch)! Pulling the grill off is easy. Just follow these instructions: http://mechanixtrix.com/Article/Article.aspx?ArticleId=405 I popped the black inserts off in just a few minutes. All white grill on the Sport looks cool. I'll post pics after I put the grill back on. Also painted the chrome above the headlights and hood edge with Plasti-Dip. That was real easy. Waiting for the Plasti-Dip clear to arrive so I can finish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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