bluspikez Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 I've been toying with the idea of blacking out the chrome bars on the grille of my car. I'd like to leave the chrome surround, but have each bar be a gloss black instead (matching the gloss black w/ chrome surround of the lower facia on the Titanium). Looking at this photo from fordparts.com, it looks like those chrome bars are actually just caps that snap on to the main grille piece. I've confirmed that the caps do feel like they just snap on when I've been up close and personal with the grille giving it a wax job (there is a bit of play horizontally with each one). Here's my question - for those of you who have had the bumper cover detached and hinged forward, how does the back of that grille piece look? Are there just snaps along each chrome cap that hold them on the grille? Did it appear to be easy to get to? Also, have any of you heard of or seen any aftermarket options that would replace these caps for the grille? I haven't seen anything in my searches. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmadole Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 I have to pull my bumper off this weekend ... So I'll let you know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluspikez Posted January 24, 2013 Author Share Posted January 24, 2013 I have to pull my bumper off this weekend ... So I'll let you know Great, thanks! If you can snap a couple of photos of the backside, it would be much appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vincep5 Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 the link isnt working.. and nmadole what are you doing now w/the bumper? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest RRF985 Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 I've been toying with the idea of blacking out the chrome bars on the grille of my car. I'd like to leave the chrome surround, but have each bar be a gloss black instead (matching the gloss black w/ chrome surround of the lower facia on the Titanium). Looking at this photo from fordparts.com, it looks like those chrome bars are actually just caps that snap on to the main grille piece. I've confirmed that the caps do feel like they just snap on when I've been up close and personal with the grille giving it a wax job (there is a bit of play horizontally with each one). Here's my question - for those of you who have had the bumper cover detached and hinged forward, how does the back of that grille piece look? Are there just snaps along each chrome cap that hold them on the grille? Did it appear to be easy to get to? Also, have any of you heard of or seen any aftermarket options that would replace these caps for the grille? I haven't seen anything in my searches. Thanks! I have been thinking this since I got my car. The grille would look badass in black chrome or a glossy black finish. I look forward to the result if you go through with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmadole Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 the link isnt working.. and nmadole what are you doing now w/the bumper? The DDM tuning Hids I have are not an exact color match ... The company agreed to replace them free of charge... But I have to pull the fogs, cut the wires and send them a pic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluspikez Posted January 24, 2013 Author Share Posted January 24, 2013 (edited) the link isnt working.. and nmadole what are you doing now w/the bumper? Ugh sorry about that, it worked when I tested it just before posting in the preview. Anyway, here's the photo that link was supposed to take you to: Parts 8200B through 8200F are the "grille caps" I'm talking about. They are listed as "Grille: Chrome" on the fordparts.com site. Edited January 24, 2013 by bluspikez Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c.blackfoot Posted January 26, 2013 Share Posted January 26, 2013 If I wasn't leasing the car, I would copy you. It should look badass. Post pictures if you end up doing it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiblue2013 Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 If i still have the materials laying around to do this I plan on doing it the first few days. I recently tossed a lot of paint. Whoops!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmadole Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 Here are the pictures I promised Hope this is what you wanted... because I am not taking that bumper off again today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluspikez Posted January 27, 2013 Author Share Posted January 27, 2013 Here are the pictures I promisedHope this is what you wanted... because I am not taking that bumper off again today That is exactly what I wanted to see! Thanks! Looks to be simple enough to pop those chrome caps off, just a bunch of plastic snaps on them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluspikez Posted January 28, 2013 Author Share Posted January 28, 2013 Here's another useful resource I found. It comes from a company that makes one of the first aftermarket grilles that I've seen. I'm not particularly fond of the grille, but the information in the installation instructions is pretty good. I'm glad nmadole grabbed the photos he did - the ones in this document are pretty crappy quality. http://egclassicsinc.com/inventory/uploads/43381359-0102-13_2013_Ford_Fusion_Grille.pdf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmadole Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 Not a fan of the mesh ... good link tho Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
expresspotato Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 Me either - will probably get the lower grill chromed instead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluspikez Posted February 15, 2013 Author Share Posted February 15, 2013 Did some photoshop work today because I was still thinking about blacking out the grille. I have to say, after practically seeing it on the car, I think it will be a great look. Having that consistency between the upper and lower grilles is a huge plus IMO. I'm not a Photoshop magician so I couldn't get the gloss black look just right, but it turned out close enough to give me a good idea. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MineralstangGT Posted February 16, 2013 Share Posted February 16, 2013 I think it would look fantastic! I'm hoping CDC makes the Talladega grille available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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