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Grill install with custom LED paintjob

Started by jayskycj, September 28, 2014, 04:57:20 PM

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September 28, 2014, 04:57:20 PM Last Edit: September 28, 2014, 07:34:36 PM by jayskycj
Thought I would share my TommyZ/mobsteel install and a different LED bezel look.

Thanks to the how to on the bumper removal, it took me and a friend about 4 hours to do the grill swap. I ended up breaking some of those lovely plastic fasteners but finding replacements was easy at the parts store.

I did not like the mesh that the grill came with so I found a diamond pattern, black aluminum mesh sheet on Amazon for $40.

The LED bezels I had painted the inside only, leaving the perimeter untouched. I had them use the same paint that the car is instead of plain black. Having left the bottom grill stock, it matches perfectly. Enjoy!



2010 LMS Mycal 4X3Bar with K&N typhoon, 170 tstat, 534 plugs gapped .030, PPE Downpipes, magnaflow X Pipe and stock mufflers. Eibach Springs and Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3.

peppelepugh

#1
September 28, 2014, 06:55:20 PM
attachments are empty.... :(
2011 Kona Blue SHO non-PP: MDesign Carbon Fiber CAI, All interior lights LEDs, LED Puddles, and LED Reverse.

EBC Stage 4 Brake kit, 170* T-stat, 3-Bar MAP, NGK Plugs, PPE Catless-DPs and Tune by Torrie!

jayskycj

#2
September 28, 2014, 07:09:11 PM
Device problems on my end lol! I will fix it soon, thanks for letting me know.
2010 LMS Mycal 4X3Bar with K&N typhoon, 170 tstat, 534 plugs gapped .030, PPE Downpipes, magnaflow X Pipe and stock mufflers. Eibach Springs and Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3.

bpd1151

#3
September 28, 2014, 09:44:54 PM
Did you only purchase the upper grill??

BiGMaC

#4
September 28, 2014, 10:00:47 PM
Looking good!

Like bpd, I am wondering why you didn't do th lower grill while the front clip was off... ACC?

•2013 Taurus SHO nonPP - All Ford factory options, 3BAR MAP, LMS v8 tune (mods for 3BAR, DPs, and T-stat), Paint & plastic correction, CQuart finest all exterior surfaces, limo black window tint,VLED Triton switchbacks, Daytime BrightLites switchback DRLs, full interior and exterior LED conversion, Lamin-X charcoal blackout tail lights and reflectors, PPE catted and coated downpipes, EBPP coated hotpipes with BoVs VTA, MDesign CAI
•2013 F250 CC Lariat 6.7EB Diesel -stock

jayskycj

#5
September 28, 2014, 10:08:36 PM Last Edit: September 28, 2014, 10:12:06 PM by jayskycj
When I tackled this project I actually set out to match the upper grill with the stock lower and  LED bezels as best I could. Call me crazy but I've always liked the lower grill. Having said that I can always go back and install the matching lower, though a pain I know, I just went for it!

And a big thanks Bpd, for the how to. Very well done.
2010 LMS Mycal 4X3Bar with K&N typhoon, 170 tstat, 534 plugs gapped .030, PPE Downpipes, magnaflow X Pipe and stock mufflers. Eibach Springs and Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3.

SHOdded

#6
September 28, 2014, 10:19:37 PM
Very nice!  Upper grille is near invisible, it blends in so well :)
2007 Ford Edge SEL, Powerstop F/R Brake Kit, TXT LED 6000K Lo & Hi Beams, W16W LED Reverse Bulbs, 3BSpec 2.5w Map Lights, 5W Cree rear dome lights, 5W Cree cargo light, DTBL LED Taillights

If tuned:  Take note of the strategy code as you return to stock (including 3 bar MAP to 2 bar MAP) -> take car in & get it serviced -> check strategy code when you get car back -> have tuner update your tune if the strategy code has changed -> reload tune -> ENJOY!

SHOnUup

#7
September 28, 2014, 10:19:49 PM
I like the original lower also. With upper done, I bet a gloss black paint job on the bottom would be a nice fit/match. My lower piece from Tommy Designs fit horrible, I had to roto-zip the majority of the bottom slots to match up clips.

Looks good though and congrats on the DIY project. BPD'S  great how to was my blueprint also.
2011 Sterling Gray Metallic SHO non PP,
12.4211 @ 110.28 Livernois 3bar tune & CAI,
Added since...PPE catless Dpipes, Megan coilovers, Powergrid adjustable end links, and EBC slotted rotors and red stuff pads.
Tommy Designs grille with carbon fiber hydrographics, fender badges and fog bezels hydrodipped also, tinted windows, head & taillights, debadged trunk with all chrome plasti-dipped, black calipers, obdlink mx scantool running torque pro on 7" tablet.

jayskycj

#8
September 28, 2014, 10:32:27 PM
Thank you SHOodded and SHOnUup.

SHOnU, you are a genius I hadn't thought about painting the lower to match!  I will get a quote for that soon and likely do it. I luckily found a great painter who has a Shop for side jobs. Speaking of not fitting quite right, I had to dremel some of the upper too to nudge it in place. The clips didn't come with mine either so had to get some from Fastenal.

And not afraid to admit I would have been lost without the how to haha.
2010 LMS Mycal 4X3Bar with K&N typhoon, 170 tstat, 534 plugs gapped .030, PPE Downpipes, magnaflow X Pipe and stock mufflers. Eibach Springs and Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3.

bpd1151

#9
September 28, 2014, 10:35:44 PM
Yea I agree, paint that lower, OEM grill & things will be a more harmonious presentation overall.

I wonder if you purchased an upper OEM grill (like from a '13 P.I. model) if you could cut out the honeycomb material & reinstall it into your new aftermarket upper??

I'm glad my "How-To" was helpful to so many.

One of many I authored.

SHOnUup

#10
September 28, 2014, 10:38:09 PM
How to definitely saved some time and head scratching. On the upper grille, the only issue I had was with the 2 upper holes on the very ends.

Love the look of it and don't like to complain about stuff. But there could definitely be some upgrades in quality and fitment on these I think.
2011 Sterling Gray Metallic SHO non PP,
12.4211 @ 110.28 Livernois 3bar tune & CAI,
Added since...PPE catless Dpipes, Megan coilovers, Powergrid adjustable end links, and EBC slotted rotors and red stuff pads.
Tommy Designs grille with carbon fiber hydrographics, fender badges and fog bezels hydrodipped also, tinted windows, head & taillights, debadged trunk with all chrome plasti-dipped, black calipers, obdlink mx scantool running torque pro on 7" tablet.

jayskycj

#11
September 28, 2014, 10:44:06 PM
Bpd I have considered buying an oem from 2013 up, but kinda cheaped out on the mesh. I think for now painting the lower is the way to go. Then I can explore upgrading the mesh. What would be nice is the cop car honeycomb, but God forbid someone makes that stuff.

I thought the design could have been tweaked too, but like you I don't really have any complaints, in ok with it.
2010 LMS Mycal 4X3Bar with K&N typhoon, 170 tstat, 534 plugs gapped .030, PPE Downpipes, magnaflow X Pipe and stock mufflers. Eibach Springs and Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3.

SHOnUup

#12
September 28, 2014, 10:49:13 PM
If you do for some reason have it apart again (be a little cheaper to paint), check the alignment of lower Tommy grille for me please. Just wondering if they are all off or if it was just mine.
2011 Sterling Gray Metallic SHO non PP,
12.4211 @ 110.28 Livernois 3bar tune & CAI,
Added since...PPE catless Dpipes, Megan coilovers, Powergrid adjustable end links, and EBC slotted rotors and red stuff pads.
Tommy Designs grille with carbon fiber hydrographics, fender badges and fog bezels hydrodipped also, tinted windows, head & taillights, debadged trunk with all chrome plasti-dipped, black calipers, obdlink mx scantool running torque pro on 7" tablet.

CroR1

#13
October 26, 2014, 04:08:03 PM
I love this grill OP, it looks great.

FoMoCoSHO

#14
October 26, 2014, 08:54:08 PM
Looks great, and thank you for making me hate my chrome trimmed grill even more!
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