Chrome Delete - 2024 XLT

[way2far]

Not the biggest deal, but I had the chrome trim and front grille wrapped in black. A very unique look, right? The kids have nicknamed it Black Ops. lol

 

[East-TN]

Looks sharp.

 

[BigOleFordFan]

Looks nice, but to complete the "Black Ops" mantra, I would have changed the lug nuts & center caps too, but that's just me, since I am in the process of getting some things together (wrap, rims, nuts ect) to do a chrome delete on my 011' EL, which has a white body with both black & chrome trim now, but afterwards will be just TWO colors....black & white

 

[way2far]

Looks nice, but to complete the "Black Ops" mantra, I would have changed the lug nuts & center caps too, but that's just me, since I am in the process of getting some things together (wrap, rims, nuts ect) to do a chrome delete on my 011' EL, which has a white body with both black & chrome trim now, but afterwards will be just TWO colors....black & white

Oooh good point. Black lugs will be the next purchase.

Always love a good Stormtrooper look! Make sure to share pics.

 

[way2far]

Looks nice, but to complete the "Black Ops" mantra, I would have changed the lug nuts & center caps too, but that's just me, since I am in the process of getting some things together (wrap, rims, nuts ect) to do a chrome delete on my 011' EL, which has a white body with both black & chrome trim now, but afterwards will be just TWO colors....black & white

How are things looking on your EL?

 

[BigOleFordFan]

How are things looking on your EL?

Well, due to some health issues, this project is on hold for the foreseeable future, but I already have some of the wrap material and some additional trim accessories, but most of the rims that I like are in the $2-3K range per set, so there is just no way I can justify spending that kind of $$ atm.....

After all the doctor's/hospital bills are paid up, then I'll get back to it

 

[SilverStealth]

Good luck to you and hope to see you getting back to it soon!

 

[zeecarr]

Yeah I can't stand chrome, especially the fake chrome that is plastic. I got the blackout package on my 23.

Yours looks great now!

 

[BSarchet]

Oooh good point. Black lugs will be the next purchase.

Always love a good Stormtrooper look! Make sure to share pics.

If you find some black lugs you like please share them back here and tag me. I haven’t been able to find any I like. They all look like they are acid etched black or something. Maybe none exist that look powder coated, or maybe I haven’t found them yet. But your rise looks good. I have a very similar look.

 

[BigOleFordFan]

Update to my project:

Bad news: Thursday nite I was driving home, and the crackhead in front of me decides to throw something out his window, which I did not see until it was too late, and of course it hit my left headlight assembly dead center & cracked the crap out of it....I was soooo mad I couldn't see straight......

Good news: Since I had already purchased new, blacked-out headlight assemblies for my update, but can't do it right now, my brother came over this morning & installed them for me, yee haw !

Check out the pics below & let me know what you think. And BTW, I got them from da Rock, and YES, I know da beast needs a bath, which it will get later today or tomorrow morning....

 

[NevadaGeo]

I did the chrome delete on my '23 SPP. I liked the stealth gloss black on Star White paint and the chrome trim
needed to conform. I used the 3M 2" tape and with time and care, completed the delete. While it being a small overall detail, I really like the look of the gloss black trim.

Being old-fashioned, I included gloss black racing stripe and door guards as well. Also, I had clear PPF installed on the gloss black pillars and running boards so it shines even when dirty.
place and

 

[BigOleFordFan]

door guards

Yep, I've had black textured ones installed since the day after I got mine, and will probably replace them with new ones when I start the chrome deleting for real (probably this fall

 

[way2far]

My final touches were to either debadge or paint the chrome letters. However, after cruising through eBay, I found these plastic overlay letters. They come with adhesive tape installed on the inside of each letter. Each letter covered the chrome version perfectly. About $100 total to do the expedition, XLT, and MAX letters. Would definitely recommend.

https://ebay.us/m/wwimsx

What I don’t know is how well they come off. They’re super secure so I imagine it wouldn’t be easy, but I don’t plan on removing them anytime soon.

 

[way2far]

Figured I post the wrap I used for the chrome delete. This matches almost perfectly to the black paint, including the metallic/metal flake aspect. The company who makes this wrap is Hexis.