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Old 02-23-2013, 03:28 PM
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Talking Installed my polished grille today

Finally got the time to install my polished grille , went pretty smooth dropped one headlight , luckily i had an extra halogen laying around .
also installed my 390 fender emblems .




 
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Old 02-23-2013, 03:55 PM
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Looks Beautiful Mike. I know your proud. Sure does make that front end look a lot nicer. Good Job!
 
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Old 02-23-2013, 03:55 PM
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Wow looks great! What did you use to polish the grill and trim?
 
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Old 02-23-2013, 04:07 PM
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thanks , gotta say it really does make the front end look great !!
here's a link to my polishing thread
now i get to do the wheels and tailight trim . lol
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...polishing.html
 
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Old 02-23-2013, 05:06 PM
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That's totally porno... nice detail with the black insets on the hood letters.

I notice your hood side emblem reflectors are faded like mine. I took mine apart and am planning to use a 3M Scotchlite reflective film like these:

 
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Old 02-23-2013, 05:40 PM
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Grille came out great was hoping I'd get to see it when you put it on. You made me want to polish my 71's grille how do you plan on keeping it nice looking and protected?
 
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Old 02-23-2013, 07:08 PM
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thanks !!
HIO silver be sure to post a thread on the reflectors !! if it looks good i'll copy .
 
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Old 02-23-2013, 07:10 PM
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i put a good coat of Mequiars carnuba wax on , going to see how that works if i have to repolish too soon then i'll look into some sealer but they are pricey
 
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Old 02-23-2013, 07:16 PM
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Nice truck! its earthy color tone blends in with the homes in the subdivision giving it a "camouflaged" appearance.
 
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Old 02-23-2013, 08:22 PM
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yeah my dad pointed out that it almost matches my house color , funny thing is it's the stock color Pebble beige .
 
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Grille looks great, Mike!
 
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Awesome!
 
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Grill looks AWESOME!!!! Makes me want to pull mine off and do the same! Then I re-read your polishing thread and remembered I have a root canal i need to have done!
 
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Old 02-25-2013, 08:55 AM
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I'd rather have a root canal than do another grille polish ..lol
 
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Old 02-25-2013, 03:53 PM
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Originally Posted by MIKES 68 F100
I'd rather have a root canal than do another grille polish ..lol
Why Mike? I thought you enjoyed it.
 


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