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Old Sep 22, 2016 | 08:31 PM
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Platinum Tailgate

Looks like that big metal Platinum tailgate appliqué is just stuck on there? If I get a heat gun out and pull that off - what will I end up with? It's a bit much for my taste.
 
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Old Sep 22, 2016 | 10:22 PM
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I would like to know as well.
 
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Old Sep 22, 2016 | 10:57 PM
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This is what the F150 looks like with it off. I assume it is the same on the SD.


Courtesy of this post:

http://www.f150forum.com/f118/painte...325768/index9/

I think his paint job makes the Platinum tailgate look much better.
 
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Old Sep 22, 2016 | 11:58 PM
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Great pics that guy posted. I hate the bling the tailgate as well. I was either going to have the letters filled in, and then vinyl wrap over it.. or this method looks pretty good from that thread, pop it off, paint to match and get rid of the silver.

If it's not too incredibly crazy, I may see if the lab guys at work can just cut me a new piece like that, without the letters, paint it, and stick it back on. Not sure if the new fancy 5-axis cnc machine could make me something like that or not.
 
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Old Sep 23, 2016 | 07:41 AM
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Crazy to pay that much for a truck and not like how the tail gate looks, it was a big reason I went with a Lariat, because I did not like the looks of the tail gate on the platnum
 
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Old Sep 23, 2016 | 07:57 AM
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Yup, me too. I hate the bling tailgate! If it wasn't for that, I would have ordered a plat also...Instead, I got a fully loaded Lariat.
 
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Old Sep 23, 2016 | 08:32 AM
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I think he is waiting for a new insert. "Crimson Tide"
 
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Old Sep 23, 2016 | 11:06 AM
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I love the tailgate. I ordered the monochrome King Ranch with the ultimate package. chrome package as well. can't have enough chrome I think. The platinum should have stayed with the painted look like the bumpers. Paint the grill too maybe.
 
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Old Sep 23, 2016 | 12:11 PM
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Hmm saw the White platinum in that thread looks good I may have to consider it, but will need the wifes permission lol she is paying for it.
 
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Old Sep 23, 2016 | 12:46 PM
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The truck I ordered looks just like that from the rear except it has the King Ranch applique instead of the platinum, and chrome bumpers off course. I'll be glad when it gets here. Driving my 2012 isn't bad except for that b*%#h in the dash that doesn't understand a word I say. Get this. The other day I told her what a piece of s&^t she was and she called the South Jordan Police Dept.. I'm not kidding.
 
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Old Sep 23, 2016 | 01:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Ratray
The truck I ordered looks just like that from the rear except it has the King Ranch applique instead of the platinum, and chrome bumpers off course. I'll be glad when it gets here. Driving my 2012 isn't bad except for that b*%#h in the dash that doesn't understand a word I say. Get this. The other day I told her what a piece of s&^t she was and she called the South Jordan Police Dept.. I'm not kidding.
I have found cussing at the blue tooth is only mildly satisfying. And now I think it would be wiser to exercise a little more self control.....House Mouse donated his truck to Area 51 for a while and the aliens took control of the bluetooth and have now invaded all bluetooth enabled vehicles with the first portions of artificial intelligence. The machine will learn from experience and start taking control when it feels threatened as you witnessed when the police were called in to help stop the abuse!!
 
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Old Sep 23, 2016 | 01:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Ratray
The truck I ordered looks just like that from the rear except it has the King Ranch applique instead of the platinum, and chrome bumpers off course. I'll be glad when it gets here. Driving my 2012 isn't bad except for that b*%#h in the dash that doesn't understand a word I say. Get this. The other day I told her what a piece of s&^t she was and she called the South Jordan Police Dept.. I'm not kidding.
Bluetooth verbal abuse! Called the cops LMAO
 
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Old Sep 24, 2016 | 09:36 AM
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the SD platinum emblem and the f-150 have a different shape.
may not be the same underneath
 
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Old Sep 24, 2016 | 09:48 AM
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I love my tailgate. 😎
 
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