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Old Apr 14, 2022 | 11:40 AM
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Black Appearance Package - Downside

I’ve seen many comments regarding the black appearance package and how you lose design detail of the affected part. I think this is true in pictures and when you look at the vehicle from a distance, but not so much when you’re up close. With that said, I was thinking about replacing the black grill with a sport grill in the same color. What do you guys think?





 
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Apr 14, 2022, 12:24 PM
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I think you should do what you think is best and not worry about what anyone else thinks.
 
Old Apr 14, 2022 | 12:15 PM
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Id say keep it black if your not changing the wheels to match. I personally like the blackout package on the Superduty minus the black wheels.
 
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Old Apr 14, 2022 | 12:24 PM
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I think you should do what you think is best and not worry about what anyone else thinks.
 
Old Apr 14, 2022 | 12:52 PM
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I think you should do what you think is best and not worry about what anyone else thinks.
So many style guru's on the forum!
 
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Old Apr 14, 2022 | 01:44 PM
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Never a fan of the BAP. Might have been if it was matte instead of gloss.
 
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Old Apr 14, 2022 | 02:06 PM
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Probably would look really nice, certainly make it stand out from other BAP trucks. You can always change it back.
 
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Old Apr 14, 2022 | 02:50 PM
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Care to share where you found the sport grill already painted? Or is that just a picture you found?
 
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Old Apr 14, 2022 | 03:20 PM
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I like that sport grill. I agree the Blackout loses to much detail. The wheels and grill need some brushed aluminum or something to stand out a bit.

I'm probably not the person to advise on that since I'm unlikely to spend money on many things that are just for looks. I like them, but to cheap to by them
 
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Old Apr 14, 2022 | 03:21 PM
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Care to share where you found the sport grill already painted? Or is that just a picture you found?
Seller on E-bay has an Iconic grill from the Lariat Sport Package. They show up every now and then but this is the first Iconic I've seen. Thinking about grabbing it because I was thinking of changing the grill ever since I picked up the truck.
 
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Old Apr 14, 2022 | 03:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Tsubakihara
Seller on E-bay has an Iconic grill from the Lariat Sport Package. They show up every now and then but this is the first Iconic I've seen. Thinking about grabbing it because I was thinking of changing the grill ever since I picked up the truck.
I would be interested in your current grill if you decide to change it out.
 
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Biggest problem I see with the package is it's ugly.
 
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Biggest problem I see with the package is it's ugly.
Appreciate that!
 
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Old Apr 14, 2022 | 04:38 PM
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Biggest problem I see with the package is it's ugly.
That's harsh. LOL. I've been waiting on one for 7 month so far.

As for the silver vs black, I prefer the black but haven't received mine yet and had to live with it in person. There is a Silverado that passes me every morning with the black. grill. I like it.
 
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Old Apr 14, 2022 | 04:47 PM
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Originally Posted by 440 sixpack
Biggest problem I see with the package is it's ugly.
Not my taste either.
I really don’t see any beauty in blackout this or blackout that..
The package is obviously popular. Every other truck is a black out look-a-like. Which makes bright trim less common.
 
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Old Apr 14, 2022 | 04:59 PM
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I think it would look good with a dark/black background ford emblems (not blue).
 
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