Ford Chrome Oval Emblem
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Ford Chrome Oval Emblem
Ford Chrome Oval Emblem
Not exactly an aftermarket add-on, but it's free.
The Expedition comes with a stock Ford blue oval emblem on the front grille. It is attached to the grille via two screws which can be removed from behind (provided the plastic engine cover is removed - easy to do).
I did some reading at other forums and found that some people were able to remove the blue background from the chrome blue oval to gain a completely chrome ford emblem. It involved using a hair dryer or heat gun and picking away at the plastic.
An easier way is to boil water until it is steaming.
Find a large enough bowl to immerse the emblem in.
Fill the bowl with HOT water. Dip the emblem in and hold it there under water for a few minutes. This will soften the plastic enough to make it easy to pick at and remove the plastic.
Some small blue plastic pieces may tear off from the plastic and remain.
Not a problem.
While keeping the emblem immersed in the hot water, you can use a blade to lightly scrape off the remaining plastic. Since you'll be working in the hot water, it will be fairly easy to remove so no need to press hard. Just scrape off the remainder. Since you're working with a blade, don't press down with the sharp edge. Use the flat side of the blade and gently scrape away the remaining plastic.
Then you are done. A completely Ford Chrome Oval Emblem. Much easier than working with a blow dryer.
Note: You're working with HOT water, so try not to burn yourself.
Not exactly an aftermarket add-on, but it's free.
The Expedition comes with a stock Ford blue oval emblem on the front grille. It is attached to the grille via two screws which can be removed from behind (provided the plastic engine cover is removed - easy to do).
I did some reading at other forums and found that some people were able to remove the blue background from the chrome blue oval to gain a completely chrome ford emblem. It involved using a hair dryer or heat gun and picking away at the plastic.
An easier way is to boil water until it is steaming.
Find a large enough bowl to immerse the emblem in.
Fill the bowl with HOT water. Dip the emblem in and hold it there under water for a few minutes. This will soften the plastic enough to make it easy to pick at and remove the plastic.
Some small blue plastic pieces may tear off from the plastic and remain.
Not a problem.
While keeping the emblem immersed in the hot water, you can use a blade to lightly scrape off the remaining plastic. Since you'll be working in the hot water, it will be fairly easy to remove so no need to press hard. Just scrape off the remainder. Since you're working with a blade, don't press down with the sharp edge. Use the flat side of the blade and gently scrape away the remaining plastic.
Then you are done. A completely Ford Chrome Oval Emblem. Much easier than working with a blow dryer.
Note: You're working with HOT water, so try not to burn yourself.
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Ford emblem
Dude.
Why would you go thru all that when you can get
on line, Get a "Lighted Ford Emblem" ? I have one and its way cool!!!!! go to www.nthcoast.com
and check it out.
KingSwing
Why would you go thru all that when you can get
on line, Get a "Lighted Ford Emblem" ? I have one and its way cool!!!!! go to www.nthcoast.com
and check it out.
KingSwing
Last edited by dking69; Dec 5, 2003 at 11:22 PM.
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Rear Emblem? If you're talking about the '03 and newer, it looks like that will have to be removed by removing the interior lift gate trim. Might be some work since it looks like the rear wiper motor is situated in the same area and could be blocking the access to the bolts to remove the emblem.
Maybe I'll give it a shot and let you guys know what comes up.
Maybe I'll give it a shot and let you guys know what comes up.
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