Added Applique To Non-applique Tailgate

[kandewinn]

It's painted the same color as the fender flares and bumpers. I've heard people call it matte magnetic.
I noticed that Fairway Ford calls it black in their Ebay listing, but it's grey in the pictures.

It is definitely the same color as fender flares and bumper, not black. And i bought mine from Fairway on Ebay, factory item.

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So, can anyone think of a way to fasten this, but still be able to remove it in the future without damaging the paint?

I doubt it. Mine was 2 part epoxied on, and I do not know whether or not dealer sanded some to promote adhesion. Good news about epoxy is that the dealer placed the adhesive around the edges. This sealed the appliqué to the tailgate, so I do not get water running out from behind the appliqué that others complain about when I wash and dry my truck, BONUS!!!!

 

[Homer Jay]

So, can anyone think of a way to fasten this, but still be able to remove it in the future without damaging the paint?

Double sided tape would work but not sure you would want to be putting it on and taking it off all the time. Likely damage the appliqué. Plus you will have a big hole where you removed the Ford logo.


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[Jake17]

Can anyone think of a way to fasten this & be able to remove it without damaging the paint?

Velcro

 

[robbinsraptor]

Did you have to drill any holes on the tailgate? A friend of mine added his but drilled two holes.

 

[Pankster]

Added appliqué to my raptor! I think it looks so much better! Shave down the tabs and get you some 3M VHB Tape 5952 and the thing isn't going anywhere!

 

[CobraJunkie]

Added appliqué to my raptor! I think it looks so much better! Shave down the tabs and get you some 3M VHB Tape 5952 and the thing isn't going anywhere!

How did you gloss up the FORD letters? Looks nice.

 

[Pankster]

How did you gloss up the FORD letters? Looks nice.

Thanks.....They are carbon fiber overlays made by HCM carbon.

 

[ChevTillNow]

So just curious did all of you guys at first not want the applique so you ordered your trucks without it? And then later decided you wanted it after all?

I suppose I'm probably in the minority who prefers the truck without it. But I did change out my blue Ford oval which I think looks like crap to a paint matching one.

On a side note. It would be interesting to see the applique on an 18 with the Ford stamped F-150.

 

[Pankster]

So just curious did all of you guys at first not want the applique so you ordered your trucks without it? And then later decided you wanted it after all?

I suppose I'm probably in the minority who prefers the truck without it. But I did change out my blue Ford oval which I think looks like crap to a paint matching one.

On a side note. It would be interesting to see the applique on an 18 with the Ford stamped F-150.

I would have ordered the applique but I found my truck used with 800 miles so I took it as is!

 

[kandewinn]

So just curious did all of you guys at first not want the applique so you ordered your trucks without it? And then later decided you wanted it after all?

I suppose I'm probably in the minority who prefers the truck without it. But I did change out my blue Ford oval which I think looks like crap to a paint matching one.

On a side note. It would be interesting to see the applique on an 18 with the Ford stamped F-150.

Quite the opposite. I wanted the appliqué, but found my truck without it below MSRP, so I bought the vehicle and added it a few days later.