This weekend I took off the front bumper, took off the front plate and repainted it.

Started with removing the front plate pins and welding up the holes with a wire welder. Then I sanded it down and used dolphin-glaze (bondo) in the holes. Sanded everything down and gave it a paintjob. 4 coats of color, and 3 coats of clear.

It looks so smooth now that I'm plateless.





I know the truck is dirty, sorry for that.

 

nice job man!

I dont think I have seen the outside of your truck just the inside

 

Looks great! Any before pics? Did you have a problem with the upper part chipping and rusting? I'm gonna have to paint mine soon cuz it's chipping and rusting in some spots.

 

MMMMMmmmmm

 

I had a few rock chips but not too many because I don't drive close to people. There was some small rust spots under the paint where I have touched it up - what can you do about that! - When I took it apart I rubberized everything that wouldn't be painted underneath. I'm going to have to do this every 2 or 3 years to keep it looking new. Next time the entire truck will probably get a new paint job. If Ford did one thing right on my truck it is the color. Sonic Blue is so pretty.

 

True that! Looks good man!

 

Very nice job! I would be scared to drive it with that beautiful paint job!

 

Looks pheonominal!!

 

Nice looks awesome man!!

 

gorgeous,,, makes me want to paint the rest of my truck to match my sonic blue hood instead of vice versa.

currently:

 

Rattle can?

 

looks very professional.

 

No: Bought authentic dupont sonic blue, and cleared it with PPG clear.

 

Be careful, I've been pulled over countless times for no front plate...

Had to finally mount that so I would stop getting harassed.

 

looks real nice, love that color

 

I wish we didnt need front plates in Texas.

 

i didnt run one on my truck for the 2 years was down there with my truck.

and when i get back i wont be running one.. i kinda lost it

 

yeah, im so temped to take mine off, but am resisting. my bro got a ticket for no front plate a few days back

 

No front plates needed in NC!!

Hell yeah, gotta love that sonic blue!!