Removing “F250” from side vents?

[oops]

Anyone know if it’s possible to remove the F250 letters from the side vents?

Are there holes underneath them or are they just glued onto the black plastic?

Giving the truck a much needed detailing and finding these things to be a PITA to clean. And kind of ugly. Thinking it’d look better if it was just a black void.

 

[Modman]

You could trade with a recent delivered truck that included these and then paint them black:

 

[oops]

You could trade with a recent delivered truck that included these and then paint them black:

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What in the world am I looking at here?

 

[Vecman]

badge shortage - truck delivered without. Waiting for them to arrive.

 

[Modman]

This is the solution ilo shipping trucks without the vents since there is a supply chain issue...

 

[Vecman]

Personally, not sure the letters separate off, but personally I don’t think it would look good at all without them. Something needs to be in that black void to balance the look out

 

[oops]

I don’t think it would look good at all without them. Something needs to be in that black void to balance the look out

I mocked it up to see. Would take some getting used to.

 

[RapidRed7.3l]

I mocked it up to see. Would take some getting used to.

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If the chrome was gloss black and the black was color matched I think this would be an easy look to pull off.

 

[RapidRed7.3l]

To answer OPs question the F250 are plastic parts that are plastic welded to the black fender emblem

 

[oops]

Ah. Thanks @RapidRed7.3l. Saved me from myself. Finger on the trigger of the dental floss over here.

 

[modified]

Here's another option to give it a clean look.

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[Vecman]

Here's another option to give it a clean look.

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Fender Badge Replacement Pair - Clean - Fits 2017 - 2022 Super Duty® - Black

These replacement fender badges are all matte black for a clean look! Need a customizable version? Check it out here.The first ever full replacement emblems that fit the 2017 - 2022 Super Duty® (F250®, F350® and F450® trucks). These emblems are 100% Stainless Steel and feature customization text...

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Wonder what you could come up with customization wise @oops. Even those this adds depth the above truck delivered without badges doesn’t have, I think the end look would be the same. It needs something somewhere or else it just looks like a place holder. Would love to see what you come up with

 

[youn1033]

To answer OPs question the F250 are plastic parts that are plastic welded to the black fender emblem

Plastic welds can be removed with a hot scraper or reciprocating blade though, right?

 

[Modman]

Plastic welds can be removed with a hot scraper or reciprocating blade though, right?

Yes, but then you have remains on the front face that have to be tidied up. If I was going this route probably best to take the @modified option. Unless there is a plan to replace the F_50 characters with something else.

 

[pickleknuckles]

Plastic welds can be removed with a hot scraper or reciprocating blade though, right?

Just drill them out clean, putty over, smooth, then paint. It's a flat surface so it'll be easy work.

 

[Jreddman]

badge shortage - truck delivered without. Waiting for them to arrive.

mine too

 

[pickleknuckles]

I think those factory filler panels are kinda neat. I've had several antique war era trucks (WWII and Korea) and the little one year delete details like those make certain examples unique and can even bring extra money when building/selling a correct restoration. Not that they're worth anything now but, regardless of where you stand on the pandemic, those blank fillers are evidence of the economic devastation and part of the resulting supply shortages that will be studied in future history classes.

 

[mds2004]

I think as your comeback to the forum you need to go with one of these two:

Panty Dropper 2017-2022 Ford® Super Duty® Fender Badge Replacement Set - Fully Customizable - LED and Non-LED

The first ever full replacement emblems that fit the 2017-2022 Super Duty® (F250®, F350® and F450® trucks). These 'Panty Dropper' emblems are 100% 304 Stainless Steel and feature customizable colors, text, and illumination options. Non-illuminated sets start at $275.00/pair, and illuminated sets...

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Fender Badge Replacements - Send Nudes - Fits 2017+ Ford® Super Duty®

The iconic Send Nudes fender set! These emblems are 100% Stainless Steel and feature customization text and colors. Each pair comes with Stainless Steel mounting bolts on the front face (not shown in builder). The non-illuminated starts at $250.00/pair, and illuminated starts at $325.00/pair...

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