A funny thing happened to by Bronco Nation grill badge while I was away

rws

Feb 07, 2023

After a trip (not with the Bronco), I returned home, and like everyone else here (or it may just be me), I paused to admire my Bronco in the driveway. While looking at the front grill, I noticed my Bronco Nation grill badge reflecting unusually brightly. After closer inspection, I realized all the black color was gone and what remains is a shining, polished grill badge! :-)

Has this happened to anyone else?

At first, I was thinking of ways to get the black back on, but this polished look is starting to look good. :-)

4-door WildTrak / Hot Pepper Red / Mod bumper / tow / leather
Res: 7/20/2022 | Order: 2/28/2021 | Built: 7/31/2022 | Delivery: 8/21/2022

Big Papa, DRWright

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Mar 10, 2023

#20

I’ve got a white one and a black one. Has anyone seen this happen to the white ones?

Kinda glad I haven’t found the time to install either of them yet! 🥸

Chris here. I drive a 2-door Velocity Blue 2023 Ford Bronco Badlands with Sasquatch, Lux, a 2.7L V6, and an automatic transmission. It’s fun.

"Stupidity is a more dangerous enemy of the good than malice." - Dietrich Bonhoeffer

Mar 10, 2023

#21

BuckYeah
I’ve got a white one and a black one. Has anyone seen this happen to the white ones?

Kinda glad I haven’t found the time to install either of them yet! 🥸

I've had the white one on since August (not garaged). I have powerwashed over it about five times and haven't had this happen yet, but I've been paying attention.

~~2021 Oxford White 2-door non-Sas Mid package 2.7L/10-speed Badlands with MIC top~~
2021 Carbonized Gray 2-door Sas High package 2.7L/10-speed Badlands with MIC top
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BuckYeah

Mar 10, 2023

#22

Looking at my formerly black one it seems while there is a good amount of enamel the entire surface was polished before it was applied so there was nothing for the enamel to hold onto when it expanded and contracted with temperature changes so it just cracked and fell off. May just scuff it lightly then hit it with some spray paint and sand the raised sections so the silver shines through. Wonder what it would cost to get it sprayed in Eruption Green…..

22 Black Diamond 2dr non sas w tow and roof rails.

BuckYeah

Mar 10, 2023

#23

dover157
Looking at my formerly black one it seems while there is a good amount of enamel the entire set face was polished before it was applied so there was nothing for the enamel to hold onto when it expanded and contracted with temperature changes so it just cracked and fell off. May just scuff it lightly then hit it with some spray paint and sand the raised sections so the silver shines through. Wonder what it would cost to get it sprayed in Eruption Green…..

Hmmm, interesting idea. I think that would look great.

2022 Bronco Badlands, 4D, Hot Pepper Red, 2.7, Squatch, Lux, and MIC.
7/13/2020 10:04pm reservation. Blend 6/16/2022 Delivered 6/26/2022.
Dealership - Stephen's Auto Center.

BuckYeah, dover157

Mar 10, 2023

#24

dover157
Looking at my formerly black one it seems while there is a good amount of enamel the entire set face was polished before it was applied so there was nothing for the enamel to hold onto when it expanded and contracted with temperature changes so it just cracked and fell off. May just scuff it lightly then hit it with some spray paint and sand the raised sections so the silver shines through. Wonder what it would cost to get it sprayed in Eruption Green…..

We'll get in touch with you, dover. @London and @jparker have seen this.

dover157

Mar 10, 2023

#25

dover157
Looking at my formerly black one it seems while there is a good amount of enamel the entire surface was polished before it was applied so there was nothing for the enamel to hold onto when it expanded and contracted with temperature changes so it just cracked and fell off. May just scuff it lightly then hit it with some spray paint and sand the raised sections so the silver shines through. Wonder what it would cost to get it sprayed in Eruption Green…..

https://touchupdirect.com/shop/touc...t-fa-m7476a-pn4jz-2hrewha/#pf-product=aerosol

This touchup paint in a spray can is like 70 bucks. Might be worth giving it a go.

2023 Wildtrak. "Sometimes you got to get lost, to get found" -J Bronco

dover157, Deano Bronc

Mar 10, 2023

#26

Mal
https://touchupdirect.com/shop/touc...t-fa-m7476a-pn4jz-2hrewha/#pf-product=aerosol

This touchup paint in a spray can is like 70 bucks. Might be worth giving it a go.

I will definitely be ordering the whole kit with primer and clear coat and trying it now. Will post pics when it’s done. Thanks for the info.

22 Black Diamond 2dr non sas w tow and roof rails.

BuckYeah, Mal

Mar 10, 2023

#27

Mal
https://touchupdirect.com/shop/touc...t-fa-m7476a-pn4jz-2hrewha/#pf-product=aerosol

This touchup paint in a spray can is like 70 bucks. Might be worth giving it a go.

Ugh they don't even have my color. I even tried looking up the Ranger but they don't have that model listed.

Bronco Nation 1100. Everglades, Desert Sand
Res: 7/30/20 ordered 1/22/21 reorder 10/15/21 changed to Everglades 3/9/22 schedule 8/29/22 bumped to 9/5; 9/7/22 blend, 9/9 Mods, 9/26/22 completed, 10/7 shipped, 11/3/22 delivery

BuckYeah, dover157

Mar 10, 2023

#28

Jakob1972
Ugh they don't even have my color. I even tried looking up the Ranger but they don't have that model listed.

That desert sand is like on what six trucks 😀

2023 Wildtrak. "Sometimes you got to get lost, to get found" -J Bronco

Red Squatch, BuckYeah

Mar 10, 2023

#29

Jakob1972
Ugh they don't even have my color. I even tried looking up the Ranger but they don't have that model listed.

This is the place that I've been getting my paint. It looks like your paint code is VA which on some Ford vehicles was called Terrain.
https://www.automotivetouchup.com/touch-up-paint/ford/2022/bronco/

2022 Bronco Badlands, 4D, Hot Pepper Red, 2.7, Squatch, Lux, and MIC.
7/13/2020 10:04pm reservation. Blend 6/16/2022 Delivered 6/26/2022.
Dealership - Stephen's Auto Center.

BuckYeah, Jakob1972

Mar 10, 2023

#30

I have the black one sitting on my desk, and this thread is making me nervous about putting it on my Bronco. Since I live in CA, and I garage the Blue Bronco, do you think I'm going to have this problem?

OnX Trail Guide
4 Door BadSquatch | Soft-top | Velocity Blue | 2.7 Auto

Mar 10, 2023

#31

JoergH
I have the black on sitting on my desk, and this thread is making me nervous about putting it on my Bronco. Since I live in CA, and I garage the Blue Bronco, do you think I'm going to have this problem?

Out of all of them, four have "gone bad" from weather. I think you'll be ok, and if something happens to it, we'll take care of you. You're probably more concerned with the annoyance of getting it on only to have to take it off, which I totally get. I was able to get mine on my Badlands grille without having to pop the trim, etc., but it does require some finessing (the goal there was not to "waste" a use of those plastic rivets on the vehicle that always seem to turn out to have only a few use in them)

Deano Bronc, JoergH

Mar 10, 2023

#32

@jparker are these made with the same enamel as the new fender badges? 😬

Deano Bronc, BuckYeah

Mar 10, 2023

#33

JoergH
I have the black on sitting on my desk, and this thread is making me nervous about putting it on my Bronco. Since I live in CA, and I garage the Blue Bronco, do you think I'm going to have this problem?

As a previous California resident, I can assure you it’ll only be a problem if you ignore the Prop 65 warnings and decide to eat the enamel.

Deano Bronc, Jakob1972

Mar 10, 2023

#34

Laura
Out of all of them, four have "gone bad" from weather. I think you'll be ok, and if something happens to it, we'll take care of you. You're probably more concerned with the annoyance of getting it on only to have to take it off, which I totally get. I was able to get mine on my Badlands grille without having to pop the trim, etc., but it does require some finessing (the goal there was not to "waste" a use of those plastic rivets on the vehicle that always seem to turn out to have only a few use in them)

Yeah, exactly! Any pointers on how to "finesse" it?

OnX Trail Guide
4 Door BadSquatch | Soft-top | Velocity Blue | 2.7 Auto

Mar 10, 2023

#35

JoergH
Yeah, exactly! Any pointers on how to "finesse" it?

Have a lot of patience and work slow 😬 I have long fingers but they aren't that dainty so I think it's possible for men too.

BuckYeah

Mar 10, 2023

#36

The New "Shiny" Edition!!! LOL

WT HOSS 4dr 2.7 MIC Lux Tow
7/16/20 Res -- 1/22/21, 10/8/21 Order -- 3/24/22 VIN -- 5/9/22, 5/23/22, 5/16/22, 6/6/22, 6/17/22 Build 7/15/22 Delivered

dover157

Mar 11, 2023

#37

dover157
Mine just did the same thing last weekend, apparently I somehow managed to scare most of the enamel off. Looks cool in silver but it’s so damn shiny I’m worried it will blind other drivers may have to remove it this weekend 😥

have to admit, it does look super cool. I’m am also concerned about the reflection of on coming headlights and driver’s eyes. Time to swap mine out with the replacement.

4-door WildTrak / Hot Pepper Red / Mod bumper / tow / leather
Res: 7/20/2022 | Order: 2/28/2021 | Built: 7/31/2022 | Delivery: 8/21/2022

Mar 11, 2023

#38

ResidualGenius
The New "Shiny" Edition!!! LOL

Or for Battlestar Galactica geeks like me, the CYLON edition. ;)

Gone_to-Texas1957, Jakob1972

Mar 11, 2023

#39

rws
have to admit, it does look super cool. I’m am also concerned about the reflection of on coming headlights and driver’s eyes. Time to swap mine out with the replacement.

Mine is never clean enough to reflect light. 😂

dover157, BuckYeah

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