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Mandogus

Apr 01, 2024

It finally peeled off. My black bronco nation badge is now just shiny chrome.

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May 06, 2024

#20

Deano Bronc
Yep, mine too. I got back from Moab and all the black peeled off.😏

Anyone who has a badge peel, email [email protected]. As you can imagine, they aren't supposed to do that 😓

~~2021 Oxford White 2-door non-Sas Mid package 2.7L/10-speed Badlands with MIC top~~
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UserError, Sdakotabronco

May 07, 2024

#21

Mandogus
It finally peeled off. My black bronco nation badge is now just shiny chrome.

Time to get out the touchup paint and masking tape like @dover157
https://thebronconation.com/general...9/bn-badge-paint-peeling-t.19628/#post-298520

Kinda half-way been hoping mine would peel so I could do this.

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

Unicorn

May 07, 2024

#22

Mal
Time to get out the touchup paint and masking tape like @dover157
https://thebronconation.com/general...9/bn-badge-paint-peeling-t.19628/#post-298520

Kinda half-way been hoping mine would peel so I could do this.

So I've been thinking about how I could paint my current one, but I haven't really looked close if my idea will work or not.
If you spray paint the entire surface without any masking, could you sand off the high parts of the badge? Like rub the entire badge face on a flat sheet of sandpaper to remove the paint off the high surfaces?

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.

May 07, 2024

#23

Deano Bronc
So I've been thinking about how I could paint my current one, but I haven't really looked close if my idea will work or not.
If you spray paint the entire surface without any masking, could you sand off the high parts of the badge? Like rub the entire badge face on a flat sheet of sandpaper to remove the paint off the high surfaces?

Maybe with a 600 grit??? That would definitely create a brushed look though. Or maybe on a flat surface with polishing compound??? Have to use something fairly ridged though as the lower surface because if it flexed up at all it would polish off more than the raised edge.

UserError, Deano Bronc

May 07, 2024

#24

Unicorn
Maybe with a 600 grit??? That would definitely create a brushed look though. Or maybe on a flat surface with polishing compound??? Have to use something fairly ridged though as the lower surface because if it flexed up at all it would polish off more than the raised edge.

Yeah, I may have to try a few different things. Polishing compound might work and I may try that first. Not sure when I'll get to it but I'm going to give it a try.

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.

May 07, 2024

#25

The white badge is intended for external use while the black badge is intended for internal use only.

Find some place to bolt it INSIDE your Bronco! 🤓

UserError, Deano Bronc

May 07, 2024

#26

Unicorn
Maybe with a 600 grit??? That would definitely create a brushed look though. Or maybe on a flat surface with polishing compound??? Have to use something fairly ridged though as the lower surface because if it flexed up at all it would polish off more than the raised edge.

Anytime I did detail sanding like this I always tried to find a flat pane of glass to work off of. Seemed to maintain that flat surface the best for this type of work.

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Deano Bronc, TK1215

May 08, 2024

#27

Deano Bronc
Yeah, I may have to try a few different things. Polishing compound might work and I may try that first. Not sure when I'll get to it but I'm going to give it a try.

Good luck on this project. Fingers crossed it’ll turn out great.

2023 Wildtrak 4D Lux MIC Tow Oxford White

Deano Bronc

May 08, 2024

#28

Deano Bronc
Yeah, I may have to try a few different things. Polishing compound might work and I may try that first. Not sure when I'll get to it but I'm going to give it a try.

If you are using the touch up spray, it uses a base coat and a clear coat. You might be able to polish out the details and then clear the whole piece.

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

Deano Bronc, Unicorn

May 15, 2024

#29

Big shout out to the BN store for quickly sending me my replacement, black grille badge! And for quickly sending me the three hats, four shirts and two packs of stickers That I ordered. damn you!!!! My name is Tim and I am a Broncoholic…..🫣

Bluestreak57, Laura

May 15, 2024

#30

Deano Bronc
Yep, mine too. I got back from Moab and all the black peeled off.😏

It wasn't THAT hot in Moab, was it? Personally, I've been keeping mine on my desk for this very reason. Well that and I'm too lazy to remove the grill to install it!

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Deano Bronc, UserError

May 15, 2024

#31

TK1215
Big shout out to the BN store for quickly sending me my replacement, black grille badge! And for quickly sending me the three hats, four shirts and two packs of stickers That I ordered. damn you!!!! My name is Tim and I am a Broncoholic…..🫣

Yep, got mine also. I'm hoping to get it installed this weekend.🙂

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.

May 15, 2024

#32

JoergH
It wasn't THAT hot in Moab, was it? Personally, I've been keeping mine on my desk for this very reason. Well that and I'm too lazy to remove the grill to install it!

No, it definitely wasn't that hot. I noticed towards the end of the week in Moab, the large black patch of paint had started to loosen up from the backing. Once the paint came off, IMHO it was easy to see why the paint comes off. The entire backing is highly polished so the paint has a tough time adhering to that polished surface. I would imagine the additional heat generated by it being black doesn't help the situation. I don't have access to a grit blaster anymore but may try to roughen up the surface with a rough sandpaper first before I paint the old one.

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.

JoergH, TK1215

Jun 07, 2024

#33

Deano Bronc
So I've been thinking about how I could paint my current one, but I haven't really looked close if my idea will work or not.
If you spray paint the entire surface without any masking, could you sand off the high parts of the badge? Like rub the entire badge face on a flat sheet of sandpaper to remove the paint off the high surfaces?

I've got my badge painted but I need some time to let the paint dry thoroughly. We'll see how it comes out once I sand/polish the high spots.

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.

UserError, Sven

Jun 07, 2024

#34

Deano Bronc
I've got my badge painted but I need some time to let the paint dry thoroughly. We'll see how it comes out once I sand/polish the high spots.
I look forward to seeing the end result.

Deano Bronc

Jun 11, 2024

#35

Did a little sanding and I think it came out pretty decent. There's still a few areas I'm not happy with and my OCD is kicking in so I'll be repainting a few places.
I probably used to low of a grit sandpaper but the raised section wasn't entirely flat so I had to keep sanding. I don't think I'll be able to get out all the scratches. I think it will be more of a brushed surface instead of highly polished.
I may try to spray a layer of clear coat when I get finished sanding.

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.

Polaris425, Laura

Jun 11, 2024

#36

Looking good Dean! Maybe a satin clear?

Unicorn, raqball

Jun 11, 2024

#37

TK1215
Looking good Dean! Maybe a satin clear?

Great idea!

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.

Unicorn, raqball

Jun 11, 2024

#38

Deano Bronc
Great idea!

Pick up a can of Testors clear satin

Unicorn, Deano Bronc

Jun 11, 2024

#39

Haven't had the peeling but my black one is developing white spotting.

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