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Do '24 models have glossy grills?

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It seems from pictures that the grills on the '24s are darker and glossier than the '23s which are kind of flat and grey.

Has anyone seen a '24 in person who can confirm?
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It seems from pictures that the grills on the '24s are darker and glossier than the '23s which are kind of flat and grey.

Has anyone seen a '24 in person who can confirm?
You're probably looking at the Platinum trim. In all MY 22-24 only the Platinum comes in Vader Black.
 

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It seems from pictures that the grills on the '24s are darker and glossier than the '23s which are kind of flat and grey.

Has anyone seen a '24 in person who can confirm?
Remember, each trim has a different grille and there were downgrades for 2024. This is from order guides and online Build & Buy. So yeah, a XLT & Flash would seem darker since they have the same grille as the Pro now.

2022-20232024
ProCarbon BlackCarbon Black
XLTGeometric Gray-ion fine Satin MetallicCarbon Black
XLT 312A/FlashGeometric Gray-ion fine Satin MetallicCarbon Black
LariatPremium Geometric Gray-ion fine Satin MetallicPremium Geometric Gray-ion fine Satin Metallic
Platinum“Vador Black” High Gloss with Tinted ChromePremium Geometric Gray-ion fine Satin Metallic
 
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So the 2024 Lariat does have the same gloss black grill as the platinum? That's what it looks like in pictures.
 

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The Vader black from the 23 Platium is the best looking grille. I wonder how much it is from ford
 

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So the 2024 Lariat does have the same gloss black grill as the platinum? That's what it looks like in pictures.
No, the opposite I think according to the guides. The Lariat grill has always been a Gray Satin Metallic. For 2024, the Platy lost it's Vader black grill and uses the Lariat silver grill. But a '24 Lariat owner can confirm.

So Ford has reduced the number of grill choices from 4 to 2.
 
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No, the opposite I think according to the guides. The Lariat grill has always been a Gray Satin Metallic. For 2024, the Platy lost it's Vader black grill and uses the Lariat silver grill. But a '24 Lariat owner can confirm.

So Ford has reduced the number of grill choices from 4 to 2.
Ugg yeah, I misread the table.

Looks like Vader Black was removed altogether.

I'm just looking at options to make the grill look more like a conventional F150 or just better in general.
 

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Ugg yeah, I misread the table.

Looks like Vader Black was removed altogether.

I'm just looking at options to make the grill look more like a conventional F150 or just better in general.
In my opinion, Vader Black looks best but if you aren't okay with chips I suggest something else. I asked a body shop about painting mine but they said it would just chip again. Maybe a gloss black wrap?
 

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I’m thinking that sheet is a misprint

the 24’ platinums still have a different color / finish then the 24 lariats.

if you look up the 24 platinums on Cars.com you can see it’s still a black gloss (maybe. Or a glossy as 22’ but still glossier and darker then the lariats ) I have a 23 lariat and my neighbor has a 24 platinum and I can easily tell the difference.
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