Tailgate Lettering

[caprtaineddie]

Looks like the 2020 Iconic silver will be slightly darker than the 2019 Ingot silver. My post above shows what black vinyl letters look like on the Ingot silver but I guess it's really up to you and what you like. I kind of like AR-19 (Ryan's) patriotic letters but not sure how they would look on my silver truck.
Here's the difference in the silvers based on looking at the Ranger brochure on line.
2020 on the left and 2019 on the right.

Yes, it looks like the Iconic is a shade or two darker than the Ingot Silver. Black should look good, but I'm also thinking of some type of raised letters. I guess I'll just have to make a best guess after it gets here and hope it's a good choice. Undoing and starting with another color isn't an impossible option. Thanks for your input.

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[itsGREGSWORLD]

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[ndwgolf]

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[Mokume]

My truck, if it ever gets here will be Iconic Silver. Does anybody have a suggestion as to which type of letters and color(s) would look best? This is a new color for the 2020 Ranger.

If you are inclined towards vinyl lettering, check out this site: https://tvdvinyldecals.com/collections/ford-ranger
For Iconic Silver, I think black would be the way to go, but check out the colors they offer. I am considering a set for the dashboard lettering on my 2020 and was torn between color choices, so I emailed TVD requesting for samples, they are in the mail as we speak.
I intend to apply a set of Putco metal inserts on my tailgate finished in Black Platinum stainless steel today, will post pics later.
Here's a link to those inserts: https://www.putco.com/ford-lettering-emblems

 

[caprtaineddie]

If you are inclined towards vinyl lettering, check out this site: https://tvdvinyldecals.com/collections/ford-ranger
For Iconic Silver, I think black would be the way to go, but check out the colors they offer. I am considering a set for the dashboard lettering on my 2020 and was torn between color choices, so I emailed TVD requesting for samples, they are in the mail as we speak.
I intend to apply a set of Putco metal inserts on my tailgate finished in Black Platinum stainless steel today, will post pics later.
Here's a link to those inserts: https://www.putco.com/ford-lettering-emblems

I may order some samples too, but like the idea of metal inserts. It would be nice if I could see the different choices up close and side by side.

 

[Mokume]

Well, if you are inclined towards Putco, they only offer stainless steel and black platinum stainless steel versions.
I went with the black platinum because of the contrast with my trucks red color, bet they'd look great on silver as well.

 

[caprtaineddie]

Well, if you are inclined towards Putco, they only offer stainless steel and black platinum stainless steel versions.
I went with the black platinum because of the contrast with my trucks red color, bet they'd look great on silver as well.

Thanks!

 

[P. A. Schilke]

Thanks!

Hi Eddie,

You might investigate eyecatcher on Amazon...they offer some options that you might consider as well. I did the eyecatcher chrome to match my Chrome package on my Ranger.

Best,
Phil Schilke
Ranger Vehicle Engineering
Ford Motor Co. Retired

 

[caprtaineddie]

Hi Eddie,

You might investigate eyecatcher on Amazon...they offer some options that you might consider as well. I did the eyecatcher chrome to match my Chrome package on my Ranger.

Best,
Phil Schilke
Ranger Vehicle Engineering
Ford Motor Co. Retired

Much appreciated.

 

[Tringram19]

Found these ones on amazon, adhesive, raised, and reflective. I think they are awesome and go really good with the lightning blue. The only thing I am worried about is, i dont want them to come off if i go through a car wash.

Just got a set of these for my Ranger. How was install? I think it looks great on blue hoping it looks just as good on black. I debated with the normal American flag colors or the blackout American flag. Ended up going with the classic read white and blue. I will post pics once I get them on.

 

[deton8r]

+1 for the Putco stainless black platinum inlays. They cost more than vinyl but are a factory accessory if that matters to you. The install on the stainless inlays is super easy.

I do really like the red/white/blue on the lightning blue. I don't think it would look as good on some of the other colors.

 

[Tringram19]

+1 for the Putco stainless black platinum inlays. They cost more than vinyl but are a factory accessory if that matters to you. The install on the stainless inlays is super easy.

I do really like the red/white/blue on the lightning blue. I don't think it would look as good on some of the other colors.

I got mine yesterday. Expect to put them on the weekend. Just from a quick mock up looks like it will be pretty sharp. I will post a picture

 

[Tringram19]

+1 for the Putco stainless black platinum inlays. They cost more than vinyl but are a factory accessory if that matters to you. The install on the stainless inlays is super easy.

I do really like the red/white/blue on the lightning blue. I don't think it would look as good on some of the other colors.

Got my letters on. Also had a chance to put on my lights for the grill. Not to mention the addition of some nitto ridge grapplers so pretty good weekend. Doing a full pain correction and ceramic coat the first weekend of March. So we’ll see if anything else gets done before then.

 

[DevilDoc]

I installed the putco ones in black stainless and love the look on black.

 

[Gizmokid2005]

I had a local vinyl guy trace and cut/install letters for me. I wanted something really different for the front and I don't have the patience to do the install. The fronts are a little bit off, so I'll probably order a kit for him to trace from and try them again, handtracing isn't always the best with how these inlays are configured. I'm still super happy with it.

Rear:

Front (it's a color shifting - 3M GP278, the video shows it better, but still nothing like in person):

(Hopefully it renders 1080 soon.)

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