Black Badging - How to ?

[blownout1500]

Not all badging is available and I want it for the limited. It's not just the badging I want, but the chrome door trim and grille.

@justchandy23 on insta just did this to her limited. Based on the pic, it involved a wrap shop.

 

[RAMayor]

May I ask how you removed the panels?

Heat w a hairdryer to loosen glue, then just pry it off w a trim removal tool or a flat head. You can try fishing line too, but there are posts in the badge that go into the main bezel so you won’t be able to get the line all the way through

 

[vondarius20]

Heat w a hairdryer to loosen glue, then just pry it off w a trim removal tool or a flat head. You can try fishing line too, but there are posts in the badge that go into the main bezel so you won’t be able to get the line all the way through

Awesome, thanks for the feedback & tips.

 

[Rocketman]

Just finished up changing out the doors. The only piece I have left to do is the hood. I have the whole louvered piece (sport hood) and just need to figure out the best way to remove the old one. I’m a bit nervous to take a pry tool to it and start popping clips. I think there’s a post from a member who’s done it.....without damage.

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[Rocketman]

Well it’s done, all badges changed!!!!

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[Rambro23]

Well it’s done, all badges changed!!!!

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Did the new blacked out one come with all new clips? Also, how was it taking off the old chrome one?

 

[agjr85]

Thank you all for the info and tips.
Now to come up with a master plan after all these great ideas.

 

[agjr85]

I have a black Longhorn. What do you guys think about doing blacked out grill RAM letters, Hood Emblems, and Tailgate.
Then have gold overlays on the text to bring the interior outwards. In my head it makes sense.

 

[dsn112]

I have a black Longhorn. What do you guys think about doing blacked out grill RAM letters, Hood Emblems, and Tailgate.
Then have gold overlays on the text to bring the interior outwards. In my head it makes sense.

Try it! I did red over black on mine

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[Rocketman]

Did the new blacked out one come with all new clips? Also, how was it taking off the old chrome one?

Yes, new one comes with all the clips, as well as new rubber washers for each post. Getting the old one off took a bit of work, but once you get it started, the clips (or posts I guess you could call them) pop right out. Quite a few of them broke off during removal, but I wasn’t too concerned as I wasn’t going to reuse it anyway.

 

[jsampsell]

I've got the same truck and am doing the same thing with the badges. I've ordered the front, sides, and rear already and after seeing what you've done, I'm going to have to order the hood and Laramie ones too. Do you mind sharing where you got the black Laramie emblem on the tailgate? I cannot locate it anywhere. I've put in the VIN for a Lamarie with the blackout appearance package into multiple Mopar part sites and can't seem to find this one.

Update: I found the part number. Thought I'd share it here for others that might be interested. 68282678AB

Just finished up changing out the doors. The only piece I have left to do is the hood. I have the whole louvered piece (sport hood) and just need to figure out the best way to remove the old one. I’m a bit nervous to take a pry tool to it and start popping clips. I think there’s a post from a member who’s done it.....without damage.

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[PrISM]

Going to swap the tailgate RAM out for the black version and wanted to know if there's any trick to it. I know it's on with double-sided tape, but do the tabs require anything other than just pulling? Do you need to get at them from the inside of the tailgate at all? Thanks.

Edit: Apparently I've got sent a non-OEM part. The one I ordered off of Amazon didn't come with adhesive or the little while clips but after some searching it looks like it SHOULD have that. I don't know if it's worth trying to pull it off or just plasti dip it.

 

[Sspearsau]

Hey everyone, I received the matte R-A-M front badge letters today, and I plan to install tomorrow. I’m going to go the route of prying them off in hopes of not breaking any tabs, but if I do break a tab, does the broken piece just fall out the back of the grill?

Or if they break, will I need to snap off the same tab(s) on my new badges to be able to snap right in?

Thank you in advance!

 

[dsn112]

I didn't snap any prying them out. If you do, you will need to get the old clips out. DO NOT snap anything off your new pieces.

 

[bgruhn76]

Is it possible to replace the Ram's head on the tail gate with the RAM letters like the Rebel has? Or are the tab holes for the head and the A different?

 

[RAMayor]

Is it possible to replace the Ram's head on the tail gate with the RAM letters like the Rebel has? Or are the tab holes for the head and the A different?

You would have to swap the tailgates or fill where the RAM head is. the Ram head has holes and is indented. See below:

 

[bgruhn76]

Well crap. Ok, won't be doing that. THANKS!!!

 

[Rocketman]

I've got the same truck and am doing the same thing with the badges. I've ordered the front, sides, and rear already and after seeing what you've done, I'm going to have to order the hood and Laramie ones too. Do you mind sharing where you got the black Laramie emblem on the tailgate? I cannot locate it anywhere. I've put in the VIN for a Lamarie with the blackout appearance package into multiple Mopar part sites and can't seem to find this one.

Update: I found the part number. Thought I'd share it here for others that might be interested. 68282678AB

Sorry about the delay in responding, but I'm glad you located the part number....and thanks for posting it up for the others who may need one. Make sure to post some photos of your completed work.

 

[Sspearsau]

I successfully removed the chrome R-A-M badge on the grill and replaced it with the matte black. I did not break any clips doing it, but I did snap the tip off of some of the pins on the emblems. Not entirely sure what purpose those pins serve, as four clips on each would seemingly be enough.

Next I’ll be doing the rear emblem. Did most of you remove the rear panel on the tailgate to compress the clips or just yank it from the exterior with some heat and fishing line assistance?

Thanks everyone! I’ll post pictures once the rear has been swapped out.

 

[dsn112]

heat and pull