{"product_id":"the-matte-front-ford-transit-grille","title":"The Matte Front | Raptor-Style Grille for Ford Transit Custom","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-narrative\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA van is a working tool, and most of them look it. The Matte Front is the cheapest way to change that impression without touching paint, suspension, or a single electrical circuit. It is a Raptor-style front bumper grille in matte black, shaped to replace the factory panel directly and carrying the lettered face that turns a delivery van into something people photograph.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe part is moulded in ABS plastic and finished in matte black, so there is no paint prep, no primer, and no risk of a mismatch against fresher panels. Fitment is direct replacement for Ford Transit Custom models from 2018 to 2023 in Raptor style, with the LED accent integrated into the grille face. Something else happens as well: the open lettered structure feeds more air to the radiator, which helps the cooling system on a loaded van in summer traffic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstallation is a bumper-off, bolt-on job using the original mounting points. No drilling templates, no cutting, and no adapters, which keeps the swap reversible if the van ever goes back to standard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSame van. Different first impression.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"margin: 20px 0; border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #eeeeee;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-features\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style: none; padding: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding: 10px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e✦\u003c\/strong\u003e Raptor-style lettered face that replaces the factory bumper grille directly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding: 10px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e✦\u003c\/strong\u003e Matte black ABS construction, so no painting or colour matching is required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding: 10px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e✦\u003c\/strong\u003e Integrated LED accent built into the grille.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding: 10px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e✦\u003c\/strong\u003e Direct replacement fitment for Ford Transit Custom 2018 to 2023.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding: 10px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e✦\u003c\/strong\u003e Improved airflow to the radiator compared with the closed factory panel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding: 10px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e✦\u003c\/strong\u003e Uses original mounting points with no drilling or cutting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding: 10px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e✦\u003c\/strong\u003e Reversible upgrade if the vehicle returns to standard specification.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-specs\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style: none; padding: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding: 9px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Artudatech\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding: 9px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Racing grille \/ front bumper grille\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding: 9px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel Reference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grille-535-A-Kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding: 9px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e ABS plastic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding: 9px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Matte black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding: 9px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Raptor style with lettering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding: 9px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFitment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ford Transit Custom 2018 to 2023, Raptor style\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding: 9px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFitment Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not compatible with MSRT Custom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding: 9px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFitment Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Direct replacement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding: 9px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlacement On Vehicle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Front, top\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding: 9px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer Part Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2467234\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding: 9px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePackage Contents:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 x front bumper grille with letters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding: 9px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100 percent brand new\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding: 9px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mainland China\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-applications\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere It Belongs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFleet vans, work Transit Customs, camper conversions, and trade vehicles where the front end is the first thing a customer sees. Popular with detailers, mobile mechanics, and builders who want a more purposeful front without paying for a body kit or losing the standard mounting points.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-faq\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Which years does it fit?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe grille is listed for Ford Transit Custom models from 2018 to 2023 in Raptor style. Send us your year and trim and we will confirm before dispatch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Will it fit an MSRT Custom?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The listing states that it does not fit the MSRT Custom, so that variant needs a different part.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Does it need painting?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The grille arrives in matte black ABS, which is the finish buyers want for this style. If you plan to body-code it, a plastic-friendly primer is the right starting point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is the LED accent included?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, the LED accent is integrated into the grille as listed in the product specification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is installation difficult?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a direct replacement that uses the factory mounting points. The bumper is removed, the original grille panel is swapped out, and the new part bolts in without drilling or cutting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What is in the box?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne front bumper grille with letters. Mounting hardware and instructions are not included, so plan to reuse the original fasteners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Does an open grille really help cooling?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn open, lettered structure allows more air through to the radiator than a closed factory panel, which helps during sustained load in warm weather. The gain is modest on its own and best treated as a benefit alongside the styling change.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Will it change the look of the van too much for work use?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt reads as a purposeful factory option rather than an aftermarket add-on, because the shape follows the Raptor-style front end. Matte black also hides stone chips better than gloss finishes on a working vehicle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How is the part packed for shipping?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrilles are boxed with protective wrapping on the lettered face, since that surface is the visible part of the install and the one most easily marked in transit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-promise\" style=\"margin-top: 30px; padding: 18px 20px; background: #f8f8f6;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin-top: 0;\"\u003eThe EastSupplier Promise\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery grille is inspected for straight edges and a clean finish before it is boxed, then shipped with tracked international delivery. 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