Crosstrek Gloss Black Front Grille Installation | 2018+ Subaru XV Blacked Out Bumper Grill

Here's where I got the Gloss Black Grille Assembly that I'm installing:
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OEM Subaru front Emblem:
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Alternative COLOR Front Emblems / Badges:
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Pre-Cut 3M Subaru Badge Adhesive: www.rallysportdirect.com/part...
Useful Tools for this install:
Heat Gun:
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1/4" Micro-bit Ratchet:
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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 - Intro
00:40 - Grille Overview
01:25 - Sight Shield Removal
02:38 - Grille Removal
05:23 - Grille Installation
07:47 - Transferring the Badge
10:07 - Outro
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[@daniellevy3035]

Thanks a lot for posting! VERY helpful!

[@CowdreyC]

thats nice my previous 2008 impreza u had to take the bumper off. just got the 2021 crosstrek

[@chrish6373]

Shipping to Canada be like: Price: US $149.00US. $1,000.00US Standard International Shipping. I do love the look - nicely done!

[@kratos7678]

Plasti dipped my grill, use a long sleeve shirt to prevent getting cuts. thinking about swapping it out with the grill you bought.

[@JoeyMontalto]

Great video!

[@PatrickKasilag]

Thanks for the visit

[@topherming6565]

Good music.

[@drmarshm]

I see by your license plate you live in VA. What part of VA? I live in MD, and have a 2018 Crosstrek that needs a new grill. How much would you charge to remove my old grill and install a new one? (Don't feel like attempting this myself!)

[@GregsTurtleHaven]

I have a 2022, and I know the 2021+ have a different front bumper and different grill from the 2018, so I’m wondering if this grill fits. This is WAY better than the stock grill that comes on my sport. Thanks for the video and links! *edit, after checking the links I do not see 2021+, so hopefully in time they make that as well 👍🏼

[@PatrickKasilag]

Honestly I’m not sure about the 2022 model it’s exactly the same. I hope so!

[@hillaryhavens7294]

Did you have to reuse your grille surround (outer molding) to get the new grille to fit properly? In your video it looked like the new grille you installed had the grille surround included as one piece, but I just wanted to clarify if you did put your original grille surround back on, it was hard to tell since everything is all black. Thank you so much, your video was exactly what I was looking for so that was very appreciated

[@PatrickKasilag]

This Grille came as one piece pre-assembled.

[@hillaryhavens7294]

@@PatrickKasilag okay awesome thank you so much, your video was super helpful by the way; I needed to replace my grille and after watching your video, I bought the grille from one of your links, installed it and it came out looking so much better than the OE. I was hesitant about buying an after market product from eBay, but your video allowed me to take the leap of faith and I am happy with the results

[@davidm6751]

Would this fit a 2021 Crosstrek Limited?

[@dandeefleming3007]

now that the grill has been on a while how do you feel about it’s performance? Does it still look good?

[@PatrickKasilag]

The gloss black hasn’t faded, still looks great. I’ll do an update video on all mods after over one year soon

[@cadenb1160]

Any reason you went with the more expensive grille? I have seen some all black ones on ebay for $80.

[@PatrickKasilag]

Nope! Is that $80 shipped? This video was just done a year ago and this option was the only one available at the time

[@cadenb1160]

@@PatrickKasilag Yep, there are a few on ebay around $80 for an all black one.