Ford Focus – changing the radio colour from silver to matt black and refurbishing the buttons
Last updated: 15.09.2026
Problem
The light silver radio housing in the Ford Focus did not match the vehicle’s dark interior. Furthermore, the worn-out icons on the backlit buttons made it difficult to use the navigation and multimedia system comfortably, particularly after dark.
Type of material
Painted plastic – Ford Focus radio navigation panel
Solutions applied
As part of the project, we carried out a comprehensive colour change and refurbishment of the radio unit. The process involved:
- removal of the entire radio panel from the centre console,
- chemical removal of the original silver paint coating,
- professional painting in matt black,
- laser engraving of all pictograms on the backlit buttons,
- specialist measurements of light intensity – ensuring that every button emits the correct light intensity after refurbishment,
- final protection of the paint finish,
- assembly in accordance with factory tolerances.
Final result: the radio in elegant matt black blends perfectly with the interior, whilst laser technology guarantees the durability of the symbols and correct button backlighting for years of use.
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Yes – this is exactly what we did in this Ford Focus project, changing the radio housing from light silver to matt black to match the vehicle’s dark interior. We fully strip the original colour, repaint in the new finish, and laser-recreate all pictograms so the buttons look factory-made in the new colour, not just resprayed.
It can, if not done carefully – which is why we take specific light-intensity measurements during the process, confirming every button emits the correct brightness after the colour change and laser engraving. In this Ford Focus project that step was essential, since the icons need to stay clearly legible after dark.
Yes. We use professional automotive paint and finish with a protective coat, and the laser-engraved pictograms are cut into the surface rather than printed on top, so they won’t wear off or fade the way a DIY respray would.
Time and cost depend on the size of the panel, the number of buttons, and whether backlighting needs recalibrating. The standard process includes disassembly, stripping the original colour, repainting, laser engraving, light-intensity checks, and reassembly. We provide an exact quote individually after receiving photos of the panel.
We work with radio, navigation, and multimedia panels from all popular and premium brands, not just Ford – including Volkswagen, Opel, Toyota, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz. The process is the same regardless of brand: full disassembly, colour change, laser-recreated pictograms, and backlighting checks.
