as brian stated it is bare aluminum.
as for its shipped state, i pre-cut the pieces for the SVT bumpers so all you need to so is remove the factory plastic insert and slide on my mesh.
for the grill you have to pull apart your grill and install the mesh.

if you really need a pic of what it looks like for shipping, i can go out to the garage tomorrow and take pics of my templates for you.

NY State Trooper: So what makes your car so special to have SVT all over it? Me: Er...It was made by Fords SPECIAL Vehicle Team?