I replaced the stock grill with this mesh grill I sourced on eBay for $45! And that included a new back plate!
It's an easy swap. Just undo every screw. and put together in reverse.
Be careful if you do this because a lot of the plastic is brittle. A few of my screw holes snapped off! But there are a lot of screws so the missing two doesn't make much difference.
I'm very happy with the later model look.

 

Looks GREAT.
Would look better with a QPR plate
(just kidding)

 

I was raised in Fulham. 10 minute walk from Stamford Bridge.
Win or Lose, Up the Blues!