Paint to match or satin black accessories

[Maljr1980]

I purchased the Ford Accessories Air Design styling kit for my truck, Latiat FX4, Iconic Silver with Sport appearance package super crew short bed. This includes fender flares, rocker panel guards, hood scoop, and tailgate panel.

Fender flares are the only part definitely going on. Tailgate panel I think would look good in black, but I think the stock tailgate looks better painted. Hood scoop I’m unsure of as well, I like the look of the factory hood. Door moldings I’m not a huge fan of, but would protect from door dings.

What parts should I put on or leave off?
Should I leave them black or paint matched?

 

[Sundancer330]

Your truck looks great without all that added plastic. I despise those bolt on fender flares, they make a truck look so cheap. But if you like them go for it.

 

[JerseyGlock]

Paint them.

 

[EatDirtFartDust]

I agree with Sundancer.
We have the same truck, except you have the wheels I want .
The trim down the side and the fender flares are too much imo.
The tailgate panel and rear cab spoiler are cool.

 

[Maljr1980]

Your truck looks great without all that added plastic. I despise those bolt on fender flares, they make a truck look so cheap. But if you like them go for it.

I didn’t have flares on my last truck and went to a more aggressive stance. Too many issues in the snow and sleet with dirty mirrors, paint chips, and ice damming behind the wheels. I’m definitely putting the flares on this time.

 

[Maljr1980]

I agree with Sundancer.
We have the same truck, except you have the wheels I want .
The trim down the side and the fender flares are too much imo.
The tailgate panel and rear cab spoiler are cool.

I like the wheels I have, one of my first mods is always new wheels, but I think I am just going to put some spacers on and more aggressive tires

 

[vinhdiesel]

i am interested in color match the air design fenders also as i think it makes the truck more aggressive .

 

[tkbolts21]

I purchased the Ford Accessories Air Design styling kit for my truck, Latiat FX4, Iconic Silver with Sport appearance package super crew short bed. This includes fender flares, rocker panel guards, hood scoop, and tailgate panel.

Fender flares are the only part definitely going on. Tailgate panel I think would look good in black, but I think the stock tailgate looks better painted. Hood scoop I’m unsure of as well, I like the look of the factory hood. Door moldings I’m not a huge fan of, but would protect from door dings.

What parts should I put on or leave off?
Should I leave them black or paint matched?

Also not a fan of the fenders but I agree to paint them.

Which rain guards do you have and how have they been holding up?

 

[Maljr1980]

Which rain guards do you have and how have they been holding up?
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I have the AVS brand in channel. I had to notch all of them in the corners to get the windows to clear them.

 

[tkbolts21]

Which rain guards do you have and how have they been holding up?

I have the AVS brand in channel. I had to notch all of them in the corners to get the windows to clear them.

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Thanks for the heads up. I just ordered them the other day.

 

[Maljr1980]

So here’s a little mock up in black

I think it matches all the oem black parts and breaks up the silver nicely.

 

[EatDirtFartDust]

So here’s a little mock up in black

I think it matches all the oem black parts and breaks up the silver nicely.

Looks great!

 

[Maljr1980]

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