After purchase painting...what did you paint and why?

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melvimbe

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Do you let the vendors ride in your cab, or do you make them go back in the bed??

I tow them.



In my defense, the 'v' key is right next to the 'f' key.

Note: I was going to see if I could work in the Vacation, dog leash, dog killer scene...but couldn't make it work.

Note 2: Completely kidding on all. The vendors on FRF are awesome!
 

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Nothing. To me, painting bumpers, fender flares etc puts the truck into to the brodozer realm. Seems that when a raptor has 24" rimz, it is always accompanied by the aforementioned. I should also mention that to me, color matched fender flares made the truck look like a regular F150, so if that is what you are going for, rock on.

100% agree with this. Funny on import cars when people do these things they are "ricers" but when truck people do it, its suddenly cool? Doesnt make sense to me. BUT, its other peoples money they can do whatever they want with it.
 

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Nothing. To me, painting bumpers, fender flares etc puts the truck into to the brodozer realm. Seems that when a raptor has 24" rimz, it is always accompanied by the aforementioned. I should also mention that to me, color matched fender flares made the truck look like a regular F150, so if that is what you are going for, rock on.

I'm confused. From your profile pic, it looks like you've done something non-stock to your roof. Does the line for you depend on whether it's got a functional element to it or if it's completely cosmetic?
 

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I'm confused. From your profile pic, it looks like you've done something non-stock to your roof. Does the line for you depend on whether it's got a functional element to it or if it's completely cosmetic?
You will continue to be confused. I did not paint my roof.
 

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While planning for my upcoming purchase, I notice that a few owners do some after purchase painting. Such as the bumpers, grill, fender flares, tailgate appliqué just to name a few. I am also planning to do some painting but wanted to see what y'all have done and why? Please post pictures if available. Thanks

Ah, you’ve seen my 2 little paint projects by now 911: Calipers and tow hooks. I like the little understated touches. I actually like the contrast of the fenders. Don’t really understand doing the bumpers personally but to each their own. Gonna have the “Raptor” on the step color matched ruby red pretty soon too.
 
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Ah, you’ve seen my 2 little paint projects by now 911: Calipers and tow hooks. I like the little understated touches. I actually like the contrast of the fenders. Don’t really understand doing the bumpers personally but to each their own. Gonna have the “Raptor” on the step color matched ruby red pretty soon too.

Your bumpers are fine as is. Scarlet and Gray......my alma mater......Go Bucks!
 
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