Graphics/Decals or not?

Mr_Clemson said:

That’s a no for me. Much prefer the clean look that doesn’t scream raptor.

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There are several threads, one very recent, about Raptors being stolen. As Raptors are expensive, valuable, and desirable, having big stickers that scream RAPTOR might well be ill advised in many locales.

You asked for opinions so here ya go…… the decals are cheezy AF. Its like the guy with the Ferrari that wears the polo shirt, hat, shoes etc…… LOL!! Don't try so hard. The 70’s Mopar cars with the matte black big decals are another story. Those fit the era and the muscle car vibe at the time. These Raptor decals have always been lame in my opinion. I have a Gen1 and a Gen2 in driveway currently and no decals for me. Gen3 on the way and will not be ordering with decals. Again, just my opinion cause you asked.

Rick Luna said:

What if you just removed the decal off the rear doors. I think that would help. I get why Ford put decals there. Take it off-road, especially in the desert and that area is notorious for getting sand blasted, ask me how I know.

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The one vehicle I've owned with decals, they looked like spilt fuĉk after brush had clawed them up. But when I peeled them off, the paint underneath wasn't faded as much as the rest. That was special. Never again. Maybe decals are better these days, that was back in the '80s, but I'm not going to find out. I don't like the gen 3 side graphics, and hate the 37 graphics in particular. The side of the truck looks like a cereal box to me.

I went with no graphics. I am not a fan of stickers.... and these R graphics are WAAAAAAAYYYYY over the top.

Add another for NO graphics. I agree on the Mopar muscle car era, for that matter any muscle cars in that era, entirely different thing, it was the era, and they added some visual badassery. But, that was then and this is now, and now they look cheap, and scream “look at me, I drive a Raptor in case you didn’t already know”, throw in a personalized vanity license plate that says “Raptor” (saw one yesterday), and it completes the package.
I’m only saying this because opinions were called for, and this is mine, as I’m 60 maybe I’m too old for splashy graphics. So not trying to offend anyone that likes them, it’s obviously personal taste.

Nope

Shinny tires. @smurfslayer loves shinny tires.

Nex said:

Shinny tires. @smurfslayer loves shinny tires.

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The day after I had her ceramic coated...everything was shiny.

External graphics... to each there own. I like the early SVT badging... And the carbon fiber and interior badging on the Gen2.


My only issue now days is there is a Raptor on every corner now. After they dropped the premium because Ford needed cash. I think they may have overproduced them for the cash and lost some prestige value.

To each is his own. I prefer the early Gen 1 graphics, the ones that say Raptor on the side not so much. Put custom graphic on a 2012 just to be obnoxious. Once again do what you want...it's your ride don't worry about other options.