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How bad does this look?

Discussion in 'Tonneau Covers, Caps and Shells' started by parkerbows, Feb 10, 2022.

  1. Feb 10, 2022 at 5:32 AM
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    Just curious I dont think it looks as bad as I was thinking ?

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  2. Feb 10, 2022 at 5:34 AM
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    I like the height, but the cap has to be darker if it is mismatched. Black or gray I wouldn’t paint, that I would
     
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  3. Feb 10, 2022 at 5:36 AM
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    paint it black or color match? I am thinking black. I know it doesn't look good but thought it would be even worse
     
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  4. Feb 10, 2022 at 5:38 AM
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    If i were gonna paint it, id color match it. Or maybe shoot the thing in black raptor liner(good luck re-selling it ever though)
     
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  5. Feb 10, 2022 at 5:38 AM
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    Doesn't look bad. Would look better matched or black. I'd be tempted to do a thinner, lighter weight bed liner type coating.
     
  6. Feb 10, 2022 at 5:38 AM
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    u mean with raptor liner?
     
  7. Feb 10, 2022 at 5:39 AM
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    Black might work with your fender flares and other little accents. Hard to tell, though. How are your Photoshop skills?
     
  8. Feb 10, 2022 at 5:40 AM
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    was thinking black would be an easy resell if needed
     
  9. Feb 10, 2022 at 5:40 AM
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    Liner like that is a factory option on some caps. You'd sell it fine as long as you didn't make it too heavy.

    Hell, I'd buy it if it has the aluminum skeleton and racks on the roof.
     
  10. Feb 10, 2022 at 5:41 AM
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    you could diy easy with some black plasti dip or bedliner product. Did it on my taco a real paint job was more than what the cap cost .
     
  11. Feb 10, 2022 at 5:42 AM
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    I got a quote for 650 and cap was free
     
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  12. Feb 10, 2022 at 5:43 AM
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    You can't beat FREEE:kona:
     
  13. Feb 10, 2022 at 5:44 AM
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    nope
     
  14. Feb 10, 2022 at 5:44 AM
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    I think a matte/satin would work well.
     
  15. Feb 10, 2022 at 5:45 AM
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    I say run it, but I'm a little biased.... even though it's inverted. WFO
     
  16. Feb 10, 2022 at 5:55 AM
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    Not good. I kind of like that
     
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  17. Feb 10, 2022 at 6:01 AM
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    Vinyl wrap on shell so you have two color choices if you ever sell?
     
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  18. Feb 10, 2022 at 6:02 AM
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    Looks fine to me!

    But why does it matter what anyone but your Woman thinks anyway?

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    Looks bad paint the truck 040 to match the cap....
     
  20. Feb 10, 2022 at 6:08 AM
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    hmm interesting
     
  21. Feb 10, 2022 at 6:08 AM
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    haha nah pass on that one
     
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  22. Feb 10, 2022 at 6:09 AM
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    true. but my wife hates it
     
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    Here we go. Another form v. function debate.
     
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    Not from me maybe you misunderstood my comment!

    If she hates it Im keeping it for sure!
     
  25. Feb 10, 2022 at 6:24 AM
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    wtf
     
  26. Feb 10, 2022 at 6:30 AM
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    Love it!
     
  28. Feb 10, 2022 at 6:34 AM
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    cool thanks
     
  29. Feb 10, 2022 at 6:36 AM
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    That looms pretty good to me!
     
  30. Feb 10, 2022 at 6:50 AM
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    Which one?
     

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