Paint Matched or Black Engine Bay

[Ro_Ja Boy]

Going back and forth in my head whether to have the engine bay paint matched during my new Coyote build or have it be black Raptor liner. $1,500 extra to paint match and I’m more struggling with whether I prefer that look versus black.

Looking for opinions.

 

[Shimmy]

how much of a restoration is this gonna be? I think it looks great either way, but also depends on your paint color. VR offers the raptor liner as their standard spec. If you're going with a coyote build, why not spend the extra for a full paint match?

 

[Ro_Ja Boy]

Full build by Highline. Just wondering whether people prefer the look of it (forgetting about whether it’s worth it or not). I go back and forth on preference.

 

[56f100bbw]

Early mustang fastback satin black inner fenders early bronco color match with back side of the hood

 

[House]

I have done both and prefer paint matched, especially on a high end build. Black just looks unfinished and like a cheap “cover up” to me…

 

[Shimmy]

Full build by Highline. Just wondering whether people prefer the look of it (forgetting about whether it’s worth it or not). I go back and forth on preference.

i definitely prefer the look of it. it looks more "complete" to me. go for it!

 

[Shimmy]

I have done both and prefer paint matched, especially on a high end build. Black just looks unfinished and like a cheap “cover up” to me…

I agree with this for the most part unless your exterior color is black

 

[Ro_Ja Boy]

Early mustang fastback satin black inner fenders early bronco color match with back side of the hood

Inner black fenders absolutely.

 

[markatherton]

paint matched

 

[BGBronco]

I think body color is best, even if you do a hybrid approach and tint the Raptor liner.

 

[papy]

paint match

 

[toddz69]

Paint match.

Todd Z.

 

[LUBr LuvR]

Another vote for paint matched.

 

[Torkman66]

Done several early mustangs and been to countless car shows. Paint matched engine bay is by far the most eye catching. It also shows that the resto was a higher caliber. Did my CJ7 color matched and it is very sharp. On a Bronco to me that is an absolute way to go.

 

[Ro_Ja Boy]

Unanimous. Will stop second guessing thanks all

 

[spap]

Paint match, just looks better

 

[sprdv1]

Agree here w/paint match..

 

[69_Sport]

Whenever I encounter Raptor Liner, I assume it's covering up something...I know, but that's what I think.

 

[mlarison]

Have to agree w/ the paint match

 

[Teal68]

Color match