2023 Ford Raptor- Continuation

McCarthy

Is it riding season yet?
Snapped a pic, the truck is filthy from our melting roads though. Waiting for suspension/wheels/tires to show up! There's a bit too much brushed aluminum on it as well, so i'm going to have the mirror caps either painted to match the truck, or wrapped gloss black. Thoughts on if gloss black will work? The new wheels will be gloss black as well.



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ITTOG

Well-known member
If the wheels are gloss black then all of the chrome/aluminum would work as gloss black as well. But yes, matching the body color is best for mirrors, door handles, and the stupid emblem on the fenders.
 

Todd n Natalie

OverCamper
Snapped a pic, the truck is filthy from our melting roads though. Waiting for suspension/wheels/tires to show up! There's a bit too much brushed aluminum on it as well, so i'm going to have the mirror caps either painted to match the truck, or wrapped gloss black. Thoughts on if gloss black will work? The new wheels will be gloss black as well.



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That is a nice color!
 

Mawgie

New member
If rims are gloss black, then I think gloss black mirror caps and door pulls will look nice. I'd leave the emblem as is for a pop of bright color. It will be interesting to see how you tie all the mods together. That Platinum looks like a comfy "Sunday morning truck", for now..........!
 

McCarthy

Is it riding season yet?
Thanks guys! And yes, it looks like an old man grocery getter right now lol. Couple weeks when all the goodies are on it'll be much better. Lol.
 

McCarthy

Is it riding season yet?
PSA: For 2021+ F150 owners regarding wheel and tire fitment:

On previous gen trucks, an 18x9 +1 or 0 offset wheel fit the sport package/Lariat trucks perfectly. With a 2.25" level, they would just tuck a 275 series tire, and a 12.50 (315) would have the tread flush with the wheel arch.

On the 2021 Platinum, and this will go for all 2021, an 18x9 +1 offset sticks out almost TWO INCHES of tread, and this is with a 295 series tire, which is 11.8" wide. Truck is basically un-driveable as it will sandblast the ******** out of the side of the truck. Ordering new wheels in the morning. ********

Looks fantastic though...



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The picture below I don't know what happened with the lighting, but just to show the wheel situation better.



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