Tailgate paint option

[J Alynn]

So I’m looking at the pics from reveal and while I’m thinking tire carrier option on my traveler I’m wondering about rear panel on both vehicle tailgates. With the carrier the plastic panel makes sense because it’s covered but without the carrier does anyone else wonder if the rear panel area would look better as body color?
I get for off roading maybe plastic is better for wear and tear but as an everyday vehicle I just wonder what the rears would look like if the panels were painted body color?

 

[LastDayScout]

So I’m looking at the pics from reveal and while I’m thinking tire carrier option on my traveler I’m wondering about rear panel on both vehicle tailgates. With the carrier the plastic panel makes sense because it’s covered but without the carrier does anyone else wonder if the rear panel area would look better as body color?
I get for off roading maybe plastic is better for wear and tear but as an everyday vehicle I just wonder what the rears would look like if the panels were painted body color?

Personally, I hope for a body color panel across that area. Maybe if you decide to add the carrier later, that plastic piece comes in the kit.

 

[J Alynn]

Personally, I hope for a body color panel across that area. Maybe if you decide to add the carrier later, that plastic piece comes in the kit.

I only ask the question because the terra panel was also plastic so wondering if they are still thinking or if it will be an upgrade option which is fair, assuming the panel material when painted is same texture/finish unless it becomes two different materials. Thats probably the biggest reason I want the spare carrier is to hide that plastic section. May just be some of use prefer paint

 

[Scoutsie]

Oof, didn’t realize that was there. I like the dark color for contrast, but am never a fan of a big huge thermoplastic chunk of body part that isn’t a bumper or internal. Do we have to have that be not-metal?

 

[R1TVT]

I only ask the question because the terra panel was also plastic so wondering if they are still thinking or if it will be an upgrade option which is fair, assuming the panel material when painted is same texture/finish unless it becomes two different materials. Thats probably the biggest reason I want the spare carrier is to hide that plastic section. May just be some of use prefer paint

I have no problem with anything on the tailgate that makes it more ruggedized. With the action of pushing a tailgate up and down (and often with dirty hands or gloves or just plain old dust / dirt on the tailgate, it takes some serious abuse. Also, no matter how hard you try to avoid it, at some point you lower your tailgate onto a post or a pole or something that you forgot was in the way.

I have PPF on the top section of my tailgate (where you constantly push it) for this reason, but PPF only goes so far too...

 

[pwrofgrayskull]

I really hadn’t thought about it or noticed it, so I guess it doesn’t bother me as-is. Although I haven’t seen them in person which can make a big difference.

It could depend on how a person is going to use the vehicle as to which way they’d prefer it. It could be different on city trims versus trail trims depending how they do things in the end? …Although manufacturing complexities such as those could continue to drive prices up… of which I am not a fan.

 

[LastDayScout]

I could see the design being a nod to the Super Scout insert.

Or possibly some of the decal offerings on other models.

But, I prefer just the body color or something subtle especially with the cool taillights.

It is very easy to go overboard with black plastic.

 

[AjzRide]

The only damage on my current truck (93K miles) is the tailgate. It doesnt' look great but I agree that something to make the tailgate more rugged is a good idea.

 

[pwrofgrayskull]

I have no problem with anything on the tailgate that makes it more ruggedized. With the action of pushing a tailgate up and down (and often with dirty hands or gloves or just plain old dust / dirt on the tailgate, it takes some serious abuse. Also, no matter how hard you try to avoid it, at some point you lower your tailgate onto a post or a pole or something that you forgot was in the way.

I have PPF on the top section of my tailgate (where you constantly push it) for this reason, but PPF only goes so far too...

The only damage on my current truck (93K miles) is the tailgate. It doesnt' look great but I agree that something to make the tailgate more rugged is a good idea.

Agreed. More rugged from the factory would be a huge benefit. Tailgates can unfortunately take a beating on vehicles that get used - even when you’re being careful.

 

[shnngns]

If it's less expensive to manufacture and they are able to stick with the original price point...I'm all for the rugged plastic in the back. Personally I like it, but I am from the more off-road oriented crowd. But...I also like a beautifully painted panel to polish and admire some deep metal flake too.

 

[Scoutsie]

If it's less expensive to manufacture and they are able to stick with the original price point...I'm all for the rugged plastic in the back. Personally I like it, but I am from the more off-road oriented crowd. But...I also like a beautifully painted panel to polish and admire some deep metal flake too.

I’m not so much off-roadin’ but I’m rough with my poor cars in terms of “whoops, didn’t see you there, damage-causing obstruction” and worry about gouged plastic. In the long run, it’s probably a whole hell of a lot easier and cheaper to fix/replace than having to go get some bodywork done if something digs into it with enough force to make a mark. As long as it doesn’t mean compromises on something like “did you like having a back door that closed? Well, this one doesn’t, but you can just use a lot of duct tape if that’s a problem for you” or something, I’m fine with it.

 

[LastDayScout]

This is my bush league attempt to show the tailgate in body color...sort of. This is a screen grab from the latest video.

 

[R1TVT]

Looks like it is already off-roadin'... Very nice.