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Is that blurb a trim-specific comment. Because isn't that what was supposed to come standard on one of the trims?Ford website states that if you option the black painted Mod top, it comes with black painted grill and mirror covers.
I would actually prefer *not* to have those things swapped... but it at least addresses the miss-match.
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You’re talking about Wildtrak...
This blurb is present in at least BL and one other... so it’s not because it’s what’s standard.
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A black vehicle seems to be the only instance where a glossy black top might be a 'no-brainer'. Any other color of vehicle, and it becomes more of a toss-up -- sometimes giving the nudge to the MIC over the MOD.
A shiny black top on a non-black vehicle can draw attention to itself -- especially when it doesn't match the other (non-glossy) black accents on the vehicle. A matte black top can offer contrast without drawing attention.
When I ordered my Sahara, I had the choice between a glossy vehicle-colored hardtop and a matte black HT. To me, the matte black was the better choice. It's a subtle contrast to the Crystal Granite Metallic of the vehicle, without drawing attention to itself. The Granite Crystal is so dark, that the black top helps to accentuate the fact that it's a dark gray vehicle, and not a black vehicle. I don't think I would have gone with a glossy black top though, had it been an option.
A shiny black top on a non-black vehicle can draw attention to itself -- especially when it doesn't match the other (non-glossy) black accents on the vehicle. A matte black top can offer contrast without drawing attention.
When I ordered my Sahara, I had the choice between a glossy vehicle-colored hardtop and a matte black HT. To me, the matte black was the better choice. It's a subtle contrast to the Crystal Granite Metallic of the vehicle, without drawing attention to itself. The Granite Crystal is so dark, that the black top helps to accentuate the fact that it's a dark gray vehicle, and not a black vehicle. I don't think I would have gone with a glossy black top though, had it been an option.
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It’s not in the B&P.I guess I'm not seeing what you guys are seeing. On any trim level this is what I see...
It’s in the regular vehicle details... I’ll bet you a link in a second...
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https://www.ford.com/suvs/bronco/2021/models/bronco-badlands/
Scroll to “Exterior Features”... click on the little “i” next to modular top.
Repeat for other trims.
Weird...I can add it on the BD and I could swear it's listed on the options sheet for the BD too.I guess I'm not seeing what you guys are seeing. On any trim level this is what I see...
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We’re talking about the black gloss painted grill and mirror caps that are included when you option the black mod top.
Ahh, my bad!
Yes, we were talking do the caps and grill match the roof, but he's also pointing out the other weird thing, how B&P will let you add a Mod top to a Black Diamond even though that particular documentation says it's not available on Base and Black Diamond. ?
And I apologize, but I have to admit that as I typed "do the caps and grills match the roof" I suddenly remembered James Bond's line in Diamonds Are Forever when she asks if he preferred her as a Blond, Brunette, or Redhead...
To which he replied that it didn't matter "as long as the cuffs and collars match."?
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No, once it’s been cured and painted, the coating goes on top of the final automotive paint finish.
It’s no different than the panels that are Aluminum or the panels that are steel - when painted they look the same.
Examples: The EOS trunklid was painted like the rest of the car, the SportTrac’s bed looked just like the other panels.
MIC has heavy texture so it will need to be evaluated in a different way than a traditional painted surface. I don’t know if anyone has had success with it or not. But the MOD top will be a painted final outer surface so you can ceramic coat like you would other painted surfaces. The article was going into the process of taking it from raw components to a finished sheet that can then be formed into a top.
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Does our gut tell us the actually mean it? Or is it another mistake?
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