Black Pillar Wraps

[Woolaroc]

So the recently closed thread calling the Truck a PoS did highlight one complaint I had this weekend after washing my 2020 the first time. The black gloss pillars already have micro scratches all over them. I used a self wash and dried with a soft towel. How are people handling these? Is there a way to buff it out easily? Read some people get it wrapped. Is this a DIY project?

 

[Halo Raptor]

Most apply either a wrap to it. I have seen black (makes it look new and stock), carbon fiber and clear. There was a guy, I think on the FROG group on FB that was selling them already pre-cut. Go to Ford Raptor Owners Group on Facebook and type in B pillar wraps. He sells them for like 70 bucks ready to go. His screen name is Terry WC

 

[Todd Turbo S]

I had minor hairline scratches when I received my new, and it had not been washed yet. I had the ceramic coater buff out the scratches and apply two coats of ceramic coating. I’ve since watched it a couple times and absolutely zero scratches have returned. I believe the key, just like any other paint, is to buff out all the scratches and then code it with a wax, sealant or my case ceramic coating

 

[Woolaroc]

I had minor hairline scratches when I received my new, and it had not been washed yet. I had the ceramic coater buff out the scratches and apply two coats of ceramic coating. I’ve since watched it a couple times and absolutely zero scratches have returned. I believe the key, just like any other paint, is to buff out all the scratches and then code it with a wax, sealant or my case ceramic coating

Thanks I was looking into getting it ceramic coated. I'll make sure to request that.

 

[Droid]

Have been thinking about doing this too...my 2019 is white in part to reduce brush "issues".

There's these for super cheap... anyone have experience? https://www.americantrucks.com/matte-black-door-pillar-accents-1516.html#product_pics-0

Do these things just get torn up immediately as well though?

Edit: and then there's these made of stainless steel: https://www.americantrucks.com/putco-blk-plat-pillar-posts-1516.html

 

[Todd Turbo S]

You’ll love it, very easy to keep the Raptor clean and I had the underside coated with Nyalic. Also, be sure to ask them to take off your wheels and ceramic coat as well as brake calipers

 

[Big Blue]

One option for you.

Before:


After:


https://rappygraphics.com/collectio...ducts/gen-2-b-pillar-wrap?variant=46714877396

 

[Blown00gt]

Buffed them out then added Xpel over. Zero scratches in over a year. I like the matte look too.

 

[Gdog]

Another option

 

[Fshnrig]

Carbon fiber 100x over the matte. Matte seems like it would detract from the looks of the raptor, imho.