Mismatched camper shell?

Just bought an ARE MX series shell that is bright-ass-blue.

I’ve typically color matched shells but thought about going another direction on this.

Thinking of painting it satin black to semi-match flares etc in my silver DCLB OR.

Anybody done that, or similar? Have any pix?

PS—I’m bit unsure if I’ll like the extra height from the humpback, figure I can spray bomb it for $30; if I like it, I’ll likely do it right, if not it’ll be end up for sale. It’s basically a science experiment.

 

Not sure how long mrs will put up with this..

 

I'd go black with www.monstaliner.com

Treat your flares to a coat at the same time.

 

I am not a fan of black but if you live in a cool climate it should look okay. Always best IMHO to color match the truck.

 

Leave it blue and add silver stripes

 

I think silver will look good with black or even a bedliner product. My truck came with a matched cap, but if it didn't I'd probably go with satin black or bedliner.

 

Good call. But then I’d need a spoiler. Guess it’d be faster though. Win win.

 

Hahaha. I would seriously just paint it the same color as your truck.

 

Colormatch it.

 

Color match it! I you use any kind of bedliner it is a pain or impossible to get off or change later. Good luck!

 

Black can work.

Get a cab rack and you'll be fine with the rear height

 

If I didn’t know better, I’d think you were in the Air Force

 

Wheels and tires specs?

 

TE37X 16x8 0 offset , Cooper stmaxx 285/75r16

 

I actually really like color contrast. I've been thinking about how cool it might have been had I ordered mine matte black for the same reason.

 

Or just rattle can paint a blue stripe or four on the truck. Not sure if you even need tape, that's for armatures.

 

Man. Sure am glad I posted. I was afraid I’d get sarcastic comments vs useful insight and photos.

But seriously, appreciate the input. Was hoping others had done this and it was cool. However I’m afraid it’ll look like I beat up a guy with a black truck and took his shell. Wimped out and going silver.

(Though the blue stripes were a close second! Yeah, masking tape, schmasking tape...it’s for Losers).

 

Wimped out...and happy I did.

Jury’s still out on the high-top but very functional for what it is. Looks decent too.

 

Did you paint it or buy a new one?

 

Painted. Can’t afford a new one!!