ARE Overland

Anybody have any feedback on this model? I'm not sure why ARE put a Line-X type spray on the front half and paint on the 2nd half. They say added strength, but I just see some attempt of adding some kind of style. I'd rather have that type of spray on the entire shell. Thoughts?

 

I agree

 

Looks a little dated with it if you leave the rest of the truck as is. Add some 265 STT Pro's with the white text out and it would look better.

 

I wouldn't say it adds strength, I liked the look and have been happy with it.

 

I like the look but personally I agree with the OP and would get the whole shell coated solid black. I don't see how it adds any structural benefit. If anything it's protecting paint.

 

I am torn on this question myself. I have a black Tacoma but I think it will still look good with a mix of metallic black and line-x black matte to it. But I think the fully line-x toppers look great. Especially, when the taco is another color.

 

ARE calls that coating OTR. They will coat the entire shell with it, on any of their models.
https://www.4are.com/product/otr_option/

 

Black on Black

 

That looks so good.

 

Seems like it’s purely aesthetics, maybe protection for the paint.

 

I just ordered mine and I think it must add some strength. I mean Line-X is pretty hard to break so if anything it prevents cracking somewhat. Also, I love the way its painted as is. It sort of breaks up the truck and doesn't make it look like you have a Tacoma Suburban LOL. Or a complete one piece vehicle.

 

Well, one is like 1600-2000 dollars and the other like 8-11 thousand dollars LOL.

 

I mean the Alucab canopy haha about $3200

 

Reported.

 

Reported?

 

Mine looks like a one piece vehicle. I’m kidding about reported