mgeorge15

I have a buddy with the same exact bumper but he has the matte black and its hard to tell much of a difference. I'll try and get a side by side shot this week sometime. If your worried about matching the front to the rear I honestly don't think anyone would ever notice. Especially if they are far back enough to see them both at the same time!

wranglerxnewbie

Thanks alot buddy. with such a big ticket price item, i am trying to do my homework 5 times over.

appreciating all feedback!!!

RedJK2

Where will you be purchasing? Someone recently posted in another thread that the matte finish is no longer available. At least, I know it's no longer an option for the front LoD bumpers on the Northridge site.

RevyJKU08

Yes, I seem to remember Stan at Northridge when I last talked with him that the Matte Finish maybe being discontinued.... Hope they don't discontinue the Matte finish on the LoD sliders and rear racks....or I will be ordering sooner rather than later.

mgeorge15

Dave said they where discontinuing it for faster turn around time but that you would still be able to special order one if you where matching other items but it would take a lot longer! Didn't know when they where starting it though.

mgeorge15

No problem. I did the same thing with mine before I ordered. Debated on matte for forever before pulling the trigger on the textured.

RevyJKU08

I debated as well...and picked Matte for the easy touch up of trail damage.

Work in Progress - JK

x2 on this, I have the matte black and when (yes I said when and not if) I hit something a piece of sand paper and a rattle can of matte black from an autoparts store and looks good as new.

wranglerxnewbie

Northridge4x4.ca. When I called last, he said he will have both finishes available. I think i am just gonna go with textured.

Northridge4x4

We can get matte we just won't be stocking it , special order only