What is it about the look of Metalcloak fenders that some do not like?

I noticed a comment in a recent very popular thread about a dislike of how MC fenders look, I believe I have seen this said before. Personally I don’t think they look bad at all. So if you do not like the look of MC fenders, can you share what it is? I guess, as compared to performance issues how something looks is an option, not an objective fact, but I am still interested.

To avoid a rerun of the other thread, I’m not asking about MC marketing or performance (things such as if the MC fenders allow more travel or not). My question is purely about aesthetics.

Based purely on aesthetics, when "I" look at them. I do not enjoy the appearance. Also, metalcloak is garbage and anyone running their parts is dumb. I hope they see this post and get mad.

You can clear 38's with them and no lift though. A good way to make it through the Rubicon Trail without winching IMO. You'll get mad respect, and ton's of high fives from the flatbiller's and JK/JL bro's. on second thought, metal cloak fenders are pretty cool. I say run em'. As long as you get the super 35 kit, and set your bumpstops you'll be good.
 
The overlines don't compliment any other line on the vehicle
In all fairness neither do the Genrights, CrawlTeks, Poison Spyders, Bushcracker, etc . The only one that fits that bill is the OEM or clone.
 
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You're hoping for a lot, there. :confused: Some guys will join the fight just to be IN the fight.:LOL:

I agree, but at that point if they get butt hurt and leave it’s entirely on them. If you want to be in the fight you need thick skin.
 
In all fairness neither do the Genrights, CrawlTeks, Poison Spyders, Bushcracker, etc . The only one that fits that bill is the OEM or clone.

I disagree (for some of them), there's a line drawn from the A pillar to the grille that traces along the ridge on the side of the hood. High lines pretty much trace that line.

But my personal preference was the MCEs, I think they are the best looking fenders and would still be on my rig if I hadn't bashed in my passenger fender.
 
I can accept them on TJ's begrudgingly. I once saw a set on a CJ.....Now that is a step too far partner. But in all seriousness the stockers look awesome imho.
 
I disagree (for some of them), there's a line drawn from the A pillar to the grille that traces along the ridge on the side of the hood. High lines pretty much trace that line.

But my personal preference was the MCEs, I think they are the best looking fenders and would still be on my rig if I hadn't bashed in my passenger fender.

Highlines are an interesting thing. I understand the benefits. But even the AEV ones that were the closest to stock looks does look a little bit off (atleast to me). Partly due to the very wide flare they ran, but even without that, it looks a little funny the way the jut out and obscure the headlights from the side. I feel like they should be a little shorter (front to back direction) and closer to the grille to make the transitions smoother. I could not put my finger on it for a while, but when I saw them in person it was obvious.

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Once you see it, it is impossible to not see every time. The stock lines are very pleasing the eye.

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It's why this line exists, just like the one on the hood - aesthetics.

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That line has an interesting history.

CJ7s and YJs use to have vent windows and that line, where it becomes vertical and connects to the bottom edge of the door (just below the glass) was the place where the vent window frame would reside. TJs did away with vent windows, but they retained that line for continuity. It's a very nice nod to the past.

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That line has an interesting history.

CJ7s and YJs use to have vent windows and that line, where it becomes vertical and connects to the bottom edge of the door (just below the glass) was the place where the vent window frame would reside. TJs did away with vent windows, but they retained that line for continuity. It's a very nice nod to the past.

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That is interesting! I do also think it would look odd without that line, since the door would just be one big slab otherwise.
 
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Highlines are an interesting thing. I understand the benefits. But even the AEV ones that were the closest to stock looks does look a little bit off (atleast to me). Partly due to the very wide flare they ran, but even without that, it looks a little funny the way the jut out and obscure the headlights from the side. I feel like they should be a little shorter (front to back direction) and closer to the grille to make the transitions smoother. I could not put my finger on it for a while, but when I saw them in person it was obvious.

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Once you see it, it is impossible to not see every time. The stock lines are very pleasing the eye.

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I'm with you on this. I understand the benefits, but it takes a minute to figure out what's "off" when I see them. Even the MCE/flat-style, though it could be said are rooted in the old CJs, don't quite look right to me.

I appreciate the continuation of the existing body line from the rear (yellow) with the highline, but the existing quarter-panel body line that is left (red arrow) sticks out. The rough "mirror" of the lines and curves (green) on the factory fenders/doors is very pleasing. Great point by @psrivats on the history of the line in the YJ and CJ too.

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That is interesting! I do also think it would look odd without that line, since the door would just be one big slab otherwise.

The TJ design language is really very nicely done .. if you ever get a chance to park a CJ7 and a TJ side by side, you will be blown away once you start comparing the details.

I'm with you on this. I understand the benefits, but it takes a minute to figure out what's "off" when I see them. Even the MCE/flat-style, though it could be said are rooted in the old CJs, don't quite look right to me.

I appreciate the continuation of the existing body line from the rear (yellow) with the highline, but the existing quarter-panel body line that is left (red arrow) sticks out. The rough "mirror" of the lines and curves (green) on the factory fenders/doors is very pleasing. Great point by @psrivats on the history of the line in the YJ and CJ too.

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Plenty of AEV owners have filled in that line (your red arrow).

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The TJ design language is really very nicely done .. if you ever get a chance to park a CJ7 and a TJ side by side, you will be blown away once you start comparing the details.

Twice so far, I have had people in parking lots argue with me that I had a CJ7.
 
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I know for me, my taste and vision of what a cool Jeep looked like was totally different when I first got my Jeep versus now. You have no idea what is functional and what is not when you’re new. Gain some experience with what works and what doesn’t and suddenly functionality becomes the new cool. At the end of the day, a Jeep with well functioning and well thought out modifications is usually also the better looking jeep to me because my value system is based on function rather than gaudy flashy designs.

Well said.
 
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