Thanks John.
I have been playing around with the matte and we decided to paint before I went to Woodward. The eventual goal is to do the front grill, rear plate area, roof, spoiler, and small section below spoiler to have a continuous effect. I think anything matte would look GREAT on your alabaster. I always have loved the matte and carbon look on a crisp white car.
I have contemplated painting everything behind the grill matte, but I have held off because I have some really cool hella horns I am custom painting to match the calipers and mount in the OEM horn locations. Wait and see

but I definitely agree 100%
These things are fun aren't they?
Edit: I can measure the distance to the well arch for sure. If I forget, send me a PM.