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Chrome or Black?

Discussion in 'Detailing' started by jimmygle, Jan 2, 2011.

  1. Jan 2, 2011 at 11:33 PM
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    jimmygle

    jimmygle [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Looking to add step bars and a grill guard to my new silver Tacoma... I know it's personal preference, but what would look better against the silver? Do you guys know of any examples I could look at?

    Pic of it as it sits is attached.

    Thanks

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  2. Jan 3, 2011 at 12:04 AM
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    Manwithoutaplan

    Manwithoutaplan the full Monty

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    I would say black but that is personal prefence. You might want to try 4 wheelparts or autoanything. I have sliders that i painted black.[​IMG]

    Nice truck by the way :)
     
  3. Jan 3, 2011 at 2:04 PM
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    RLDTACO

    RLDTACO Well-Known Member

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    Debadged,Tailgate theft mod,Extra D-rings,OEM bed mat,TRD exhaust, 5100 Billys@ 4 corners set@ 0 with Eibach springs, rear TSB springs.N-Fab tube Steps. TRD FJ SE wheels and Michelin LTX A/T 2's
    I think black looks good! :D Here are some N-fabs.

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  4. Jan 3, 2011 at 2:56 PM
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    jimmygle

    jimmygle [OP] Well-Known Member

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    That looks pretty damn slick, Bob! Thanks for posting a pic against the silver body.
     
  5. Jan 9, 2011 at 8:04 AM
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    Rodeo73

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    Since your truck is a light color, I think black will look better. For a dark color, chrome looks good.

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  6. Jan 9, 2011 at 8:22 AM
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    jjew18

    jjew18 the Nightman cometh!

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    Added extra awesomeness to its original awesomeness.
    What he said,
     
  7. Jan 9, 2011 at 7:54 PM
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    N.GA Taco x3

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    If you haven't made up your mind, I also have a new silver DC and had the factory chrome bars on for a few days, decided i didn't like and ordered black ones. I don't have any pics with the black ones yet but can get some if you want to see the difference. i think my gallery has some pics of the silver truck w/chrome tubes. I like the 3" round black ones better.
     
  8. Jan 9, 2011 at 10:07 PM
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    jimmygle

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    I decided to go with black. Thanks for all the input.
     

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