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Is chrome dead? Lets see your chrome

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Ken b, Apr 27, 2014.

  1. Apr 27, 2014 at 8:06 PM
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    Ken b

    Ken b [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Now days you see black on every color under the sun but chrome seems to be fading away..even on motorcycles black is becoming the highlight color of choice.

    Any one still blinging chrome?
     
  2. Apr 27, 2014 at 8:07 PM
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    OZ-T

    OZ-T You are going backwards

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    in before " Chrome won't get you home "
     
  3. Apr 27, 2014 at 8:32 PM
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    xbxb

    xbxb Well-Known Member

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    Pretty much stock.... chrome bumpers etc.
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  4. Apr 27, 2014 at 8:33 PM
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    xbxb

    xbxb Well-Known Member

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    undercover flex, Clazzio seat covers, Flyzeyes, Pop N Lock, Shackle to drag me out
    sorry dbl post
     
  5. Apr 27, 2014 at 8:38 PM
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    Watari06V6

    Watari06V6 Faster than a speeding ticket

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    dead? Tacoma chrome is alive and well here in Santa Ana- aint kiddin'
     
  6. Apr 27, 2014 at 8:43 PM
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    Chrome is far from dead, but I am member#1 of 1 in the TWACA.
     
  7. Apr 27, 2014 at 8:46 PM
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    PCHearn

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    I had chrome before black was the fad, and I'll have chrome after the black fad is gone.

    [​IMG]
     
  8. Apr 27, 2014 at 8:48 PM
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    discoy2k

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    yes

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  9. Apr 27, 2014 at 8:59 PM
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    I did not even notice the truck :p What are those fatty sliders?? I rike a rot.
     
  10. Apr 27, 2014 at 9:01 PM
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    gupster88

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    chrome...










    won't get you home :anonymous:
     
  11. Apr 27, 2014 at 10:16 PM
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    I think chrome AND black look good together. Taken yesterday :cool:

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  12. Apr 28, 2014 at 6:28 AM
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    Chrome fan here probably due to the generation I came of age in.

    But as far as black, there is a such thing as beautiful professionally applied gloss black then there is flat black from a spray can.
     
  13. Apr 28, 2014 at 6:32 AM
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    T-Rex266

    T-Rex266 Elon Musk Moderator

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    Chrome...:puke:
     
  14. Apr 28, 2014 at 6:39 AM
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    RearViewMirror

    RearViewMirror Saw things so much clearer once you... were in my

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    Chrome is fucking dead and I hope it stays that way. I hate chrome.

    I do sometimes wish I would have gone with some Bronze wheels though.
     
  15. Apr 28, 2014 at 7:18 AM
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    geekhouse23

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    I think there's tasteful and then there's cheap..

    Tasteful (looks good man :thumbsup: )

    And then there's these guys............. :facepalm: that buy every chrome stick-on in AutoZone

    [​IMG]

    I, personally, just have to do the BHLM and BTLM and my Tacoma will be Chrome free.
     
  16. Apr 28, 2014 at 7:22 AM
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    KB Voodoo

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    Google Chrome is awesome. Way better than Firefox.
     
  17. Apr 28, 2014 at 7:24 AM
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    RearViewMirror

    RearViewMirror Saw things so much clearer once you... were in my

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    Titan owners :rolleyes:


    I mean really?... How could you stand back and look at that and say.... "Nailed it!!!"
     
  18. Apr 28, 2014 at 7:27 AM
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    geekhouse23 The "Liftman" - @DrFunker

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    :notsure:
     
  19. Apr 28, 2014 at 7:28 AM
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    Ken b

    Ken b [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Holy Chrome Moly!:eek::eek: Look at those tail pipes... Bet he has a 6 banger in that thing and just has the V8 badges.
     
  20. Apr 28, 2014 at 7:29 AM
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    RearViewMirror

    RearViewMirror Saw things so much clearer once you... were in my

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    Agreed!
     

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