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chrome or black?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by jgolish, Mar 18, 2010.

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Leave all the chrome or change it to black?

Poll closed Apr 17, 2010.
  1. leave it

    32.8%
  2. change it

    67.2%
  1. Mar 18, 2010 at 8:25 PM
    #1
    jgolish

    jgolish [OP] NRA Join or dont bitch about gun laws

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    Thinking about blacking out the grille frame and bull bar and all badges and door handles but not sure with it having chrome wheels. your thoughts are appreciated

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  2. Mar 18, 2010 at 9:51 PM
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    SURFTACO

    SURFTACO Well-Known Member

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    X2. Not a fan of chrome, but that's my opinion.
     
  3. Mar 19, 2010 at 6:35 AM
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    ComeOnToIt

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    I don't like too much chrome, but you have a sweet looking truck...so whether you decide to or not, I wouldn't worry too much!
     
  4. Mar 19, 2010 at 8:23 AM
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    tacomakid96

    tacomakid96 Lions Not Sheep

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  5. Mar 19, 2010 at 9:22 AM
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    Silver06Taco

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  6. Mar 20, 2010 at 12:43 AM
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    john32

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    Im debating the same thing, if i should go black or leave it crome. Does anyone have a silver 1st gen that they blacked out the bumber, grill, lights and tires??
     
  7. Mar 20, 2010 at 1:00 AM
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    TacomaHarry

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    If your going to black out everything else, do the wheels too.
    Fender mouldings too.
     
  8. Mar 20, 2010 at 8:21 AM
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    Buzzoff

    Buzzoff Don't go ninja'in nobody don't need ninja'in

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    I am a chrome fan and really like the BLACK CHROME someone mentioned. My wife Dodge Magnum has a lot of black Chrome on it!!!

    With that being said, when I first got my truck I had a lot of chrome on it. Since I have been taking it off little by little (1st my N-Fabs, then my bull bar, then I blacked out my badges, and then I colormatched my grill blue). I've gotten a lot more positive comments since getting rid the chrome. It has been a nice change.

    Your truck looks awesome as is. Personally I like to stay busy and change things a lot.
     
  9. Mar 20, 2010 at 8:50 AM
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    Wyotaco

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    I like black over chrome, and i really like the black on your color truck.

    Request some help from the photoshoppers on this site, give you a visual.
     
  10. Mar 20, 2010 at 9:15 AM
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    LVTacoma

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    reference?
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  11. Mar 20, 2010 at 2:52 PM
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    jgolish

    jgolish [OP] NRA Join or dont bitch about gun laws

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    I like the looks of your truck i think that has inspired me to change. I just hate going through the transition where some will be black some chrome and ill have to save money for black wheels
     
  12. Mar 20, 2010 at 3:23 PM
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    Dark_Taco

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    leave it............ or color match before black IMO.
     
  13. Mar 21, 2010 at 5:14 PM
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    bigef12

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    Big fan of LVTacoma's grill and lights. Nicely done.
     

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