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New 2013 Tacoma-Metallic Grey.. Should I go with Black Addons or Chrome?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by douglasmc, Dec 23, 2012.

  1. Dec 23, 2012 at 6:03 AM
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    douglasmc

    douglasmc [OP] Active Member

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    okay so I just purchased a new 2013 Tacoma in the metallic gray. I'm trying to get advice on if I should go with the black grill guard and such or put a lil chrome in the mix.. Just looking for what people think look the best and what there preference is with this color.. I think it can go either way but just looking for opinions.. Thanks
     
  2. Dec 23, 2012 at 6:04 AM
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    Delmarva

    Delmarva Mayor of TW

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    It's the wife's T4R so it's stock
    Black

    As 99% of TW will say...

    Also, do what you want with your truck so if that means chrome, then doit... :)
     
  3. Dec 23, 2012 at 6:24 AM
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    i just got an MGM as well and i plan to go black. but as said above its up to you. most people on here have black so search some pics and go from there
     
  4. Dec 23, 2012 at 6:28 AM
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    douglasmc

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    No I like the black look but was just curious because the color of the truck.. And as a plus they are cheaper than doing chrome or ss. But thanks for the reply as I am new to the Tacoma scene as I just sold my 08 Silverado after having bad troubles with it.. I like how there is so many forums for this truck and a lot of online help with mods and such..
     
  5. Dec 23, 2012 at 6:32 AM
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    Alloutdrs1

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    Black is my vote, much better then chrome on MGM.
     
  6. Dec 23, 2012 at 7:03 AM
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    Also where can you buy the TRD skid plates. Looking for front and gas tank if they make on.. Does the diff on these trucks need one also?
     
  7. Aug 20, 2013 at 5:36 PM
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    Devilscar

    Devilscar What do you mean I can't go there?

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    If there's anyone out there with a 2013 Tacoma metallic grey with a grill and the trim they want to get rid of. I'd take it off your hands. I don't like the chromed one I have.
     
  8. Aug 20, 2013 at 6:41 PM
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    Richc2048

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    I would say black in general too but chrome just looks so sexy on that particular color. Any other color I would say black.
     
  9. Aug 20, 2013 at 6:57 PM
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    I have a 2013 in MGM too. I think the black would look better. Another word of advice. Check the vendor section here before you buy anything. You will find better and cheaper than TRD stuff. Look at a few builds to get an idea of what you like and what you will be doing with your truck. I have a few TRD parts on my truck and I am already regretting not researching before I shelled out all that $$$.
     
  10. Aug 20, 2013 at 6:59 PM
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    Black. I got rid of all the chrome on my MGM, black goes well with the color for sure, i went gloss black with wheels and badges, colormatch with grill and rear bumper.
     
  11. Aug 20, 2013 at 7:25 PM
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    jtav2002

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    I did the black on gray theme when I had my MGM and it looked great. Not a fan of adding chrome and try to get rid of it when I can.
     
  13. Aug 20, 2013 at 7:41 PM
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    No chrome.
     
  14. Aug 20, 2013 at 7:47 PM
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    Wow. You are right. I guess I'm a 1%'er. I still stand by my statement. I stand alone though. It's all preference. This isn't math. There's more than one answer.
     
  15. Aug 20, 2013 at 8:11 PM
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    Black!!!

    /thread
     
  16. Aug 20, 2013 at 8:40 PM
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    My first mod on my MGM was plati dipped badges, black all the way!
     
  17. Aug 20, 2013 at 9:15 PM
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    Ryan Tucker

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    Black. Im in the same boat, black add ons go great with this color for sure. SS, or chrome just don't work. Chrome stuff does real well on the silver taco's though
     
  18. Aug 20, 2013 at 9:15 PM
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  19. Aug 20, 2013 at 9:44 PM
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  20. Aug 21, 2013 at 9:07 AM
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    Devilscar What do you mean I can't go there?

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    I want a color match for my MGM 2013 Tacoma. I know for sure that's what I want. I'm just trying to find out where I can get those parts. The Toyota dealership told me it would be 2 grand and I was like "Fuck that" so I'm trying to find them around somewhere for cheaper.
     

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