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Does anyone actually like chrome?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Naveronski, Oct 3, 2013.

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Chrome or painted?

Poll closed Nov 2, 2013.
  1. Chrome!

    26.3%
  2. Paint!

    73.7%
  1. Oct 3, 2013 at 9:38 PM
    #41
    OZ-T

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    Upped your offroad ability too
     
  2. Oct 3, 2013 at 9:41 PM
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    06yoda

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    ^^ chrome is just tacky and usually overused. I can't wait to get a non chrome rear bumper.
     
  3. Oct 3, 2013 at 9:45 PM
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    DJB1

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    I like the chrome that came on my truck. The blacked out look made the leap from cool cars to commuter Hyundais and 13 year old Chevy Tahoes, that means it has officially run its course. If it's a poorly done DIY job that started chipping or peeling it looks way shittier than if the vehicle was just left alone. Chrome or aluminum-finish wheels hide scratches better than black wheels. The look of tastefully-applied chrome on a car or truck that's not styled too wacky will age really well. For example, 1985 4Runner:

    [​IMG]
     
  4. Oct 3, 2013 at 10:00 PM
    #44
    glwood6

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    OP's not talking about adding chrome goodies, just leaving what came stock alone.

    How is off roading any different with a painted bumper/grille surround vs. chrome?

    :confused:
     
  5. Oct 3, 2013 at 10:06 PM
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    csuviper

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    Fuck chrome
     
  6. Oct 3, 2013 at 10:08 PM
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    As little as possible, just don't care for it

    [​IMG]
     
  7. Oct 3, 2013 at 10:15 PM
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  8. Oct 3, 2013 at 10:20 PM
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  9. Oct 3, 2013 at 10:21 PM
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  10. Oct 3, 2013 at 10:24 PM
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    Think about it.
     
  11. Oct 3, 2013 at 10:36 PM
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    Stock for now :)
    I like the chrome bumper and grill on my taco. I personally thinkk a silver streak actually looks good with it. :)
     
  12. Oct 3, 2013 at 10:38 PM
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    I think the chrome on the silver and spruce mica look good. Otherwise color match
     
  13. Oct 3, 2013 at 10:40 PM
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    Stock for now :)
    I agree with you man
     
  14. Oct 3, 2013 at 10:45 PM
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    x2. I've seen a ton of silver tacomas with the chrome still on and I think it looks good... :anonymous: Like going from chrome to silver seems next to pointless IMO.. haha
     
  15. Oct 3, 2013 at 10:54 PM
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    Now this.. is a toyota disgrace :anonymous: [​IMG]
     
  16. Oct 3, 2013 at 10:59 PM
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    ^^ I don't know what they were thinking with the front end on the new tundras. Not a fan of the look.
     
  17. Oct 3, 2013 at 11:04 PM
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    I'm not a fan of the whole new 2014 tundras period. Ugly ugly ugly. It's a mix of a tundra, f150, frontier, chrome, audi, and a whale that was designed buy a person while on meth and pot.
     
  18. Oct 3, 2013 at 11:06 PM
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    Not by much. lol
     
  19. Oct 3, 2013 at 11:09 PM
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    He upgraded a little.
     
  20. Oct 3, 2013 at 11:41 PM
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    I left the grill surround and bumper chrome on my OR. All badges and emblem were plasti dipped. Don't get me wrong, I like the monochromatic look just as much as the next guy. But, a little chrome gives the taco a nice contrast too!
     
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