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Chrome vs black

Discussion in 'Detailing' started by Jep1094, Jul 18, 2012.

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Chrome or black?

Poll closed Aug 17, 2012.
  1. Chrome

    13 vote(s)
    13.5%
  2. Black

    83 vote(s)
    86.5%
  1. Aug 3, 2012 at 5:06 PM
    #21
    TRDMike66

    TRDMike66 Well-Known Member

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    What color is your truck? Mine is red and I am in the process of black it out.no chrome for me.
     
  2. Aug 3, 2012 at 5:14 PM
    #22
    midlife4X4fix

    midlife4X4fix Well-Known Member

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    Just do as I did, pull them all off and deposit them in the round file!!
    No need to paint them. The paint will just fall off of the chrome.
    If you do want to paint the chrome badges first etch them with muriatic acid(rinse, dry) and paint. I did my chrome rear bumper that way.
     
  3. Aug 3, 2012 at 6:59 PM
    #23
    PhantomVirus

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    Don't steal my tailgate Mod, Hardwired Valentine1 Radar Detector, Smitty N-FAB Nerf Bars, Led lights (Maps, overhead & rear License Plate), Debadged, TRD rim center covers, Replaced Chrome Grill with OEM Super White, PlastiDipped Toyota Logo on Grill BLACK, Distinct Offroad Custom light bar
    The badges are plastic......I am still debating putting them back on - I kinda like the clean look but the Mrs. HAD to say - "MEH - Looks boring to me without them"......damn

    My Taco is Bright White and I am looking to do the StormTrooper look - White with black accents.....
     
  4. Aug 3, 2012 at 9:06 PM
    #24
    maxpower29

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    How do you guys take them off so easy?
     
  5. Aug 3, 2012 at 9:23 PM
    #25
    dad32509

    dad32509 Thinking of something clever

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    Fishing line. I left them on and plastidipped them. So easy
     
  6. Aug 4, 2012 at 5:23 AM
    #26
    PhantomVirus

    PhantomVirus Well-Known Member

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    Whoever posted the 20 lb fishing line trick was a freaking genius. I tried 7 lb test useless, dental floss also a fail. A spool of 20 lb test was $3 at WalMart only needed 2 feet. Slide the line behind the badges and "saw" up n down to cut the adhesive.
    I then GooGoned the sticky remnants. Use the citrus stuff as it is easier on the paint.
     
  7. Aug 5, 2012 at 5:21 AM
    #27
    maxpower29

    maxpower29 Well-Known Member

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    All season mats, 2nd filter delete, DT header, Jardine cat-back, URD shifter, Bilstein 5100's all around at .85 front with Eibachs + .25 passenger/.5 drivers spacers and 1.5 AAL, 0w20 synthetic, Scanguage II, extra D rings, OEM backup camera+Mirror, bed mat, Extang Solid Fold, Popnlock 5300, Pro Comp 7089's 4.5bs 285/70/17 Revo 2s, De-badged
    How do you guys usually put them back on to stay?
     
  8. Aug 5, 2012 at 6:44 AM
    #28
    adrstout

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    2.5" lift, 265/75r16 Cooper AT3, All Pro Front Skid, KBVoodoo bed rack, a bunch of other random stuff
    I voted black...although, I may be biased slightly:

    [​IMG]
     
  9. Aug 5, 2012 at 7:25 AM
    #29
    Jlurv

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    black it out man…. I'm headed towards blacking mine out…

    [​IMG]
     
  10. Aug 5, 2012 at 7:31 AM
    #30
    TuFerLife

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    I think it depends on color of your truck... But like someone said earlier, the chrome and Silver don't really go together, so I'm blacking mine out...
     
  11. Aug 5, 2012 at 7:46 AM
    #31
    Gotcha88

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  12. Aug 7, 2012 at 9:48 PM
    #32
    dad32509

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    X2 :D:D:D

    [​IMG]
     
  13. Aug 7, 2012 at 9:49 PM
    #33
    650H1

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    Grey!
     
  14. Sep 9, 2012 at 9:49 AM
    #34
    0369

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    pretty boy stuff
    Call me old school then. Murdered out is sweet, no doubt! We see plenty of them, but not as many as Tacos with Chrome. I personally enjoy spending time polishing my chrome pieces, no pun intended! Either way, great ride man! Im going chrome, FYI. Keep y'all posted, out!
     

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