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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 4, 2013 at 9:21 AM
    #81
    2012tacolover

    2012tacolover Well-Known Member

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    omg! :bananadead:

    Now this on the other hand:

    [​IMG]

    I could drive this around and feel ok! :cool:
     
  2. Oct 4, 2013 at 10:59 AM
    #82
    OffroadToy

    OffroadToy old, forgetful, and decomposing

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    Personally, i can deal with a chrome bumper and grill alot better than a poser hood scoop.
     
  3. Oct 4, 2013 at 11:02 AM
    #83
    richardbui23

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    :eek: skewp bro skewp
     
  4. Oct 4, 2013 at 11:53 AM
    #84
    Sandman614

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    Google Chrome is the best!

























    .
     
  5. Oct 4, 2013 at 12:20 PM
    #85
    xtyfighterx

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    depends on how the truck looks the only chrome on my truck is the rear bumper and grill surround i think its a good balance
     
  6. Oct 4, 2013 at 2:10 PM
    #86
    bueller

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    Not anymore. Building custom motorcycles is what I do for a living and a lot of customers that bring their bikes in for a rebuild want all the chrome gone even to the point of not having one chrome or polished piece on the entire bike and that includes the engine and all components that go to it.
     
  7. Oct 4, 2013 at 2:11 PM
    #87
    richardbui23

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    i'd like a all matte black bike please :D
     
  8. Oct 4, 2013 at 2:22 PM
    #88
    anderss2

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  9. Oct 4, 2013 at 3:09 PM
    #89
    Texoma

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    I like chrome on my truck, in moderation. I've seen guys n gals go chrome crazy on their rides, and looks bad in my opinion. I had no chrome on my truck, and no color match because it was a base model, then I added the limited chrome wheels, and I think they make the look complete.

    [​IMG]

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    And the most recent
    [​IMG]
     
  10. Oct 4, 2013 at 3:13 PM
    #90
    richardbui23

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    that soft topper looks stupid. let me help you out by taking it off your hands LOL. i keed i haz same truck[​IMG]
     
  11. Oct 4, 2013 at 3:17 PM
    #91
    VinnyMack

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    I don't hate chrome but with my color it had to go man...I looked like I was driving an old man's truck.

    My truck went from retirement luxury to rugged/sporty overnight.
     
  12. Oct 4, 2013 at 3:18 PM
    #92
    Faryota

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    Not so much....chrome less!!!
     
  13. Oct 4, 2013 at 3:22 PM
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    ErocksTaco

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    Only place I don't mind a little chrome
    images_d4fe63099c6ca43a4f86327c0a7f68d0934a29b1.jpg
     
  14. Oct 4, 2013 at 3:23 PM
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    13Greysled

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    Only option on the sr5 i don't like. Its liveable, but color matched or black would look better imo.. Just waiting untill i can go aftermarket.
     
  15. Oct 4, 2013 at 4:04 PM
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    BORNWILDGUY

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    Moderation , color match looks good on certain vehicles but too much plastidip is just as bad as too much chrome.
     
  16. Oct 4, 2013 at 4:28 PM
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    bueller

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    How about a matte white and black? I can't imagine keeping this thing clean but it's what the customer wanted. We finished this one last month and shipped it home to Italy.

    white bike.jpg
     
  17. Oct 4, 2013 at 4:45 PM
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    Texoma

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    Nice truck. Took me a while to find some one close enough and at a good price for the SofTop. Now I'm working on finding a roof rack, Ivan Stewart rims, snorkel, front and rear bumpers, and on and on and on, Jesus, it never ends, I'm a Tacomaholic, I have a problem that has control over me, I though I could stop, but I can't, I simply can't. I've even past my addiction on to a family member. Dammit, oh well, better than being addicted to heroine.
     
  18. Oct 4, 2013 at 7:56 PM
    #98
    Simon's Mom

    Simon's Mom Wag More Bark Less

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    Stock for now
    Can't say I am a chrome fan but my TRD OR came with it and just don't want to spend any $$ or energy to change it.
     
  19. Oct 5, 2013 at 1:06 AM
    #99
    Naveronski

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    That's about where I'm at, too.

    The grill will likely get changed out sooner or later, but the rear bumper will likely stay until I get rear-ended. Then they'll pay for an aftermarket.
     
  20. Oct 5, 2013 at 1:23 AM
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    flatblack

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    I have invested my money in other useful things
    Therefore, many of my factory chrome parts are still chrome, cause I didn't invest all the time and money to remove and spray them

    I also got home a lot quicker that way too
     
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