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Does anyone like the chrome grille better?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by ryanr623, Jan 20, 2011.

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Anyone like chrome grille better?

Poll closed Feb 19, 2011.

  1. Yes, chrome looks better.

    71 vote(s)
    30.5%

  2. No, color matched looks better.

    149 vote(s)
    63.9%

  3. other (comment)

    13 vote(s)
    5.6%
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  1. Jan 20, 2011 at 5:56 AM
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    ryanr623

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    ryanr623 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Most notably on a black sand pearl AC. Thinking of replacing it with a sport grille.
     
    ryanr623, Jan 20, 2011
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  2. Jan 20, 2011 at 6:01 AM
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    paintdiddy

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    I think almost everyone hates the chrome grille,I know i did
     
    paintdiddy, Jan 20, 2011
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  3. Jan 20, 2011 at 6:05 AM
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    ryanr623

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    Thats the general consensus, just wondering if anyone likes the chrome better.
     
    ryanr623, Jan 20, 2011
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  4. Jan 20, 2011 at 6:05 AM
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    X 2, chrome is out like the 80's.
     
    tegdog, Jan 20, 2011
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  5. Jan 20, 2011 at 6:07 AM
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    ryanr623

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    HA, i am leaning that way too.
     
    ryanr623, Jan 20, 2011
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  6. Jan 20, 2011 at 6:11 AM
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    jmdaniel

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    I like the chrome on my '11.
     
    jmdaniel, Jan 20, 2011
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  7. Jan 20, 2011 at 6:16 AM
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    ryanr623

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    Cool story bro
     
    ryanr623, Jan 20, 2011
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  8. Jan 20, 2011 at 6:26 AM
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    Wattapunk

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    No. Colormatch has a cleaner look.
    [​IMG]
     
    Wattapunk, Jan 20, 2011
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  9. Jan 20, 2011 at 6:29 AM
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    Black Sand Pearl AC here. Been there, done that. Tossed in a Grillcraft, BHLM and Morimoto retrofit for good measure as well.
     
    SmilingMark, Jan 20, 2011
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  10. Jan 20, 2011 at 6:33 AM
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    TacoDaTugBoat

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    I liked the chrome when it was new, but now the chrome is peeling off. Only 2 years old!
     
    TacoDaTugBoat, Jan 20, 2011
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  11. Jan 20, 2011 at 6:39 AM
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    Nice looking truck, identical to mine... minus the grille. Did you spray your headlights or use lamin-x?
     
    ryanr623, Jan 20, 2011
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  12. Jan 20, 2011 at 7:11 AM
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    cgs2k2

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    I like the chrome grill on my white access cab. would i take a color matched? yes. but i do like the chrome enough to keep it. plus then my chrome rear bumper would look out of place without the chrome on the front, IMO.
     
    cgs2k2, Jan 20, 2011
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  13. Jan 20, 2011 at 7:14 AM
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    I've always been a fan of color-matching. But everyone has their own taste! Do what YOU like!!;)
     
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  14. Jan 20, 2011 at 7:14 AM
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    Changing my 2010 chrome for a 2011 color matched. :D
     
    RLDTACO, Jan 20, 2011
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  15. Jan 20, 2011 at 7:27 AM
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    I REALLY would love doing this, but the '11 black is not black sand pearl! I'd have to buy an unpainted/unchrome one, which is more expensive then the painted one for some reason.... and have it sprayed.

    I like the '11 grilles so much, that i debated on buying an '11 chrome one.
     
    ryanr623, Jan 20, 2011
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  16. Jan 20, 2011 at 7:40 AM
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    I think I have a small leak in the passenger light. Once ski season is done I'm going to bust them open and redo it. I left the shrouds chrome, but I think I'm going to paint them as well. I'm going to do it all flat black this time, but I don't think it will matter much behind the lens. Also swapping out to the sylvania 4300K instead of the morimoto 5000K i have now.
     
    SmilingMark, Jan 20, 2011
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  17. Jan 20, 2011 at 7:41 AM
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    I would proceed with caution if I were you. Questions like this may get you in trouble.

    No Chrome. Color match the grill, do the satoshi, take off all emblems and get black wheels ASAP. Don't attempt to go against the crowd...it will only bring problems for you! :rolleyes:
     
    Spitz Stang, Jan 20, 2011
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  18. Jan 20, 2011 at 7:50 AM
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    No chrome for me. I am still looking for a base grille to replace my chrome one.
     
    Burns, Jan 20, 2011
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  19. Jan 20, 2011 at 7:52 AM
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    Hey I like the chrome. :p

    RZ Rob

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    RZRob, Jan 20, 2011
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  20. Jan 20, 2011 at 7:54 AM
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    I am going to chrome my entire truck body and then replace my chrome grille with a color match.
     
    DrewH, Jan 20, 2011
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