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Old Feb 25, 2010 | 10:47 PM
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I have a black 06 Dakota with chrome handles and fuel door. i want to put Nerf bars and a bull bar on but having a tough choice on what to do. Chrome or Black? i have black rims with chrome lug nuts. lets hear what you all think.
 
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Old Feb 25, 2010 | 11:01 PM
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If youre going with a name brand that is trusted, I would do the chome/stainless steel. It would look a lot sharper IMO. If its a cheaper brand (like an ebay deal), maybe think about black as they might not hold up well otherwise. A con about the black though is when it scratches, its silver underneath. So, I would spend the money and get some good Westins or something similar.
 
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Old Feb 25, 2010 | 11:05 PM
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ya I am going to buy westin for both just don't know what color.
 
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Old Feb 25, 2010 | 11:14 PM
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Do you have the chrome trim on the front bumper or a chrome rear bumper?
 
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Old Feb 25, 2010 | 11:23 PM
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i want the chrome trim on the bumper but cant find it, and the rear bumper is chrome.
 
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Old Feb 26, 2010 | 08:00 AM
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Both ways will look good, depends on YOUR tastes. My preference is no chrome. My Dad and Brother go with as much chrome as they can find; taillight covers, vent visors, bug shields, mirror caps, EVERYTHING.
 
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Old Feb 26, 2010 | 08:36 AM
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I vote chrome, especially since you have it throughout the truck already. IMO it would proportion it, adding some to the bottom and front of the truck.
 
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Old Feb 26, 2010 | 09:34 AM
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I agree with Lghtngblt02. It adds something different to your truck, but not too much. Personally, I think adding any chome cover you can find is tacky. But adding actual chrome accessories is not. I never liked the mirror covers, pilliar posts, tail light covers ect, because they are all plastic and I never could spend the money on something like that which is held on with 3m tape. With the chome you have and the handle covers, I think it would look pretty sharp. Do you have door moldings on your truck?
 
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Old Feb 26, 2010 | 05:12 PM
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heres my truck i have exacly what you want excluding the bars

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