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View Poll Results: Chrome, Gloss Black, or Matte Black
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Chrome, Gloss Black, or Matte Black?

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Old Feb 4, 2010 | 11:30 AM
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Ok so I've never been a fan of chrome on the exterior of any vehichle and i was playing in photoshop before and decided i would like to see what my truck would look like with black bumpers, steps, and wheels and did these QUICK jobs. they arent the best but i did them really quickly. what do you think?

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Old Feb 4, 2010 | 12:03 PM
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I'm thinkin' matte.
 
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Old Feb 4, 2010 | 12:07 PM
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matte black as well. The Toyos look good.
 
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Old Feb 4, 2010 | 12:31 PM
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+3 on the Matte black.
 
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Old Feb 4, 2010 | 02:01 PM
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pink ... o ya not a option ... mate black hear
 
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Old Feb 4, 2010 | 02:13 PM
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matte black but if you powdercoat theres the option of black chrome too which is just a transparent black they spray on and the chrome shows through....thats just an idea...
 
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Old Feb 4, 2010 | 02:39 PM
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Originally Posted by jusjay727
matte black but if you powdercoat theres the option of black chrome too which is just a transparent black they spray on and the chrome shows through....thats just an idea...
Yeah i was thinkin that too. hmmmm.......
 
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Old Feb 4, 2010 | 02:58 PM
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I think you should color match the bumper and leave the wheels the way they are. steps are ok black and the grille inserts look good black, but the wheels look better the way they are! my .02!!
 
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Old Feb 4, 2010 | 03:06 PM
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Originally Posted by SMKNRAM
I think you should color match the bumper and leave the wheels the way they are. steps are ok black and the grille inserts look good black, but the wheels look better the way they are! my .02!!
thats what my wife said about the bumpers. but finding this paint is a PITA!!! i eventually want to paint the whole truck, but that wont be for a long time!
 
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Old Feb 4, 2010 | 05:19 PM
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matte black and tint you tails
 
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