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Chrome or color match running board steps?

Discussion in '2.5 Gen Tundras (2014-2021)' started by moto metal max, May 18, 2017.

  1. May 18, 2017 at 12:58 PM
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    moto metal max

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    thinking about chroming my running board steps

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  2. May 18, 2017 at 1:05 PM
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    Randy Morton

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    I'm one of the few here that actually likes chrome, I say Go For It.

    Others here may disagree, but I say they're stuck in the dark ages and haven't yet seen the Chrome Light. :crapstorm:
     
  3. May 18, 2017 at 1:13 PM
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    Law323

    Law323 it’s only weird if you make it weird

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    I'd have to say "nay"

    I don't think color match would look good either.

    MAYBE a glossier finish in black....all depends on the truck theme and aesthetics you're going for
     
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  4. May 18, 2017 at 1:39 PM
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    what kind of boards are those?
     
  5. May 18, 2017 at 2:06 PM
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    TXMiamiFan

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    If you're keeping badges, bumpers and grille chrome, then yeah. I think it would tie the whole truck together instead of having black steps that don't match your truck accents.
     
  6. May 18, 2017 at 2:11 PM
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    Law323

    Law323 it’s only weird if you make it weird

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    Let's see a pic of your whole truck. That would help plus any additional mods you may be thinking of doing (wheels, roof/bed rack, etc)
     
  7. May 18, 2017 at 3:12 PM
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    TXRailRoadBandit73

    TXRailRoadBandit73 YOTAS,RAILROADIN',RÖKnRÖLLN',BEER,MAX/GEMMA

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  8. May 18, 2017 at 5:08 PM
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    JerseyTundra1260

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    Go chrome.....

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  9. May 18, 2017 at 5:23 PM
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    OP, roll with what you like, and like what you roll with:thumbsup:
     
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  10. May 18, 2017 at 5:45 PM
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    Shine bright like a diamond
     
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  11. May 18, 2017 at 5:52 PM
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    JC303 Same same but different

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    Do what you think you like for the long term. I think color matched is unique and chrome is bling. I like the black but would match the badges if u kept it black. Nice truck
     
  12. May 19, 2017 at 6:30 AM
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    Let's see the truck pic. You can have blue with chrome or black accents. Normally, younger drivers opt for non chrome but chrome looks nice too if it's done right and flow w the theme.
     
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    Color match with black accents :cool: It will look great.

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  14. May 19, 2017 at 10:23 AM
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    Definitely not chrome here but if it was me I would not even have the steps. They just get in my way. I had to put them on a F150 once because the wife was under 5'.
     
  15. May 19, 2017 at 10:27 AM
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    Color match for sure!
     
  16. May 19, 2017 at 4:28 PM
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    meh. I'm over chrome
     
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  17. May 19, 2017 at 4:55 PM
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    Randy Morton

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    If I had my way, I'd probably be overchromed.
     

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