autogeekonline car wax, car care and auto detailing forum Autogeek on TV
car wax, car care and auto detailing forumAutogeekonline autogeekonline car wax, car care and auto detailing forum HomeForumBlogAutogeek.net StoreDetailing Classes with Mike PhillipsGalleryDetailing How To's
 
Thanks Thanks:  0
Likes Likes:  0
Dislikes Dislikes:  0

View Poll Results: Chrome or Black?

Voters
24. You may not vote on this poll
  • Keep the Chrome

    7 29.17%
  • Black them out

    17 70.83%
Results 1 to 9 of 9
  1. #1
    Super Member Don M's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jan 2010
    Location
    NE Ohio
    Posts
    2,242
    Post Thanks / Like

    Chrome or Black?

    Should I leave my taillight bezels like THIS:



    OR ... Do this to them:

    Don M
    2017 Camaro 2LT
    376 RWHP, 6-Speed manual

  2. #2
    Junior Member
    Join Date
    May 2017
    Location
    Alabama
    Posts
    57
    Post Thanks / Like

    Re: Chrome or Black?

    I would go the plasti dip route, that way you could live with it for a while, and if you like it enough go with paint.

    I like the chrome on my car, but my car is ruby red.

  3. #3
    Super Member Don M's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jan 2010
    Location
    NE Ohio
    Posts
    2,242
    Post Thanks / Like

    Re: Chrome or Black?

    Quote Originally Posted by Strong66 View Post
    I would go the plasti dip route, that way you could live with it for a while, and if you like it enough go with paint.

    I like the chrome on my car, but my car is ruby red.
    I have Rustoleum Peel Coat, which is basically the same thing. It's what I used on my front bow tie.
    Don M
    2017 Camaro 2LT
    376 RWHP, 6-Speed manual

  4. #4
    Super Member FUNX650's Avatar
    Join Date
    Dec 2010
    Location
    Ohio, USA
    Posts
    21,057
    Post Thanks / Like

    Re: Chrome or Black?

    •IMO:
    -Go ahead...do the Black;
    but only if you also do
    it to the reverse/backup lenses.




    Bob
    "Be wary of the man who urges an action in which he himself incurs no risk."
    ~Joaquin de Setanti

  5. #5
    Super Member Desertnate's Avatar
    Join Date
    Aug 2013
    Location
    St Louis metro (Illinois)
    Posts
    5,780
    Post Thanks / Like

    Re: Chrome or Black?

    Black them out.

    I'm not a fan of chrome on anything built after the 60's and really don't the little accent bits many makers put on areas like tailights, headlights, window trim, headlights, grills, front/rear facia etc. I think by keeping your exhaust pipes the natural metal and the aluminum brushed lips on the wheels there will still be a nice contrast to the black. The hints of contrast in a few areas will keep the car from having the "murdered" look which I was never a fan.

    Of course this is all IMO...aesthetics are deeply personal.
    Drop by to see the latest at The Car Geek Blog

  6. #6
    Regular Member RottenII's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jun 2014
    Posts
    134
    Post Thanks / Like

    Re: Chrome or Black?

    Black looks better. When I ordered my C7 I went chrome wheels etc. Quickly tired of that and now everything is black except for the exhaust tips.

  7. #7
    Super Member DetailKitty's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jul 2013
    Location
    PA
    Posts
    5,026
    Post Thanks / Like

    Re: Chrome or Black?

    You know the saying.... "Chrome won't get you home"

    Black'em out!
    2022 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon • 2021 Ford Ranger Lariat •2016 Alfa Romeo 4C Spider • 2006 Buell Lightning-Bolt • 2004 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon

  8. #8
    Super Member Jim w's Avatar
    Join Date
    Dec 2015
    Location
    South Jersey
    Posts
    310
    Post Thanks / Like

    Re: Chrome or Black?

    Black'em out! looks good.

  9. #9
    Super Member
    Join Date
    Jan 2016
    Posts
    462
    Post Thanks / Like

    Re: Chrome or Black?

    second pic is the one.
    hmardown

Similar Threads

  1. Black Chrome Exhaust Tip Cleaning
    By TenFlat in forum Ask your detailing questions!
    Replies: 13
    Last Post: 07-26-2016, 01:56 AM
  2. Best way to make chrome black?
    By NBAJAM97 in forum Ask your detailing questions!
    Replies: 9
    Last Post: 09-08-2014, 11:18 AM
  3. How to touch up black chrome
    By Spiney in forum Auto Detailing 101
    Replies: 3
    Last Post: 09-28-2013, 10:46 PM
  4. Black Chrome Wheels
    By 5.4 Shelby in forum Auto Detailing 101
    Replies: 25
    Last Post: 06-10-2013, 10:42 AM
  5. Black or Chrome license plate frames. Which?
    By RacerE7773 in forum Auto and Garage Accessories
    Replies: 15
    Last Post: 01-23-2008, 12:01 AM

Members who have read this thread: 0

There are no members to list at the moment.

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  

» March 2024

S M T W T F S
2526272829 1 2
3 4 5 6 7 8 9
10 11 12 13 14 15 16
17 18 19 20 21 22 23
24 25 26 27 28 29 30
31 123456