View Poll Results: What do you think about chrome trim?
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Chrome Trim
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Black and Chrome, a Classic combination. On a "retro" even more fitting to add some that it lacks from the factory.
My 2LT had the "Chrome Package" but even with that, it isn't much on a Panel, the Grill is a Given and should just be Chrome on all cars, same with the mirrors and door handles (only 2 on a Panel) that only adds the rear bar on the lift gate. Back in the day, cars had a combo of Chrome and Stainless Steel and not just higher end models either, although you could add more even on the higher end models if you wanted to.
I have added touches of Chrome and Stainless Steel and even Polished Aluminum, and like what I have done so far.
Yes it can be overdone and gaudy, when someone buys a roll of trim and starts trimming everything in sight, but can also be done Right.
I myself don't like the Chrome wheel well trim on the HHR, so mine has Black trim on them that is barely even noticable on the Black paint, but adds some protection and adds a slight bit of shape to the wheel wells edge, without most even noticing its added black trim.
I do like the Chrome rings added on the tail lights, as seen mine lacks them because I am doing something different with my tail lights so no sence in buying the rings only to tear them off, or i'd have bought the ones from Dory when I bought a bunch of other stuff he was selling.
I like the Underhood Mirror Polished accessories, you only see it when the car is Stopped and the hood is Open.
I added the 6pc reflector trim set, but as seen they are just a small outline, and a pair of the Chrome door handle Cups. Just small touches here and there.
My door edge guards are Black barely noticable but adds some protection, and my kids have been taught to put their fingertips on the black door edge guards to close the doors leaving no fingerprints on my Black Paint.
Still not sure if I like the thin headlight chrome trim rings or not, so I havent bought them, there is Chrome inside the headlight and that may be enough for my liking on them.
I have added a few of the available chrome or polished interior pieces, but they are just thin outlines like the exterior reflector pieces and just add small touches to the otherwise all Plastic interior panels. I did Not buy the complete interior dash type Kits I see on ebay as I think they add too much, although I have seen some Tan interiors that looked better with some of the wood interior trim kits added. (Not a fan of tan interiors myself)
I customized my grill by adding Billet and installed the lower Billet for protection down low.
We all like what we like, and I think I have done mine up Tastefully, adding Chrome were I thought it lacked and appropriate. Just my thoughts. YMMV.
Radiator Cover is still in the shipping box in the back of the Panel, waiting on a few nice days without rain in the forcast and temps above 60 for 48 hours or so.
Heres under the hood without it. The Narrow "wiper cowl" piece was installed after this pic was taken.
ZZ Top- Manic Mechanic
http://youtu.be/-ZclVGqCWws
My 2LT had the "Chrome Package" but even with that, it isn't much on a Panel, the Grill is a Given and should just be Chrome on all cars, same with the mirrors and door handles (only 2 on a Panel) that only adds the rear bar on the lift gate. Back in the day, cars had a combo of Chrome and Stainless Steel and not just higher end models either, although you could add more even on the higher end models if you wanted to.
I have added touches of Chrome and Stainless Steel and even Polished Aluminum, and like what I have done so far.
Yes it can be overdone and gaudy, when someone buys a roll of trim and starts trimming everything in sight, but can also be done Right.
I myself don't like the Chrome wheel well trim on the HHR, so mine has Black trim on them that is barely even noticable on the Black paint, but adds some protection and adds a slight bit of shape to the wheel wells edge, without most even noticing its added black trim.
I do like the Chrome rings added on the tail lights, as seen mine lacks them because I am doing something different with my tail lights so no sence in buying the rings only to tear them off, or i'd have bought the ones from Dory when I bought a bunch of other stuff he was selling.
I like the Underhood Mirror Polished accessories, you only see it when the car is Stopped and the hood is Open.
I added the 6pc reflector trim set, but as seen they are just a small outline, and a pair of the Chrome door handle Cups. Just small touches here and there.
My door edge guards are Black barely noticable but adds some protection, and my kids have been taught to put their fingertips on the black door edge guards to close the doors leaving no fingerprints on my Black Paint.
Still not sure if I like the thin headlight chrome trim rings or not, so I havent bought them, there is Chrome inside the headlight and that may be enough for my liking on them.
I have added a few of the available chrome or polished interior pieces, but they are just thin outlines like the exterior reflector pieces and just add small touches to the otherwise all Plastic interior panels. I did Not buy the complete interior dash type Kits I see on ebay as I think they add too much, although I have seen some Tan interiors that looked better with some of the wood interior trim kits added. (Not a fan of tan interiors myself)
I customized my grill by adding Billet and installed the lower Billet for protection down low.
We all like what we like, and I think I have done mine up Tastefully, adding Chrome were I thought it lacked and appropriate. Just my thoughts. YMMV.
Radiator Cover is still in the shipping box in the back of the Panel, waiting on a few nice days without rain in the forcast and temps above 60 for 48 hours or so.
Heres under the hood without it. The Narrow "wiper cowl" piece was installed after this pic was taken.
ZZ Top- Manic Mechanic
http://youtu.be/-ZclVGqCWws
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