Black or Chrome?!

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Black or Chrome?!

emunder
Ok so...I have been getting several opinions that I need to black all the chrome out on my Bullnose. Part of me thinks it would look pretty cool then the other half of me wants to leave it all stock...can't really decide. I found front & rear bumpers online in black as well as the side mirrors. At that point I'd just have to black out the door handles & windshield surround to get it all done. Then it would be a matter of doing the inside of the bed in Monstaliner in black. What y'all think?
1986 Ford F150 XLT 4X4. 300 I6 w/ 4 speed manual.
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salans7
I think a satin or flatter black would look good, but gloss would be way too much against a red background.
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emunder
Appreciate that man. Still mulling it over in my head. Satin black would look good though.
1986 Ford F150 XLT 4X4. 300 I6 w/ 4 speed manual.
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grumpin
I like the black look, as Shaun said flat black.

If you can and want to, get enough to do both. Change it every two years or so. Have your cake and eat it too!
Dane
1986 F250HD SC XLT Lariat 4x4 460 C6-Sold
1992 Bronco XLT 4x4 351W E4OD
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Rembrant
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I'm in the chrome camp I guess. Just my personal preference, although the black would look good too. 
1994 F150 4x2 Flareside. 5.0 w/MAF, 4R70W, stock.
1984 F150 4X2 Flareside. Mild 302 w/ 5spd. Sold.
1980 F150 4X4 Flareside. 300i6 w/ 5spd. Sold in 2021.
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Vic Roma
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Why not try Dupli-Color or Plasti-Dip, which you can peel off if/when you change your mind.
1984 Bronco 351 Holley Sniper EFI, 3 Speed Ford Auto.
1986 Bronco 302 EFI, AOD, Eddie Bauer, with 3G alternator.
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emunder
That is a good idea. I've used it on different things over the years & if applied right it's actually pretty durable plus it has the nice matte look to it. Oh and cheap lol which is an excellent factor.
1986 Ford F150 XLT 4X4. 300 I6 w/ 4 speed manual.
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Danny G
I'm torn. I like the classic truck appeal of the chrome.

I have seen some black out jobs look good, others look pretty bad.

Someone posted where they blacked out the grill, but left the light doors and trim chrome that looked good.

Ford has done a lot of black with chrome trim etc. Im thinking of doing this with mine. Chrome/diamond plate and black accent.
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