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View Poll Results: Black or Chrome trim pieces?
Make all trim pieces black 66 62.26%
Keep them factory chrome/polished 40 37.74%
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Old 01-12-2012, 06:25 AM
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Maybe Matte Black for the trim and door handles and then match the rear bumper to the body? Just a thought. I'm under the impression that you're not running a front bumper. Is that correct?

It's looking good man!

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John... I'm a huge fan of black !! But I have to tell ya you may be making a mistake blacking EVERYTHING out.. When Carter did my rendering he asked me why I was doing everything in black ? He explain to me the car would'nt have a focal point ''your eye's will get lost'' .... I told him no this is what I wanted. Well that year I saw Feslers ''DRAGO'' at SEMA, as you know everything is blacked out on that car. The car was badazz no question ,but Carter was right I could't focus on any detail everthing was black. I decided right then and there all my trim will be a different color to give the car some definition. I hope this makes cense ... So I say stay with the chrome/polish..You already have a good start ,trim,tail lights,wheels. Just my opinion. The cars going to look awsome no matter what!!! Nothing better than BLACK!!!!!!!
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all black shows no detail. definitely need contrast in there somewhere.
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all black shows no detail. definitely need contrast in there somewhere.
Contrast exactly !! Mike said in a lot less words ....
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All suggestions above are good. Look at the progression of Evade. It does have some contrast, but a very nice car that went w some polish trim and then black.

I'd go satin on some of the trim pieces and polish elsewhere. No matter what pieces you decide to polish/chrome, the wheels will pick it up and tie in the theme. Not much has not been done already on these cars, so clean execution wins every time.

Car's looking bada** John....
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Contrast exactly !! Mike said in a lot less words ....
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Maybe Matte Black for the trim and door handles and then match the rear bumper to the body? Just a thought. I'm under the impression that you're not running a front bumper. Is that correct?

It's looking good man!

No front bumper. I had the indents where the brackets go welded closed.

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If you don't go with the black setup, maybe consider a brushed aluminum look. Has contrast but not nearly as flashy as chrome. It might keep more focus on the wheels (In my opinion - where it belongs).

Incredible car, by the way. Whatever you choose, the car is going to be killer.
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How about black chrome,gunmetal? Try to do the wheel lips or centers to match the trim
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If you don't go with the black setup, maybe consider a brushed aluminum look. Has contrast but not nearly as flashy as chrome. It might keep more focus on the wheels (In my opinion - where it belongs).

Incredible car, by the way. Whatever you choose, the car is going to be killer.
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