Chrome Truck Grilles

[Chef Pa]

To me some of the newer trucks (Fords especially) have gone a little overboard with the chrome in front. I've also had people tell me they don't like all that reflection in their rear view on a sunny day either. Anywho, saw this guys mod today and kind of like it...

Greg

 

[Diamondpilot]

I like all the chrome. Hate color matched grills and bumpers. Guess different folks for different strokes. lol

Chris

 

[cjfling]

I think it is getting to be a little to much chrome also. Be interesting if the chrome does better with the bug splatter over the years. I saw a Ford similar to the one pictured and the tow hooks were chromed also. Thought that was strange/a waste. My 2010 Chevy's got to much also.

 

[Diamondpilot]

Ford offers a Chrome Package. I have it on my 06 F-350. Chrome mirrors, tow hooks, bed hooks, steps, ect.

Chris

 

[chew]

Put me in the too much chrome camp.

 

[timswi]

Put me in the too much chrome camp.

I agree...I like my chrome wheels, but the rest of my truck is too blingy for me. Thought I'd get used to it by now, but after 9 months I find it just tolerable. Most others seem to like it...Different strokes I guess.

 

[canoetrpr]

I like the chrome too.

I have a FX4 F150 and which I bought over the Lariat only because the interior did not have wood grained trim in that package. Because I didn't like the body matched grill I got them to swap it out and give me the Lariat's grill so that I could have some of the chrome

 

[timswi]

I like the chrome too.

I have a FX4 F150 and which I bought over the Lariat only because the interior did not have wood grained trim in that package. Because I didn't like the body matched grill I got them to swap it out and give me the Lariat's grill so that I could have some of the chrome

Here's what mine looks like...Bought it for the motor and a couple of other things...The chrome came with it..Those who don't like chrome, feel free to criticize

 

[buck12]

I have 09 f150 lariat with the chrome grill. I really like the look of the grill. Funny thing is I had to look hard to find a lariat without the chrome package because I prefer the aluminum wheels over the shiny chrome wheels included in the chrome package. I also like chrome bumpers and do not at all care for the color match bumpers.

 

[xtn]

I'm partial to something like this:

3pc Billet Grille Insert Ford F250 F350 F450 [20563] - $295.00 : American Truck N Auto Accessories, Where Quality is Our Motto

Metal INSIDE the opening, but not for the surround.

xtn

 

[Topkicker]

I got the chrome package when I ordered my 06 GMC Medium Duty. I also got the polished alluminum Alcoa's. A big truck needs some chrome.

 

[Topkicker]

Here's what mine looks like...Bought it for the motor and a couple of other things...The chrome came with it..Those who don't like chrome, feel free to criticize

Your truck rocks. Can't go wrong with black and chrome.

 

[Chef Pa]

Your truck rocks. Can't go wrong with black and chrome.

Tim & Topkicker - nice lookin trucks. Would show mine off but the chrome is covered with bugs right now

Another thing on the Fords (mine is a 2010) is the chrome on the grill looks like some sort of cheap coating or film. Still have low miles on the truck but not sure how long that coating/whatever is going to last. Time will tell... If the worst problem I have with the truck is 'catastrophic chrome failure' I will have no complaints

Greg

 

[Diamondpilot]

Here's what mine looks like...Bought it for the motor and a couple of other things...The chrome came with it..Those who don't like chrome, feel free to criticize

I like that truck. I told you when you got it I thought it was the best looking GM truck I have seen and I still think so. That coming from a guy who is not a GM guy. What makes it look so much better to me is the wheels actually fit the big square wheel wells. I have never been a fan of the squared off wheel wells but with the larger wheels and tires yours has it makes it look much much better.:thumbsup:

It has just the right amount of chrome to me.

Chris

 

[Diamondpilot]

Tim & Topkicker - nice lookin trucks. Would show mine off but the chrome is covered with bugs right now

Another thing on the Fords (mine is a 2010) is the chrome on the grill looks like some sort of cheap coating or film. Still have low miles on the truck but not sure how long that coating/whatever is going to last. Time will tell... If the worst problem I have with the truck is 'catastrophic chrome failure' I will have no complaints

Greg

I know what you are talking about. I have had tons of them Fords with plastic chrome grills and no issues.

Quick way to get the bugs off is put some vinegar in a old Windex Bottle. Spray down the bugs first and then wash before it drys. We use it all the time on the airplanes. Catch a lot of bugs taking off and landing at 130mph. It works great.

Chris

 

[Chef Pa]

I know what you are talking about. I have had tons of them Fords with plastic chrome grills and no issues.

Quick way to get the bugs off is put some vinegar in a old Windex Bottle. Spray down the bugs first and then wash before it drys. We use it all the time on the airplanes. Catch a lot of bugs taking off and landing at 130mph. It works great.

Chris

Thanks for the tip, will give that a try. I think bugs are getting tougher too - Windex/Sparkle doesn't seem to work the same on them anymore.

 

[Diamondpilot]

Thanks for the tip, will give that a try. I think bugs are getting tougher too - Windex/Sparkle doesn't seem to work the same on them anymore.

Not so sure about tougher bugs but who knows with all the Round Up being sprayed and other chemicals. I think it has more to do with them taking all the good ingredients out of cleaners we use with concerns of cancers, ect.

Chris

 

[LBrown59]

I have 09 f150 lariat with the chrome grill. I really like the look of the grill. Funny thing is I had to look hard to find a lariat without the chrome package because I prefer the aluminum wheels over the shiny chrome wheels included in the chrome package. I also like chrome bumpers and do not at all care for the color match bumpers.

I like the black painted bumbers best of all .
Easier to touch up or repair rust spots and the black
paint always matches up .
Not so with chrome or color match bumpers.

 

[buck12]

I like the black painted bumbers best of all .
Easier to touch up or repair rust spots and the black
paint always matches up .
Not so with chrome or color match bumpers.

I have a 93 f150 with chrome bumpers and they look good for the age of the truck. Of course being a southern truck it has seen very little road salt in its 18 + years.

 

[buck12]

Another thing on the Fords (mine is a 2010) is the chrome on the grill looks like some sort of cheap coating or film. Still have low miles on the truck but not sure how long that coating/whatever is going to last. Time will tell... If the worst problem I have with the truck is 'catastrophic chrome failure' I will have no complaints

Greg

My 09 had a catastrophic chrome failure cause by a deer