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VTSTOMPER
03-08-2005, 02:28 PM
Anyone think that a little bit of chrome is ok? I am wondering what to do to tie in the stainless running boards and chrome grill. I think maybe the hood handles, or the fuel cap, or even the door handles (just the pull handle, not the whole thing). I will not add chrome rims though...that might be too flashy for me. What do you all think? I know there are many Chrome Haters on the board...so I just wanted to get a large outlook. I have seen some that have gone overboard...and too much will ruin anything.

VTSTOMPER
03-08-2005, 02:28 PM
Anyone think that a little bit of chrome is ok? I am wondering what to do to tie in the stainless running boards and chrome grill. I think maybe the hood handles, or the fuel cap, or even the door handles (just the pull handle, not the whole thing). I will not add chrome rims though...that might be too flashy for me. What do you all think? I know there are many Chrome Haters on the board...so I just wanted to get a large outlook. I have seen some that have gone overboard...and too much will ruin anything.

H2Finally
03-08-2005, 02:31 PM
This is what you NEED!! http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_rolleyes.gif http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

VTSTOMPER
03-08-2005, 02:33 PM
ROTFL!

Na! I will pass on deez chrome nutz! http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

KenP
03-08-2005, 02:35 PM
Personally, I see nothing wrong with chrome. As long as it is tasteful. As you said, too much will ruin anything and you don't want so much you would be afraid of hurting it. Besides, chrome and mud look great together.

KenP
03-08-2005, 02:36 PM
Here's a cleaner look.

VTSTOMPER
03-08-2005, 02:39 PM
Very nice Ken!

WOW...Very tasteful! http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif Where did you find the ventshades/ventvisors?

hummerNCO
03-08-2005, 03:03 PM
After all the years of driving drab green and wearing drab green… everything green… I look forward to more chrome. Bright, non-tactical, flashy chrome.

ROX
03-08-2005, 03:11 PM
Not all chrome, but more than most. The wheels are polished, not chrome.

Albie
03-08-2005, 03:26 PM
I changed out my chrome grill for a black one and just had Chrome hood handles and chrome gas cap

KenP
03-08-2005, 03:57 PM
Thanks vtstomper. I have nothing new for the exterior and don't want any. Well, maybe I'll finally hook up the offroad lights. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

Any auto parts store should have the ventshades, or can get them. I really like them.

MisterEd
03-08-2005, 04:34 PM
Just do the door handles...Makes it easy to clean off the prints.. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

Darren
03-08-2005, 05:28 PM
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by KenP:
Here's a cleaner look. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Ken,

Love those rims/tyres - if you don't mind me asking what are they, and what do they run at $ ??

Thanks

Darren

KenP
03-08-2005, 05:55 PM
The rims are MC2's and the tires are Nitto Terra's. I got them from the overpriced dealer before I got smart, but you can get them many places. 18".

Spike
03-08-2005, 07:19 PM
I also think some chrome looks good on these trucks. Just try to stay away from the "stick on" stuff. My truck has rims, hood handles, hood latches and a fuel door plus the chrome that came with the Lux package.

jfox
03-08-2005, 07:34 PM
I've got chrome but try to keep it covered as much as possible. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

J.

Spike
03-08-2005, 07:39 PM
Damn Girl!!! Maybe a coat of wax....or something. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

jfox
03-08-2005, 08:17 PM
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Spike:
Damn Girl!!! Maybe a coat of wax....or something. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

HA! I like it that way. A layer of mud is great protection from scratches, sundamage, fingerprints, etc. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

J.

JamesT
03-08-2005, 08:26 PM
Little Bit of the "C" word.

FreeorDie2
03-08-2005, 09:55 PM
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">After all the years of driving drab green and wearing drab green… everything green… I look forward to more chrome. Bright, non-tactical, flashy chrome. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

I'm with you on that one, Sarge!! OD green was never one of my favorite colors (though I've always had a very slight fondness for cami). Now that I'm no longer in that world, I like standout colors and a respectful amount of chrome as a contrast. And as some of the pics demonstrate, it can get dirty and clean up nicely!

alecs wife
03-08-2005, 10:17 PM
I love chrome to be hidden in mud.

mstams
03-08-2005, 10:38 PM
More in places, less in others...

VTSTOMPER
03-09-2005, 12:58 PM
cool guys! you have given me some good ideas as to where I dab some chrome! http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

PARAGON
03-09-2005, 02:26 PM
I can't believe I am doing this. I feel like I am betraying all things anti-chrome. But, alas, our bud H2Finally is busy with his steak resturant and I wanted to make sure he didn't miss this. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=7960522169&category=50447

http://www.appetite4destruction.com/ebay/H2.jpg

DRTYFN
03-09-2005, 02:35 PM
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by PARAGON:
I can't believe I am doing this. I feel like I am betraying all things anti-chrome. But, alas, our bud H2Finally is busy with his steak resturant and I wanted to make sure he didn't miss this. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=7960522169&category=50447

http://www.appetite4destruction.com/ebay/H2.jpg </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

SELLOUT!!!
http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

W1N
03-09-2005, 02:42 PM
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by KenP:
Here's a cleaner look. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Gentleman outside, Monster inside http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

respect!

HUMMERcustoms.com/TAZ
03-09-2005, 03:20 PM
VTSTOMPER
Chrome is good if it fits what Your doing with Your rig, in My opion. Go to photo forum and look for Rick's Stealth Gray. It is on bottom of page 1 or top of 2. You can search Rick's Stealth Gray and it will pull up 2 threads with pics. It's a 2005 SUV.
To each His own.
TAZ (Rick)

H2Finally
03-09-2005, 03:40 PM
YEAH!! Paragon is starting to SEE THE LIGHT (of the beautiful BLING-BLINGS)!! http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

Taz, H2Rock, we the few are turning the stone-headed ol timers around!! http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

PARAGON
03-09-2005, 04:03 PM
Whoaa....... Whoaaaaa! I saw some shiny crap with flames on it and thought of you and was just being a friend and pointing it your way. In no way let this be construed as some type of acceptance of all things shiny (unless it's on a Harley) http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif Mine has all of the chrome on it that it will ever have. 4 door pulls and 2 emblems (and they might turn black too)

If you want to screw up the looks of your H2 with all of that.... that..... stuff, who am I to not help you make mine look better than yours. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

H2Finally
03-09-2005, 04:08 PM
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by PARAGON:
Mine has all of the chrome on it that it will ever have. 4 door pulls and 2 emblems </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

PARAGON
03-09-2005, 04:22 PM
Thought you had me didn't 'cha. Semantics, semantics, semantics. That there would be stainless steel, not chrome. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

ROX
03-09-2005, 08:10 PM
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by PARAGON:
Thought you had me didn't 'cha. Semantics, semantics, semantics. That there would be stainless steel, not chrome. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

IT STILL COUNTS!! It's shiney, and polished! It doesn't matter how you sugar coat it. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_razz.gif And I really like the flaming H2. I'd put that on my little trailer I tow around.

PARAGON
03-09-2005, 08:23 PM
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by H2 Rocks:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by PARAGON:
Thought you had me didn't 'cha. Semantics, semantics, semantics. That there would be stainless steel, not chrome. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

IT STILL COUNTS!! It's shiney, and polished! It doesn't matter how you sugar coat it. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_razz.gif And I really like the flaming H2. I'd put that on my little trailer I tow around. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>For that, I am going to get some sandpaper, scratch it to hell and paint the outside of it black. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif Even my trailer is black and white with HUMMER in white letters. There are chrome trim rings around the reverse lights on the trailer though. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_frown.gif

ROX
03-09-2005, 08:26 PM
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by H2Finally:
YEAH!! Paragon is starting to SEE THE LIGHT (of the beautiful BLING-BLINGS)!! http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

Taz, H2Rock, we the few are turning the stone-headed ol timers around!! http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
Where's you Pic H2F? I haven't seen yours yet! http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

ROX
03-09-2005, 08:30 PM
My husband is already machining me a flaming H2 emblem since you posted, Paragon. He said he'll have it tomorrow. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif It's going on my trailer!
Nice outfit!!

HUMMERcustoms.com/TAZ
03-10-2005, 01:53 PM
Hey H2 Rocks
Would You or Your husband PM Me? I have a few questions about some more bling to ask. I think I'm rltazh2 for PM's can't remember.
Thanks
TAZ (Rick)

H2Finally
03-10-2005, 02:01 PM
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by H2 Rocks:
Where's you Pic H2F? I haven't seen yours yet! http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif </div></BLOCKQUOTE>Aah, forgive me for being remiss... http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

PARAGON
03-10-2005, 02:14 PM
I ..... I ...... I think ...... I think I am going to be sick! http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

ROX
03-10-2005, 02:19 PM
YEAH BABY!! Now that's a chrome grill!! HOT!

Vtstomper:
Chrome is HOT!
Chrome is functional!
Chrome is SEXY!!

Go for it!

ROX
03-10-2005, 02:37 PM
I should say SMOKIN! http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

ROX
03-10-2005, 07:53 PM
Chrome is e v e r y w h e r e ! http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

ROX
03-10-2005, 07:55 PM
This is "his" side.

KenP
03-10-2005, 08:00 PM
That bottom pic looks more suited for a woman. It can get into all kinds of places. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

ROX
03-10-2005, 08:08 PM
http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_eek.gif http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_eek.gif http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

VTSTOMPER
03-10-2005, 08:25 PM
http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_razz.gif ROTFLMAO!

That's alot of head!

VTSTOMPER
03-10-2005, 10:30 PM
Ok Game plan:

Chrome hood pull handles
Chrome door pull handles
Chrome Mirror backs (mine are all black)
and that ought to do it for now...I think it will bring out the stainless running boards and the grill. I think I will leave the roof rack black.


oh yea...lastly...do over my shower.

ROX
03-11-2005, 01:31 PM
ATTA BOY! http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif