Jon wrote:
> I'm another DDAC (Dak Driver Against Chrome).
> My uncle has a black RC/SB Chevy 1500 Sport with Chrome plating on the
> rocker panels, and even (get this) a Chrome gas cap. Yech. I actually think
> the Sport trucks, especially the black ones, (complete with red bowties
> :-)), aren't as ugly as most Chevy's are, but the chrome ruins any asthetic
> appeal that this bowtie-wearing truck may have had in the beginning.
> To be fair, my uncle bought it used, and they were on it when he got it, but
> if I had bought it (Me? A Chevy truck? Never!), the chrome would have
> disappeared as soon as it was in my yard.
> I don't know why I'm surprised that it's still on there, his taste is
> questionable anyway. After all, he bought a Chevy! :-)
>
Now just a damned minute!! I happen to like chrome lower break trim
(rocker panels) it looks very nice when properly done. As a chrome
man, I will admit that it is VERY easy to go overboard with chrome.
Chrome must be used properly or you have a very gaudy looking set up.
Chrome when placed in the proper areas and in proper amounts... is a
Wonderful Thing. And thats all she wrote :-P
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