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My chrome tow hooks were rusted the day I bought the truck. And at 600 miles they are looking worse every day.
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Bumper to bumper... Have the dealer replace
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The rear bumper also had a rust spot. They put some chrome polish on but it came back right away.
Whats wrong with the chrome on new trucks?
Whats wrong with the chrome on new trucks?
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I live in the desert, nothing rusts here
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I guess I have three years. I wil wait until spring then. The snow is here to stay.
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There is also a "special" point in time 12/12000 where raddles and such are also convered.... I would make sure you approach this in that period
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I noticed the chrome on the front bumper on my 2004 6.0 literally faded off. It certainly didn't look like there were two or three layers of material there, and it wasn't from damage by me. So Harley isn't alone... You should get 25 years from chrome not 5!
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From: Winfield, WV
It is my understanding that if it is chromed in the USA it will not hold up. We have too many regulations on harsh chemicals and working conditions. The best chrome comes out of Asia from what I have been told.
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