painted bumpers?
Junior User
Joined: Feb 2007
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Not a big fan of painted bumpers. Chrome is much more durable. Big reason I wanted a Lariat. Just couldn't pass on the deal for a Platinum. Will probably try to swap out bumpers, do something with grill and get rid of Platinum tailgate strip.
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Joined: Mar 2017
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It doesn't help, my front has three big gouges in a week, rock goes through the plastic and gouges the paint. Lower rear fenders where they flare out are also chipped up.
I would gladly trade my white bumpers for chrome. Chrome bumpers have three times the life. I will probably end up doing line-x or something in a year when these ones are toast. Not a big fan of the aftermarket bumpers, I don't plan on bulldozing anything.
Fleet Mechanic
Joined: Mar 2017
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From: Vancouver, BC
I have a platinum. I applied the clear plastic across the front bumper, rear bumper, rocker panels both sides, front of hood and top cab above windshield. And lower portion of tailgate (rocks bounce back when towing).
It doesn't help, my front has three big gouges in a week, rock goes through the plastic and gouges the paint. Lower rear fenders where they flare out are also chipped up.
I would gladly trade my white bumpers for chrome. Chrome bumpers have three times the life. I will probably end up doing line-x or something in a year when these ones are toast. Not a big fan of the aftermarket bumpers, I don't plan on bulldozing anything.
It doesn't help, my front has three big gouges in a week, rock goes through the plastic and gouges the paint. Lower rear fenders where they flare out are also chipped up.
I would gladly trade my white bumpers for chrome. Chrome bumpers have three times the life. I will probably end up doing line-x or something in a year when these ones are toast. Not a big fan of the aftermarket bumpers, I don't plan on bulldozing anything.
Freshman User
Joined: Mar 2017
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Not complaining, I knew this was going to happen, just annoying is all. Happy with the truck so far, great interior, very quiet inside.
Mountain Pass
Joined: Feb 2017
Posts: 227
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From: Miami, FL
I've been looking into the same thing. I love the Lariats, but I hate chrome. I would want to black out the bumpers and grille if I end up with a Lariat. I talked to a guy who does hydrodip painting and he suggested having the bumpers powder coated. You may not be able to get an exact color match with the powder coating but if you're doing black, white, silver, it should be close enough to not be able to tell. And it's durable.
Cross-Country
Joined: Mar 2017
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What color is your truck?
Elder User
Joined: Oct 2009
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Exactly why I got the chrome package on my KR as well.
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