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Old Aug 6, 2017 | 01:50 PM
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Is this a keeper?

I decided to put the stripe tape that separates my body colors on the front valance. I can remove it in a few seconds if needed. Do you think it looks good or ditch it? Thanks Sandy Gotta have front plates in TEXAS in case you rob a bank and drive off in reverse.








 
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Old Aug 6, 2017 | 02:19 PM
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Well....the good news is it doesn't strike me as oddly placed, or in other words it doesn't stand out like it's not supposed to be there. That may not sound like much, but when something looks bad it's obvious.

Before and after would get better "yay or nay" opinions.
 
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Old Aug 6, 2017 | 02:33 PM
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[QUOTE='89F2urd;17378646

Before and after would get better "yay or nay" opinions.[/QUOTE]

I can't believe I don't have a before pic that works. You always have great ideas. There is a grove right above the top grey stripe that is not visible in the pics but it looks made to order in person for the tape.
 
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Old Aug 6, 2017 | 04:11 PM
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Looks good to me. How did you get that bumper to shine so nice. I just picked up some clay bar like you had mentioned and will start on that this week.
 
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Old Aug 6, 2017 | 04:14 PM
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Thanks ROOster. Use the clay on your glass also. It works great. Bumper is new so I can't take credit for that but I did polish it with chrome polish and my buffer.
 
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Old Aug 6, 2017 | 04:32 PM
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I think it looks great!

It definitely looks factory, like the rest of the truck!
 
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Old Aug 6, 2017 | 04:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Christian's1988Ford
I think it looks great!

It definitely looks factory, like the rest of the truck!
Thanks Christian. That is my goal.
 
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Old Aug 6, 2017 | 04:39 PM
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Lks good to me too. Why didn't I think of that?
 
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Old Aug 6, 2017 | 04:42 PM
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Lks good to me too. Why didn't I think of that?
Thanks byronbgs.
 
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Old Aug 6, 2017 | 05:20 PM
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Yes a good looken truck for sure. I hope mine looks that good soon. Been doing all the maintenance and such. Have a slight miss still replaced most of the small vacume lines that were dry rotted. Still have several feet to go befor i can catch up with your ride for sure.
 
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Old Aug 6, 2017 | 05:40 PM
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Looks great. It's is just enough to set it apart
 
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Old Aug 6, 2017 | 07:19 PM
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Looks great. It's is just enough to set it apart
Thanks f1504x4 just what I was hoping for. Sandy
 
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Old Aug 6, 2017 | 11:58 PM
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It looks great man. Since you keep your truck so dang clean it is a nice touch. Question, your whole grill appears to be chrome and I love it. Tell me about it.
 
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Old Aug 7, 2017 | 06:03 AM
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I am going to say no, since it is not straight and does not brake up any color
 
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Old Aug 7, 2017 | 08:32 AM
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I am going to say no, since it is not straight and does not brake up any color
there is always one in every crowd!!!

i like it.
 
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