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Dec 29, 2023 | 02:26 PM

apd966

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From: Austin

23 bed delete panels installed

Installed bed side delete panels from Sinister Diesel, painted them black. It looks good, Any thoughts

Dec 29, 2023 | 02:34 PM

Disarray

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They look nice though I prefer the steps. In this case, I am a function over form guy.

Dec 29, 2023 | 02:42 PM

number9xd

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IMO, from across the parking lot, it’d look the same, unless they’re paint matched. Kinda like black wheels all look like a black blob across the parking lot, can’t really make out details until you’re right up on them. My guess is you could park nose to nose to a truck with the steps and no one would ever notice the difference.

Dec 29, 2023 | 03:54 PM

apd966

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true, I have a cover on my bed now, I see no need for the steps now.

Dec 29, 2023 | 04:02 PM

OBS460

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Almost looks like a stone guard now. I have Antimatter Blue and if I ordered a new body style I'd get it the same color and black wouldn't look bad. Probably the Dark Bronze Metallic would look good with black also.

Dec 29, 2023 | 04:20 PM

4wd6.7L

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Without being paint matched they don't really address the esthetic issue that the steps create. Why did you choose to paint them black instead of body color?

Dec 29, 2023 | 05:17 PM

Rwhjr

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I don’t understand why people are buying these flimsy looking panels to get rid of a nice functional feature.

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Dec 29, 2023 | 06:05 PM

Rwhjr

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Quote:

Originally Posted by redford

Because they think the bed step is ugly.

More so than these panels?

$300 (and more if you want them painted) to get rid of a better looking functional part is why it doesn’t make sense.

but I guess you’re right everyone has different preferences.

Dec 29, 2023 | 07:03 PM

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rna352

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Originally Posted by Rwhjr

Better looking? On a chevy maybe.

Functional? Not if it never gets used due to the configuration or use of the truck.

Dec 29, 2023 | 08:33 PM

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Monoman67

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Another option is get paint matched steps
https://bfntruckshop.com/shop/ols/pr...inted-to-match

Dec 29, 2023 | 08:57 PM

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406f150

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Without being paint matched I think it looks like a repair panel that isn't finished yet.

Dec 29, 2023 | 10:23 PM

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morehouse7

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Looks good, I like the black.

Dec 30, 2023 | 03:56 AM

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Bruce M.

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If you’re looking for an honest answer/opinion I think it looks like crap.
like mentioned above, it looks like unfinished body work with a patch panel. A hard pass for me