Member Since: 31 Jan 2011
Location: Staffordshire
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To chrome or not to chrome, that is the question
Afternoon all.
As per the title i was after some opinions as to whether to fit chrome mirror backs,handles and window strips etc to my D3.
the only thing i cant decide is as to whether it will suit the alluminiumy silver that mine is
What dya rekon yay or nay
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29th Jun 2012 1:22 pm
Hairy Dan
Member Since: 19 Jan 2011
Location: Co. Durham
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I would say nay but at the end of the day it's what you think looks good Cheers Ian
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29th Jun 2012 1:36 pm
Russell
Member Since: 23 Aug 2007
Location: Kent
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I have chrome upper mirror caps on the D4 and I like them, would not go for chrome door handles thoughMY17 D5 1st Edition Namib Orange
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29th Jun 2012 1:42 pm
Renton
Member Since: 13 Jan 2009
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A 200% NAY!!
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29th Jun 2012 1:43 pm
chalky
Member Since: 21 Aug 2008
Location: Yorkshire
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I wouldnt do it, as suggested above it is a very personal thing, i just cant help but think of 70's cars when i see chrome !
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I have handles and rear lettering done on a Bonatti Grey but like said previously it is personal preference.
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29th Jun 2012 4:58 pm
Ambo
Member Since: 28 Jun 2010
Location: Ventnor Isle of Wight
Posts: 262
I too love it, plenty of chrome bling on mine!!Nick
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29th Jun 2012 9:58 pm
Narpy
Member Since: 18 Jul 2011
Location: Stockport
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I've got handles and half mirror covers on Cairns Blue, it works well but any more might look a bit too blingtastic.
Maybe it's a darker colour thing. Mods:
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30th Jun 2012 9:08 am
euangibson
Member Since: 24 Dec 2010
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I would have said no....but another friend bought a Java '07 this week,and I noticed it had the chrome covers on the top half of the mirrors....I actually thought it looked quite good...
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30th Jun 2012 9:27 am
Gazellio
Member Since: 08 Jan 2011
Location: Chilterns
Posts: 4130
I say NO but top mirror covers look OK.
30th Jun 2012 9:37 am
therso
Member Since: 01 Dec 2010
Location: Here!
Posts: 368
A few shiny bits on mine: handle covers, window trim strips (quite discreet), tailgate strip, and shiny letters at front (de-lettered rear). Stornoway Grey, black bits and a wee bit of bling looks quate nayce.
1st Jul 2012 4:38 pm
toxxic
Member Since: 27 Jun 2011
Location: Saskatoon
Posts: 87
chrome does look nice. I also have mirror caps (top bit and bottom bit), door handles, side indicator lights chrome cover, window strips chrome, chrome grille, debadged the front and rear, Front has chrome letters, the rear bottom bit also has land rover chrome letters, chrome headlight washers. my lr3 is also stornoway gray.
Only thing with chrome i find is that it gets dirty quicker.
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