chrome or not

[alvinator]

I took my tailgate handle assembly down to have it chromed for the truck and also had the 2 side tailgate latch brackets done. So, i was thinking, since this truck will be a cruiser and weekend driver, should I chrome the tailgate supports and tailgate latches? or would the chrome come off pretty quick?

[layedout72]

i wouldn't chrome them personally. they were never chromed from the factory on any truck I have seen. They may be like that for a reason. Insteda of using bulky hinges, why not adapt a cable like the new new f150 uses on its gate?

[Supermike]

chromed latch brackets? Seems those would get scratched up pretty quickly.

On the handle, at least, I'd go with stainless steel. It looks really nice, is shiny, but is a bit more durable.

[CA180]

Sorry to hijack, but does anyone make a stainless?

[Supermike]

I think I saw them in NPD's catalog...

[69rangerman]

Yep, NPD has chrome and stainless.

[fordman]

parts that are used like that including hood hinges are chromed because of the wear issue with them. paint will not hold up as long as chrome will. i heard this on barret jackson one night.

[alvinator]

so, Fordman, were they implying that chrome would hold up good for wear? Me thinks I might have to go to the chrome shop then.

[Heavenlyfire]

Chrome will hold up much longer than paint. It is a plating and is very hard. Paint will just scrape off.

[Leadfoot]

price out chroming the handle and you will buy a aftermarket stainless in stead. and likely the better way to


when it comes to chrome there is good, better and best. how much a persons willing to spend is the question, and whats underneath.