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Old Apr 28, 2005 | 09:57 PM
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well got the new lower valance w/ factory fog lights installed today as well as my painted upper bumper cap

now the ? is do i need to paint the outter grill area that is GRAY and leave the chrome and billiet bowtie

im thinking about doing it but some others say it looks just fine the way it is now


so i thought i would get you guys opinions

pics might be large so beware

http://www.MyOnlineImages.com/Member...s/DCP_3247.JPG

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Old Apr 28, 2005 | 10:32 PM
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I would say either paint it all white or get a tahoe grille.
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Old Apr 28, 2005 | 10:41 PM
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isnt the tahoe grille all chrome ???? if thats the one then i dont like that one at all.... still debating on if i should color match the grille or not more i look at it i think im gonna leave it alone
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Old Apr 28, 2005 | 11:03 PM
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Leave the center bar and bowite chrome just paint the grill surround white ............ that would look nice.
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Old Apr 29, 2005 | 02:00 AM
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take everything grey and paint it white, including the lower valence
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Old Apr 29, 2005 | 06:07 AM
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Originally Posted by TWANKYDEUCE
take everything grey and paint it white, including the lower valence

I would say the same!!
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Old Apr 29, 2005 | 10:38 AM
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Originally Posted by ap2002
I would say the same!!

Yea, what he said...
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Old Apr 29, 2005 | 08:12 PM
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yeah whats gray on the grille will be painted white and the chrome will be left alone

the lower valance will remain grey. i i seen painted i didn t like at all
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Old Apr 30, 2005 | 10:26 AM
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Have you seen the Z71 Tahoes and Burbans? They come with all color coated front grills,mirror caps, and the bumper except for the lower valance. They look nice. Look one up and see if you like it!!
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Old Apr 30, 2005 | 12:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Z284thgen
yeah whats gray on the grille will be painted white and the chrome will be left alone

the lower valance will remain grey. i i seen painted i didn t like at all
That sounds good. It should look nice.
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