What to do next? Debadge?
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What to do next? Debadge?
Well, I have pretty much decided to go w/ somewhat of a "theme" on my truck - meaning I am going to stick with tone (silver/ chrome on bottom of truck, i.e. step bars, exhaust tip, wheels, front and rear bumpers). Up top I am going to be going w/ black (just installed black diamond plate). My question is should I debadge in order to keep on track with this "theme". I will post up some photoshopped images to help in decision making.
Also, I feel in order to keep this idea alive, I would need to paint the front grill colormatch like DWiggs truck (truck is same color as his - black metallic). However, I also feel that I would need to run nightrunner headlights (more than I want to spend on them right now). Is it possible to disassemble headlights and paint them color match like the nightrunners are?
Also, like I said above, I would leave the front and rear bumpers chrome. I also believe I would need to change the cab lights from clear/ chrome to smoked lenses.
I would be much appreciative on your alls thoughts. I will post pics shortly.
Thanks again
Also, I feel in order to keep this idea alive, I would need to paint the front grill colormatch like DWiggs truck (truck is same color as his - black metallic). However, I also feel that I would need to run nightrunner headlights (more than I want to spend on them right now). Is it possible to disassemble headlights and paint them color match like the nightrunners are?
Also, like I said above, I would leave the front and rear bumpers chrome. I also believe I would need to change the cab lights from clear/ chrome to smoked lenses.
I would be much appreciative on your alls thoughts. I will post pics shortly.
Thanks again
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Here are the pictures. Let me know what you think. Also, I forgot to mention that one day the truck will have bushwacker pocket style fender flares painted silver.
Option 1 - Leave it as is
Option 2 - No badges
Option 3 - Leave Cummins Badges
Back of truck (leave ram head logo)
Back of truck (remove all)
So what does everything think? Like I said, I like Cummins badge on side and ram head on back.
Option 1 - Leave it as is
Option 2 - No badges
Option 3 - Leave Cummins Badges
Back of truck (leave ram head logo)
Back of truck (remove all)
So what does everything think? Like I said, I like Cummins badge on side and ram head on back.
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Well a few opinions I can give is I do like it De-badged gives it a cleaner look, Also one thing I didnt like were the clear clearance lights go with smoked, And also with sticking to your upper black lower silver theme especially if your going to put on silver fender flares paint the lower portion of your front bumper silver as well Ithink it will make the truck "flow" a bit better.
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The black door handles and the mirrors tie into the black rubber of the tires which are balanced out by the silver centers. If you paint your handles and mirrors it will look like you drove through a vat of silver paint.
I wouldn't change a thing!
Anyone else share my opinion on this?
BTW, I was at my local dealer this week and notice that there seem to be a few fans of the debadge look who took it upon themselves to remove the badges from a few of the new trucks on the lot. Looks like they did it with a hunting knife leaving some nice deep scratches in the fenders.
To think that they would risk getting arrested and to damage new trucks to steal a $5 badge?
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Not for nothin Shane, but I think you truck looks GREAT the way it sits right now. The pocket flares and the window rain guards done in silver as well as the lack of badges look real smooth.
The black door handles and the mirrors tie into the black rubber of the tires which are balanced out by the silver centers. If you paint your handles and mirrors it will look like you drove through a vat of silver paint.
I wouldn't change a thing!
Anyone else share my opinion on this?
BTW, I was at my local dealer this week and notice that there seem to be a few fans of the debadge look who took it upon themselves to remove the badges from a few of the new trucks on the lot. Looks like they did it with a hunting knife leaving some nice deep scratches in the fenders.
To think that they would risk getting arrested and to damage new trucks to steal a $5 badge?
The black door handles and the mirrors tie into the black rubber of the tires which are balanced out by the silver centers. If you paint your handles and mirrors it will look like you drove through a vat of silver paint.
I wouldn't change a thing!
Anyone else share my opinion on this?
BTW, I was at my local dealer this week and notice that there seem to be a few fans of the debadge look who took it upon themselves to remove the badges from a few of the new trucks on the lot. Looks like they did it with a hunting knife leaving some nice deep scratches in the fenders.
To think that they would risk getting arrested and to damage new trucks to steal a $5 badge?
I have been contemplating that myself... WHen I put the flares on I really liked the small amount of black that was going with the rim/tires.. I am not sure what I will do for now but thanks for the info...
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I have the same paint scheme, I debadged ,left the cummings and dodge emblem on the tailgate, next will be powdercoating the rims black..
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Well a few opinions I can give is I do like it De-badged gives it a cleaner look, Also one thing I didnt like were the clear clearance lights go with smoked, And also with sticking to your upper black lower silver theme especially if your going to put on silver fender flares paint the lower portion of your front bumper silver as well Ithink it will make the truck "flow" a bit better.