Badging and stickers.
03-20-2018, 05:10 AM
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Badging and stickers.
Perhaps this is an age thing, but I really dislike the fx4 stickers, and the platinum tailgate cover. I like the contrast but not the stupid value issue.
03-20-2018, 07:51 AM
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I'm turning 40 this year. I'm not a fan either. I have not removed my STX sticker (and don't plan too.) But one of the reasons I went for the XL, was because the "bling" factor in the chrome just turns me off.
03-20-2018, 08:36 AM
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I pulled off all the stickers (FX4) and any emblems that didn't leave a hole. If you don't like the tailgate applique, there are several aftermarket ones that will give you the contrast (available in various colors) without it saying Platinum or whatever.
03-20-2018, 08:45 AM
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LOL, I'm 67, the first thing I do is remove all stickers and badges that don't leave holes, and modify the ones left. I can't imagine myself paying extra for chrome. In younger years, we would do the same. I finally got another truck that is basically chromeless. I even bought aftermarket heads/tails to remove the shiny blingy stuff from them, and even have "black chrome" exhaust tips.
It ain't just you younguns that prefer a clean, unlabled up truck. Vinyl and stickers are the devils own.
Now, some vehicles, do look good with chrome wheels, like a '32 Ford highboy, '55/'57 Chevy, etc.
It ain't just you younguns that prefer a clean, unlabled up truck. Vinyl and stickers are the devils own.
Now, some vehicles, do look good with chrome wheels, like a '32 Ford highboy, '55/'57 Chevy, etc.
03-20-2018, 08:50 AM
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Chrome is where my company makes it money. i see so much chrome on a daily basis that i am sick of the stuff lol. That is why i went for the FX4 package on my truck. Color matched everything! No chrome on the outside, and minimal on the inside. First thing i always do is remove all dealership decals or add-ons. They don't pay me for advertising, so why should i leave their name all over my ride?
03-20-2018, 12:10 PM
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Totally agree with removing any dealer badges, stickers, license plate holders and front plates. All gone before the engine cools when arriving home the first time!
03-20-2018, 12:30 PM
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On the flip side, there are more people who love the stickers and badges.
The first that I can remember these "off road" packages was with the Chevy K1500. I think it was 1988 or 1989 when they started putting "Z71 OFF ROAD" decals on the bedsides. Those trucks started selling like hot cakes. Next thing you know, Dodge has an "off road" package with fancy decals on the tailgate. Ford, not to be outdone, issues FX4 Off Road decals for their trucks sometime around 2002.
It's all marketing, and it works. Those stickers and shocks cost the automaker very little, but they sold a TON of trucks and special packages because of them.
The first that I can remember these "off road" packages was with the Chevy K1500. I think it was 1988 or 1989 when they started putting "Z71 OFF ROAD" decals on the bedsides. Those trucks started selling like hot cakes. Next thing you know, Dodge has an "off road" package with fancy decals on the tailgate. Ford, not to be outdone, issues FX4 Off Road decals for their trucks sometime around 2002.
It's all marketing, and it works. Those stickers and shocks cost the automaker very little, but they sold a TON of trucks and special packages because of them.
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03-20-2018, 12:43 PM
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You may be right on there. But, I've seen so many, usually pickups, with the back window so stickered up with catch phrases and brand names, it makes me wonder what kind of personality conflict this guy might have.
03-20-2018, 12:55 PM
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IMO, emblems and decals tastefully done can accent a vehicle.
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