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There are times that I wish all the chrome in the Lariat interior was brush finished

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Old 08-18-2013, 12:20 AM
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MAN! There are times when driving during the day that the sunlight coming off all of the chrome pieces in the Lariat interior seem to catch every sun ray and bounce it right into my eyes. The chrome rings around the vents and the top of the shifter seem to be the worst offenders.
I've gotten to the point where I keep a small washcloth to drape over the shifter and console trim to limit the glare.
Wouldn't this trim be as nice in a brushed stainless/aluminum finish instead of CHROME!!!!
Anyone else notice this?
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WD40 + Scotch Brite
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Try having a 2&1/2' x 1&1/2 chrome Hood Louver with the sun beaming down on it.... Talk about Blinding...
This pic its Cloudy though... lol
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What the HECK is that on your hood? It looks like it has handles too?
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Originally Posted by sterlingone
What the HECK is that on your hood? It looks like it has handles too?
Lmao! that was on my Hummer H3...
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I like the chrome touches on the interior of my FX4. Really classes it up IMO.
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Originally Posted by Sweatmachine
WD40 + Scotch Brite
What he said. Go in straight lines with the scotch bright to etch in the brushed pattern, then shoot a little matte clear over it. That'll cut the shine way down and give you a nice finish
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Agree with HC, np 's with the chrome on my vents or door pulls.... My front windows are tinted as well, maybe that helps!
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Originally Posted by Sweatmachine
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More info? Would this work on the painted silver vent trim pieces to make it look like the platinum pieces?
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Originally Posted by HardcoreFXFour

More info? Would this work on the painted silver vent trim pieces to make it look like the platinum pieces?
See what I posted^ pretty much.


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