Black vs Chrome

The side vents were a birthday pressie (I couldn't think of anything else I wanted), the rest of it has been wrapped. You can tell if you really look for it, as nothing was removed from the car e.g. tiny hint of chrome under the door mirrors if get under really close. No marks on the paintwork though. Decided to go this route to see if I liked it, after a mate a work had his done, as it's reversible and cheap.
 
Thinking of doing this to my Firesand. And getting the badges changed to black too.
I've seen IRR with black badging and it does look good.
 
mickjaguar said:
Finally had it dechromed, I've been pondering this one for a while.
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Looking good.

Now get your wheels painted to complete the look. Not necessarily black... maybe a dark satin grey?
 
Mine didn't have the black pack and i like the chrome badges at the back and chrome grill surround at the front, but having black wheels didn't work with the chrome vents. It was the only minor thing i didnt like about the car.

I bought a set of used black vents (off ebay - £30!) and fitted them myself - looks way better and a good mix on the soft top imo.

Here's one from my Alpine trip last week 8-)

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Do the Leaper and Jag badge as well to complete the look. Here's a taster...

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Red and Chrome is very much an 'old boys' look...Red and Black is the kiddie.

I'm not biased in the slightest ;-)
 
Chrome is more cheerfull...
Black is for bookkeepers and managers.. :lol:

..sorry for the low resolution, the drone doesn't have a zoom..
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..in the French Alps.. ..not washed it for two weeks... :oops:
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Big improvement Mick, think it looks great
I would personally consider a darker wheel colour like basher suggested but your call

I love chrome...
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@firesand. Great colour combo for the more clouded climate. Cumbria ?

Your wheels are original, but what size, 22" ??
 
For completeness, if money were no object, replace the headlight units for the R model ones.

They have no silver/chrome on the inside around the bi xenon lens.

And don't forget your tailpipes!
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Both of mine have had the black pack, on my V6S I then changed most of it to carbon. Chrome is for an E-Type not a F :D
 
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