| Author | Message | ||
     Mark Reeves (Mer) New Member Username: Mer Post Number: 6 Registered: 06-2003 |
Found a good price on a stainless steel brush bar (199)any reason not to go with stainless steel (fit, finish, durability, upkeep, etc)? | ||
| Luke Tolson (Luke4696) Member Username: Luke4696 Post Number: 48 Registered: 06-2003 |
Watch out for the "bling" factor, as some people here think chrome is some sort of crime!!! -Luke | ||
| Mark Reeves (Mer) New Member Username: Mer Post Number: 7 Registered: 06-2003 |
Noticed that. As a newbie, I'm trying to balance use with looks with the fact that I won't be off-roading in Malaysia anytime soon. Is stainless steel the same as chrome...I thought stainless would be more "matte" and less "bling"? | ||
| Luke Tolson (Luke4696) Member Username: Luke4696 Post Number: 49 Registered: 06-2003 |
if it's shiny, it's "bling", and there is nothing matte about stainless steel. | ||
| Mike M (Mikem) New Member Username: Mikem Post Number: 38 Registered: 02-2003 |
Chrome and stainless steel are not the same thing....Luke, please check your facts. They are both silver, if the steel is not painted or powder coated some other color. Bling is in the eye of the beholder. Personally, I think any brush bar is "bling" on a truck that doesn't go off road, unless you run into a lot of animals (or people) in your daily travels.  Mark, if you like it, get it. | ||
| Brian Goodner (Bluewater) Member Username: Bluewater Post Number: 9 Registered: 03-2003 |
what color is your truck mark? | ||
| Luke Tolson (Luke4696) Member Username: Luke4696 Post Number: 50 Registered: 06-2003 |
Mike, I was never intendng to imply that chrome and stainless were the same thing. My comment about chrome and bling was strictly sarcasm, which was somehow lost on you so I don't think "checking my facts" is going to be necessary. Kindly, Luke | ||
| Luke Tolson (Luke4696) Member Username: Luke4696 Post Number: 51 Registered: 06-2003 |
p.s. Get the brush bar, as you can always resell the item if you don't like the way it looks. -Luke | ||
| Mark Reeves (Mer) New Member Username: Mer Post Number: 8 Registered: 06-2003 |
Truck is black, with black running boards (diamond plate insets). I think it would look good on the truck. And here's a larger issue...we all love/hate? the same vehicle, so why the emphasis on what's "authentic" and what's not (i.e. "bling"). I will do some mild off-roading, but the majority of the time I have to work for a living, take my wife out, etc. and want the truck to look great as well as being capable. Thoughts? | ||
| Luke Tolson (Luke4696) Member Username: Luke4696 Post Number: 52 Registered: 06-2003 |
"bling" does not refer to non authentic rover parts, more on stuffing 22's under the fenders of your Disco II. I think most people are upgrading their OE stuff with non LandRover gear (SafariGard, Rovertym, ARB...). How about we all just forget that I said "bling" as this was really done to humor myself. Ultimately, you have to drive your vehicle, so you make the choice. If you like the stainless guard, get the damn thing. I have an ARB Bar on my truck and many would swear that I am an idiot and should have gone with another brand. It's all subjective and purely related to your driving habits. If you refer to my profile / pic, you'll note I still have running boards as well. Not to handy for off-road, but like you Mark, my wife (she's 5'3") needs to be able to get into truck. My vehicle suits me and MY needs, I don't modify it for anyone on this website other than ME. It's your money and your car, so ultimately you need to make yourself happy and do what you like. -Luke p.s. Nothin' wrong with Dubs by the way, my 2002 Ram Crew Cab has 20's and I wouldn't have it any other way. | ||
| Rainey Schuyler (Rainey) New Member Username: Rainey Post Number: 2 Registered: 07-2003 |
My favorite "bling" is seeing the Mercedes ML "Mini-Van" with chrome brush guards all the way around, in the valet parking lot at the shopping mall. Sorry I couldn't help myself... In my opinion, if the truck is black, then chrome is not so bad, but I personally would never do it. My Disco:  | ||
| Mark Reeves (Mer) New Member Username: Mer Post Number: 9 Registered: 06-2003 |
Luke, thanks for the feedback. Rainey, I guess your remark " I personally would never do it" is what I meant above...is it because you just don't like the look (which is fine) or that you would not consider it "authentic"... by authentic I do not mean from LR but authentic by the self imposed rules of any clique (which, right or wrong) is what Dweb is for. How about some individuality for Disco owners and respect for those that don't feel the need to have what everyone else has. Thoughts? | ||
| Blue (Blue) Dweb Lounge Member Username: Blue Post Number: 199 Registered: 04-2003 |
Shit, man, if you dig it, slap it on there. End of dilemma. | ||
| Rob Davison (Nosivad_bor) Dweb Lounge Member Username: Nosivad_bor Post Number: 744 Registered: 02-2003 |
the truth of the matter is Stainless Steel can be shinny or matte. thru a tecnique know as "polishing" you can make certain metals shine. stainless steel is one of them. | ||
| Blue (Blue) Dweb Lounge Member Username: Blue Post Number: 200 Registered: 04-2003 |
isn't polishing stainless steel an ancient Chinese secret? or is it an ancient Korean secret? | ||
| Will Cupp (W_cupp) New Member Username: W_cupp Post Number: 6 Registered: 07-2003 |
I think its Mexican | ||
| Blue (Blue) Dweb Lounge Member Username: Blue Post Number: 201 Registered: 04-2003 |
thank god for nafta | ||
| todd slater (Toddslater) Senior Member Username: Toddslater Post Number: 319 Registered: 08-2002 |
"Found a good price on a stainless steel brush bar (199)any reason not to go with stainless steel (fit, finish, durability, upkeep, etc)?" In order: fit- depends who built it finish- it'll be matte or polished durability- shit loads better the OE vinyl coated thingy...comparing to ARB etc...is apples and oranges. upkeep- stainless is....painless etc...well that has been beaten to death. As Blue said awhile back...if you like it and it fits your needs...go for it. My .02 | ||
| Brian Goodner (Bluewater) Member Username: Bluewater Post Number: 19 Registered: 03-2003 |
i don't think it would look that bad on a black truck Mark especially if it's an LSE and you already have the chrome bumpers. just my $.02 | ||
| Garrett (Rover7592) Senior Member Username: Rover7592 Post Number: 252 Registered: 03-2003 |
SS on black. I think it'd look pretty good |
