Chrome molding on '05 XL Denali?

[Coach Larry]

Just bought a nice '05 XL Denali and going form an '03 SLT. I am not sure I like the lack of a break on the side of the black truck. Since I am not going to black it out and have polished wheels, I was thinking a chrome/stainless molding would help reduce the Van effect. I have put 160k on the gold one so I guess I'm used to having that chrome piece there. Other thought was to paint wheels competition grey to cut the contrast down without the molding.

 

[adventurenali92]

I have the same truck but a year newer. I like the denali moldings on these year trucks. It's clean and low profile, and I am starting to really dislike chrome. It's just a PITA to clean and keep clean. The wheels you have on the black ones would look sweet in a nice grey color! I want to do that to my chrome 2007+ 20s. But finding someone to do it is pretty tough and it's expensove, at least out here in southern California. Anyways, I think our trucks look really clean with minimal chrome. I'm working on color matching most of my chrome.

 

[Coach Larry]

Thanks, yeah I go back and forth with it, but I do like the grey trailblazer wheels I have seen on these trucks in black. I might get a price on painting these to see if its cost effective.

 

[D is for DENALI]

I would love some gunmetal ss wheels for the denali...

But instead I'll probably buy some nice Michelin defenders and spend the money on the rubbers...

I like my wheels but if I find a powerful on Craigslist or similar, I might be tempted... I'm going for smooth and quiet ride, well that is until I get my corsa..lol


Nice truck too!!!!

 

[select127]

you can always swap to escalade running boards and roof rack. little chrome that will set it off

 

[adventurenali92]

@select127 has a good point. Although I don't think the esky running boards will fit onto your Denali without some serious modifications. I've been looking at the esky esv that belongs to the family I share a house with, and it looks like a ton of work. Lol. The end caps on the esky boards look slightly rounded where they meet the body. I have the esky racks on my 2006 XL, but they will probably be the only chrome pieces left on my truck by the time im done modding. Lol.

 

[Mel Reyes]

Chrome denali badge is all the chrome you need. Say no to more chrome. My 2 cents.

 

[Coach Larry]

Chrome denali badge is all the chrome you need. Say no to more chrome. My 2 cents.

I'm starting to get used to it now and will probably stay as you say, but i still think there could be something to do here.

 

[Coach Larry]

saw this XL Denali with the comp grey and looks nice.