All That Glitters Showcase

While monochrome or blacked-out color schemes can be eye-catching in their own way, there’s nothing that will replace the gleam of chrome. There’s no vehicle that can’t benefit from a little extra shine, and no shortage of accessories to brighten your customers’ rides. From fender vents to door moldings, bug shields to mirror covers and much, much more, there’s enough chrome-plated accessories available to put mirror-finished details on every inch of a car, truck or SUV.

Great for add-on sales or to boost eye-catching packages for dealerships, consider these products for a big smile-per-dollar ratioâ€”and added profits, too. Relatively inexpensive, chrome accessories can accentuate big-dollar products for only a small amount more, which is something many customers will see as a great deal.

Capitalize on impulse buys with easy-to-install chrome accessories. Check out the next few pages for some great ideas to top off custom packages or complement individual accessories.

CHROME GRILLES
Chrome Effects, Cincinnati, presents its E-Z ON Grilles. These grilles are made of triple chrome plated ABS plastic and can be installed in just minutes. E-Z On grilles snap over the factory grille. Chrome Effects has applications for most popular cars, trucks and SUVs. (866) 858-5160 - http://re.reader-info.com/chromerc

BLACK CHROME ACCESSORIES
Stampede Products, Camanche, Iowa, introduces its new line, Black Chrome. The lineup of Black Chrome accessories includes hood protectors, sidewind deflectors, door and tailgate handle covers, fuel door covers, mirror caps and taillight covers. (866) 427-9730 - http://re.reader-info.com/stampede

FENDER ACCENT
Mode Auto, Arlington Heights, Ill., presents its Sleek fender accent. Available for all vehicles and models and any surface, the mirror chrome finish vent appliquÃ© is offered in two sizes. The Sleek is available in the company’s MFCS color process or primer-ready black. The ornamentation is easily applied without tools, the need of any body panel modification or paint work and can be modified to become functional.(866) 622-9782 - http://re.reader-info.com/modeauto

SUPERDUTY TAILGATE COVER
Willmore Manufacturing, Inc., Phoenix, Ariz., presents its custom laser-cut tailgate cover for the 2008 Ford SuperDuty. Made in the United States from polished stainless steel, the Willmore tailgate cover installs quickly and easily with 3M automotive attachment adhesive.(866) 861-4442 - http://re.reader-info.com/willmore

NEW CHROME ACCESSORIES
Pacific Rim and Trim International, Beaverton Ore., presents its expanded line of exterior chrome products including wheel skins, mirror covers and door and tailgate handle covers. All chrome products are injection molded, triple chrome-plated ABS blends. Applications include new and older pickup trucks and SUVs, as well as many popular muscle and performance cars. (866) 459-8383 - http://re.reader-info.com/pacific

STEP PAD COVERS
RealWheels Cover Co. Inc., Gurnee, Ill., presents its Real-Step step replacement kit. The kit covers steps to fix worn-out, missing, or unattractive plastic step pads.Â These stainless steps cover the plastic in minutes with no drilling. POP packaging makes this product ideal for any shop that sells nerf bars and tube steps. (866) 572-8725 - http://re.reader-info.com/realwhe

CORVETTE TRIM
Corvette America, Reedsville, Pa., offers triple chrome-plated billet aluminum side spears for the 1997-2007 Corvette. Each set includes side spears, side fender screens, mounting template with instructions and everything needed for easy installation. They fit Corvettes with or without side moldings. (866) 572-7671 http://re.reader-info.com/corvette

GM FENDER VENTS
SLP, Toms River, N.J., presents its Chrome Tape-On Fender Vents. The vents are designed specifically to follow the fender contours of the new 2007-08 GM 900 Series trucks and SUVs. The patent pending vents are manufactured from OEM-quality, chrome-plated ABS plastic with a flat-black textured insert and feature a recessed flange that hides the double-sided tape for a flush OEM look. Sold in pairs. (866) 794-8572 http://re.reader-info.com/slpperf

SUPERDUTY SIDE VENTS
ATD, Elkhart, Ind., presents its 2008 Superduty Side Vent Mesh Grille. The vents are sold in pairs and made from electroplated 304 stainless steel, and feature no-drill installation. (866) 823-1240 http://re.reader-info.com/atdmoto

WIDE BODY LICENSE FRAMES
Au-TOMOTIVE GOLD, Inc., Tucson, Ariz., presents its Wide Body License Frames.Â These frames are designed to comply with state license plate requirements and will not obscure state license plates or vehicle registration stickers. Crafted with a mirrored chrome finish, each frame is engraved and then hand painted with black UV resistant lettering and available for most makes and models. (866) 845-2767 http://re.reader-info.com/autogold

FORD FENDER VENTS
Winfield Consumer Products, Winfield, Kan., introduces its Add-A-VentÂ®. Available are products designed to fit underneath the F-150 front fender logo plate and chrome products designed for smaller areas of the vehicle. 3M self adhesive acrylic tape on backside allows for a no-drill installation. Product has a chrome and black finish. (866) 794-8697 - http://re.reader-info.com/huskyli

CHROMING PRODUCT
Ray-Action Designs, Maschouche, Quebec, Canada, presents its chroming products that provide both style and protection. The three-dimensional polyurethane chrome-finish products are sold in vehicle-specific kits with pieces to fit door handles and moldings, bodyside moldings, and other items on the car or truck depending on the model. (866) 859-9363 - http://re.reader-info.com/rayact

FIVE-INCH CHROME STEPS
DeeZee Inc., Des Moines, Iowa, announces its five-inch oval steps for newer model pickups and SUVs available in vacuum-metalized chrome finish. These steps provide a wide step area augmented with the molded plastic step pads for secure footing.Â All applications install easily with no drilling required. (866) 595-7706 â€¢ http://re.reader-info.com/deezee

STAINLESS EXHAUST TIPS
MBRPinc, Huntsville, Ontario, Canada, announces its T304 stainless steel exhaust tips for the 6.4L Ford Super Duty. The tip covers are mirror-polished and angle-cut, and feature easy installation. (866) 841-3202 http://re.reader-info.com/mbrp

GM MIRROR COVERS
Aries Automotive, Lomita, Calif., introduces its chrome replacement mirror case for the new 2007-08 Chevrolet Tahoe and Suburban, GM Yukon and Cadillac Escalade. This mirror case is a non-stick product with OE-style clips. This allows the shell to snap in place within seconds to the existing mirror holes.Â This new cover is steamlined and made from a highly durable automotive grade ABS plastic, and chromed to an OE finish. (866) 544-9691 http://re.reader-info.com/arau

CHROME ACCESSORIES
Trim-Lok Inc., Buena Park, Calif., introduces products from its Industrial Extrusions division. Products include all types of thermoplastic electrometric parts with 3M adhesive attachment tapes, such as custom colored products, textured surfaces and different sized tubes. (866) 828-0503 http://re.reader-info.com/trimlok

CHROME KITS
Xanatos Automotive, Woodside, N.Y., offers its Zunden chrome super combo kits. Each chrome piece is manufactured to fit the specific model and includes 3M self-adhesive backing tapes. A variety of chrome combo kit application are available including Audi, BMW, Honda, Hummer, Lexus, Mercedes and Toyota. (866) 577-514 http://re.reader-info.com/xanatos

CHROME VENTVISORS
AVS, Suwanee, Ga., announces its chrome Ventvisors. Ventvisors reduce the interior heat in a parked car and protect driver and passengers from rain and road spray when windows are open. The chrome-plated Ventvisor is available in a wide variety of application-specific shapes and sizes and is firmly affixed to the vehicle with automotive-grade adhesive tape for a fast and easy, no-drill installation. (866) 423-4976 http://re.reader-info.com/avsauto

KEEP IT SHINY
Blingmaster, Auburndale, Fla., announces its BlingRag. To clean chrome products, dampen the BlingRag streak-free microfiber cloth. Useful on other surfaces as well, the reusable BlingRag removes bugs, film, oil, tar, grease, fingerprints, brake dust, soap scum and most dirt and dust. (866) 572-6925 http://re.reader-info.com/blingm

FENDER VENTS FOR FORD
3dCarbon, Newport Beach, Calif., is now offering chrome fender vents for 2007-08 Ford Expedition and 2003-08 Ford F-150. These chrome fender vents feature bold styling with a tight, flush finish. The vents fits both the Expedition and F-150. The fender vents are manufactured in chrome-plated injection molded plastic with a mirror finish and are quick and easy to install. (866) 365-7740 http://re.reader-info.com/3dcarbon

CHROME BADGES
Universal Products, Goddard, Kan., announces its new Special Edition chrome accessory from its Chromax chrome badging product line. The chrome products incorporate domed inserts to create a multi-dimensional look. (866) 282-4091 http://re.reader-info.com/universa

CHROME MOLDINGS
Dawn Enterprises, Inc., Valley View, Ohio, presents its new Chrome-Line painted moldings for the Toyota Sequoia and Tundra, Ford Edge, Cadillac CTS, Lexus ES350 and more. Chrome-Line moldings are manufactured to each vehicle’s length, painted to match the factory color and then inlaid with chrome. (866) 309-4996 http://re.reader-info.com/dawnent

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