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Old Feb 15, 2010 | 08:20 AM
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Originally Posted by ezryder62881
I bought the chrome switch buttons for my 08 Ultra (t/s, radio, horn, etc...) with the intention of replacing them and the housings with chrome. The more I think of it, the more I think I might keep the housings black and just put the chrome buttons in.
I kinda like the chrome/black contrast, but I'm not sure-just can't quite picture it. I have the chrome cover on my black master cylinder, and the chrome trim rings on my black speakers. The Kuryakyn ISO Flame grips are also chrome/black.
Does anyone have any pics of the black switch housings with chrome buttons? Or vice-versa, chrome switch housings with black buttons? It would help a lot if I could get a visual. Thanks in advance!
I like a little black mixed with the chrome. So, for me anyway, if you're going to chrome the housings, then leave the buttons black, or vice versa. Too much chrome if you do both. Just my opinion of course.
 
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Old Feb 15, 2010 | 08:27 AM
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I like the appearance of both combinations with contrast: chromed buttons/black housings or chrome housings and black buttons. I try to stay away from any accessory that is applied with stick'um or double sided tape (chrome buttons). Don't ask me why. My therapist probably knows.
 
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Old Feb 15, 2010 | 08:29 AM
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Chrome buttons here.


 
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Old Feb 15, 2010 | 01:17 PM
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Damn, now I have to spend more money
 
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Old Feb 15, 2010 | 01:56 PM
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Originally Posted by peddler
I try to stay away from any accessory that is applied with stick'um or double sided tape (chrome buttons).
Huh? This isn't how my chrome switches went in.
 
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Old Feb 15, 2010 | 03:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Blackened
Chrome housings with black switches !!!!


 
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Old Feb 15, 2010 | 04:00 PM
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Originally Posted by stro1965
Huh? This isn't how my chrome switches went in.
Ditto!!!
 
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Old Feb 15, 2010 | 04:04 PM
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My switches are still black, I like the contrast
 
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yup...chrome w/black switches and black Performance Machine XL contour grips....
 
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