I tried this over in the appearance section, but haven't gotten any help. I figured since I haven't ever shown the truck off, I should give you some before and after pics so that you can see the direction the truck is going.
Before:


Then:
2 inch Hellbent Steel leveling kit
Sportsmans Camo seatcovers
Weathertech Floormats
285-70/17 Hankook MTs
Blacked out badges and emblems with Patriot Decal inlays and emblems
Hella Headlights with chrome turn signals
Brush Guard
Blacked out steps
Tinted back windows to match privacy glass

Now:





Now for the question/favor:
I hate the chrome bumpers. I have the possibility of trading for some xl bumpers since I can't afford PTM replacements. I recently found a local shop that would powdercoat them black for me for $200. Eventually I am going to black the current wheels, or just get a set of black wheels. Is it possible for one of you guys to Photoshop on the XL bumpers, and the black bumpers. If you want to black the wheels, too, that works, but it isn't necessary. And I know it is asking a lot, but could you do both sets of bumpers with and without the grill guard? I would really appreciate it, because I can't make up my mind what will look better between the bumpers. I know the cell phone pics aren't the best, but my mom is out of town with the camera. Thanks to gr8hunter for the advise and help, and all you guys with the ideas that I have read about. Hope you like it!

 

First off nice truck! She's come a long way and looks great (big fan of blackout trucks if you can't tell). I'm about to hit the sack but if no one does this for you tonight I'll photoshop it tomorrow. Trust me, though, with the direction you're going (blacked out) it will look 10x better with black bumpers and wheels. Also please paint that exhaust tip with some high-heat barbecue paint!

IMO you should something similar to what jlstang351 did with his wheels. They look awesome. He's got one of my favorite trucks on here. Hope he doesn't mind me posting his pics...

 

very nice

 

After the bumpers, I think the exhaust is next, so I'm not that worried about it right now. I have thought about trying to do just the darker grey part of the wheels black, but I'm not sure if that would look ok. O well, thanks for the complements. I love the blackout trucks, just trying to find out the right balance of it on the truck. Figuring out if the xl bumpers would look better with the black wheels than the black bumpers. Thanks in advance.

 

I would suggest that you don't rush into anything. Save up and have the PTM bumpers applied to your truck. Your color choice will look awesome on your bumpers.

 

Part of the reason that I am looking at powdercoat or the XL bumpers is that they should be more durable than the PTM, as well as the price. I hunt and fish more than most people would dream about and beat the snot out of the front bumper especially on brush and stuff gettting to the water to put in boats and duck decoys and all. Figured those two options would last longer and not need the constant cleaning due to the abuse. If I powdercoat, I may not even need the brush guard. We'll see. Also, later down the road if I wanted to do PTM bumpers, I could always add them at a later date.

 

ummm my friend umm wants to know what PTM means, Ive seen it errr hes seen it on many posts but dont know whatit means

 

It means Paint to Match. As in painted to match the color of the vehicle.

 

Looks good. now you need an exhaust.

 

Looks really good