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Need help choosing between this I have a 09 Sierra 5.3L Extended Cab Texas Edition that has lots of Chrome, I would like to go with Chrome Nerf Bars, but I do like the durability of Stainless Steel. Isn't there one of these bars that is Chromed over 304 Stainless Steel?

dlstewart01 Senior Enthusiast

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I have the platinum series on my 05. They are chromed stainless steel and have a life time warranty. In my experience the chromed steel bars will only last the length of the warranty and rust out. usually from the inside. I have had this happen.

Stex Senior Enthusiast

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I tried to order some chrome over stainless round Westins last summer and was told they do not make such anymore. Tried to find other makes but could not...have not checked recently. I hear the plain stainless dull and require buffing. Maybe High Plains can comment on such?

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I have black Westin Platinum Series. I had a problem with my first set peeling, but one phone call and I got a replacement set in a couple of days. Westin makes a good product and has great customer service.

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www.autoanything.com has the Westin Platinum Series nerf bars for a 2009 GMC ext cab truck for $427.95 less a 10% discount and FREE shipping which would be $385.16. Chrome-plated 304 stainless steel with a lifetime warranty. Says they can ship Monday or Tuesday. Westin part no. 26-1680.

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If you live in the salt belt I would suggest you go with 304 high polished steps without a chrome coating, as the salt will cause the chrome to pit over time. Well Westin does offer a lifetime warranty, having to change them because the chrome is pitting is a pain. Have a look at Steelcraft http://www.steelcraftautomotive.com/ as they do premium polished steps with stainless brackets and hardware. If your going to go stainless, you might as well go all the way.

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I have black Westin Platinum Series. I had a problem with my first set peeling, but one phone call and I got a replacement set in a couple of days. Westin makes a good product and has great customer service.

 

 

I wish I had the same luck as you!!! I have been waiting almost a year for my replacement bars from 4 Wheel Parts

 

These are what mine looked like on all 4 corners after having them on for 5 months

 

 

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RyanbabZ71 Senior Enthusiast

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I have black Westin Platinum Series. I had a problem with my first set peeling, but one phone call and I got a replacement set in a couple of days. Westin makes a good product and has great customer service.

 

I agree I dealt directly with Westin on the set I had for my 2000 and their customer service was very good. I emailed them photos and the info and got an immediate response. They had the 3 yr warranty (cheaper ones) and after 2 yrs were rusting pretty bad. They sent me a brand new set out. I ended up buying their black aluminum bars that are open. The rounded bars in the front and back collected snow and debris pretty bad.

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I have black Westin Platinum Series. I had a problem with my first set peeling, but one phone call and I got a replacement set in a couple of days. Westin makes a good product and has great customer service.

 

 

I wish I had the same luck as you!!! I have been waiting almost a year for my replacement bars from 4 Wheel Parts

 

These are what mine looked like on all 4 corners after having them on for 5 months

 

 

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ack, I hope my don't turn out this way; only my grandparents live on a gravel road. This payday, I will call autoanything and see if they have the Westin's Chrome over Stainless Steel....

 

 

Here is a link to pictures of my truck, so yall can get a better idea of how it looks.

 

http://s251.photobucket.com/albums/gg303/0...exas%20Edition/

HapHazard Enthusiast

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I have the Westin signature series I believe. The shop owner selling (and ordering) them told me that platinum series wasn't necessary in CA climate conditions, which may be true as well for you in Texas.

LAGA Enthusiast

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I have black Westin Platinum Series. I had a problem with my first set peeling, but one phone call and I got a replacement set in a couple of days. Westin makes a good product and has great customer service.

 

 

I wish I had the same luck as you!!! I have been waiting almost a year for my replacement bars from 4 Wheel Parts

 

These are what mine looked like on all 4 corners after having them on for 5 months

 

 

post-62616-1262472630_thumb.jpg

 

 

ack, I hope my don't turn out this way; only my grandparents live on a gravel road. This payday, I will call autoanything and see if they have the Westin's Chrome over Stainless Steel....

 

 

Here is a link to pictures of my truck, so yall can get a better idea of how it looks.

 

http://s251.photobucket.com/albums/gg303/0...exas%20Edition/

 

Mine were not that bad. I had purchased mine from Amazon.com and the replacement was really smooth.

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Does anyone have any experience with Steelcraft Stainless Steel 3" Nerf bars with the Stainless Steel Brackets? because I can get a new complete set for just under $200

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