great looking front end protection...

[BassTow]

Below is a copy/paste from 3/14 with pricing info and a couple of questions that I'd like some feed back on PLEASE (Squid, gftitan04, blwedge09, and others not here to slam...)

"Right now the OIW "Real Deal" center grille guard can be had for $370 + shipping in either a semi-flat black or textured metallic painted finish. Painted to match vehicle color will add some cost since automotive finishes aren't cheap, but OIW says they will do it. They are working on a website, but until then I'm trying to help out.

OIW does seem receptive to some final headlight wrap tweaks to the full version of "Real Deal". Question; Is it really necessary for the headlight extensions to wrap around the side of the vehicle? For users that might get some impact from limbs, etc... only the leading edge and corner of the head/turn lamp assembly seems to need the protection. Much like the one version modified above where a vertical member was added at the corner turn. Would shortening the wrap to extend slightly around the corner and barely outside the width of the vehicle turn people off, or actually make it a little more conservative to turn folks on (I'm referring to buying decisions, not something else to get this thread off track). Please feedback guys!!!

Also, PM me for OIW contact info if I can't answer or address your questions.

Thanks,
BassTow"

That is a killer price from OIW for the center grille guard! Agree? Please give me something on the head light wrap questions/proposal. I can't keep OIW hanging much longer.

I discovered something cool this weekend while washing my truck that my telescoping wash brush head fits between the guard and the body all the way around the guard. I called OIW yesterday and they said that the clearance was determined to allow maximum deflection and spring-back of the head light wraps without contacting and damaging the body during smaller impacts. Makes sense because as an impact force becomes greater and greater you would surpass the yield strength of the member and start deforming more and having less and less spring-back. Anyway, I thought it worked out great that the brush I use fit and it doesn't slow me down while washing the titan. Has anyone else had problems with other guards having to hand clean in the tight spots around their grille or front end guard? I'll try to post some pics later.

Thanks,
BassTow