I have been contemplating going all black with the chrome components on my truck for quite some time. Coincidentally I came across a forum members posting and he has a truck identical to mine, model, color etc. Sorry, I do not recall his screen name. I did a quick search just now for any posts he has made but did not locate any right away. He used a DIY Bedliner type material on his chrome. Looked really nice. I was impressed with how good it looked.
It gave me an exact picture of what mine will look like if I decide to do it. I was thinking that if I did not want to do it myself that I could have "Bullet Liner' or "Linex" do it.
Might be something for you to consider.
The forum member I am speaking of does quite a bit of overlanding, has an ARE topper and he shows a photo of his truck in his signature line. ( I think that's what you call it }
I am sure I will come across one of his posts sooner or later, and can add his Info to this thread.
His truck is Delmonico Red.