On Mar 16, 2010, at 10:33 AM, BenT Syncro wrote:

> On Tue, Mar 16, 2010 at 9:17 AM, Tom Buese <tombuese@comcast.net>
> wrote:
> OEveedub has a great variety-the OEM ones at $719 are sold out, but I
> did get the $390 Denmark version that has been rechromed in the US, &
> I am satisfied w/ it.
>
> http://www.oeveedub.com/vw/vanagon-bumpers/95-57-95-2.html
>
> YMMV,
>
> Mr. BZ
>
>
> You've just answered part of the question I was about to ask Ken.
> What would it cost to get the aftermarket bumper rechromed when they
> are still new?

I looked into having it done, & it was about or more than the $390 I
paid OEVeedub- shipping can be an issue tho as the blade weighs 76# +-
& I think it was $40-50 to get it from Colorado to Utah.

YMMV,

Mr. BZ
>
> Same time ago, Overland was offering an aftermarket bumper which was
> of thicker gauge than the factory chrome/black bumpers. They only
> offered it in a Hammerite finish. I have not seen them for some time
> though. At one point, I thought they were perfect candidates for
> rechroming.
>
> Third thought: Has anyone thought about rhaving the SA steel wrap-
> around bumpers chromed? It might be an interesting retro look.
>
>
> --
> BenT