Check local bumper repair shop
They can fix or replicate the original bumper

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On Mar 16, 2010, at 9:41 AM, Tom Buese <tombuese@COMCAST.NET> wrote:

> 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