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Subject:Re: wanted: good used chrome rear bumper... yes, i am actually serious :)
From:Tom Buese
Date:Tue, 16 Mar 2010 17:06:43 -0600

On Mar 16, 2010, at 4:46 PM, JordanVw@AOL.COM wrote:
> ....................
> and fyi - the OEM german ones have the holes forthe trim strip
> already in
> them, and the metal is a lot thicker than the aftermarket ones..and
> the
> chrome  doesn't fail either..  OEM only!..please no aftermarket ones.
>
> let me know!

FWIW, my rechromed Denmark version had the holes in it for the trim
strip & I reused my og strip.  The gauge was the same or real close,
but I didn't get my micronomer out & check.  I think there is a
definite difference in the cheaper Italian bumpers & the Danish ones?

YMMV,

Mr. BZ-German, Danish, Italian, they're all European?