[TR] TR6 Repro Bumper - Quality??

[Bob Labuz]

Dennis,

I have seen SS versions of the early bumpers on Ebay from time to time. 
But only full sets of rear + front. They are going for about 1K. I have 
know knowledge of quality.

I had both my complete 3 piece rear and front bumpers (4 pieces) re 
chromed at a local plater for about 900 bucks 5 years ago. They even 
removed a small dent from the center rear bumper. Chrome is still as 
delivered.

The bumpers did not have any rust or pitting. They were just a bit on 
the green side, (nickel showing). That is why I chose to have them re 
chromed. You might want to check with some chrome shops that do 
motorcycles. They may be able to help you even though they may use out 
of state resources.

Bob

  On 08/27/2012 10:03 AM, D&B Lambert wrote:
> Hello,
> Can anyone comment from an experience standpoint on the quality of the repro
> bumpers for an early TR6?  I've heard things from "don't bother, they're
> made from tin foil" to "not as good as original but it's ok".  I'm
> interested specifically about the rear bumper center section for my '71 TR6.
> Does anyone have one on their car at this time?  Has it been ok?  Any
> vendors better than the others?  I'd much rather have the original
> straightened and re-chromed, but here in SoCal the price of chrome work has
> gone astronomical.
> Thanks, Dennis
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