AidanT Posted October 8, 2021 Report Share Posted October 8, 2021 Hi Anyone purchased any bumpers from this company? And can comment on the experience and quality? Aidan https://m.facebook.com/groups/2003200486605709/permalink/3048037645455316/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Lindsay Posted October 8, 2021 Report Share Posted October 8, 2021 I can't view that as I'm not on Facebook but I hope the rest of the products are in better condition than that white Mk1 on the log-in page... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AidanT Posted October 8, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 8, 2021 Hi This is their website www.bumperautomobile.com Aidan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrishawley Posted October 8, 2021 Report Share Posted October 8, 2021 I can't give direct experience but I can advise the utmost caution. The website provides insufficient info to validate that the company even exists (no address, no landline, no trading number) although having said that it's pretty obvious it's VIetnam as that's were the stainless bumpers have been coming from for the last 15 years or so. If I were going to buy a replica SS bumper I'd do it through a UK seller (e.g. Rimmers do some) because then if it's a pile of junk there is some comeback. I've had experience of VW camper and Mini replica bumpers and the results have been varied. Some have been reasonable and given an ok fitted result; Others have been so bad as to just be a joke - wouldn't fit the vehicle at all. Enough reason to make me circumspect about all claims in this area. And forget the hype about polished stainless being 'like chrome'. Sure, polished SS can carry a pleasing finish but it's always yellow/dull compared to chrome which is blue/bright. (Stainless is stainless because the surface oxidises readily not because is doesn't). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Lindsay Posted October 8, 2021 Report Share Posted October 8, 2021 Many years ago, in the early 1990s, I bought a 'new' front bumper for a Spitfire 1500 and was admiring it when a friend pointed out that you couldn't see your reflection in it. He was right, especially when compared to an original chromed version. Looks fine from a distance but doesn't pass the 'close-in' inspection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted October 8, 2021 Report Share Posted October 8, 2021 its a lot cheaper to have the orig powder coated results can be amazing and far less £££s Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AidanT Posted October 8, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 8, 2021 41 minutes ago, Pete Lewis said: its a lot cheaper to have the orig powder coated results can be amazing and far less £££s Pete Hi Pete Powder coat? As in painted??? I'd like to re chrome but prices are crazy. I'd even prep them myself but can't find a company which would just dip them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted October 8, 2021 Report Share Posted October 8, 2021 there was a post on here a while back about chrome look powder coating ( as in baked plastic film coating ) not done a search but the idea seems to give excellent results there is this stuff a bit more diy able https://www.plastikote.com/products/Specialty/Bumper-Chrome-Paint.html pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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DVD3500 Posted October 11, 2021 Report Share Posted October 11, 2021 I have looked and looked and looked but I cannot find anyone who has used the paint or the above method and given any long term results for it. Anyone know if they last more than y ear or two?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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