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Date:         Fri, 14 Jul 2006 13:55:20 -0400
Reply-To:     ------------- <VW4X4@VERIZON.NET>
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From:         ------------- <VW4X4@VERIZON.NET>
Subject:      Re: in need of new chrome bumpers
Comments: To: Brian Workman <wkdrvanagon@SBCGLOBAL.NET>
In-Reply-To:  <20060714163740.48155.qmail@web82408.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
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Beleive it or not your best bet is to pound out the factory original. With careful workmanship, you can get it perfect, but the wrong hit in the wrong way and you can damage the chrome beyond repair. I've done several, and they are almost perfect, everytime.

Brian Workman wrote:

>I just purchased a new 86 westy weekender....it is my first vanagon. It has some pretty banged up chrome bumpers. I have been looking around at the aftermarket ones which seem reasonable (although I am unfortunately no-where close to the vendors so I will have to get them shipped). Just curious if these aftermaket are decent quality and if one is any better than the others. I want something that is going to last. Seems like the difference between these and custom tube or other bumpers is big time $$$. > > > >


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