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I just received my 3 piece '54 front bumper. I bought it from a seller on EBay that has great feedback. I opened it up and looked at one end first. The inside is not too nice looking. The outside chrome is very nice. I have never seen a re-chromed bumper so I do not know how the inside should look. It has brown areas too. Any help would be appreciated. The seller will send a call tag and refund me. He is an honest seller. Thanks! Alan
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The backside of the bumpers is never done, I use POR 15 steel coating on the back side to protect them.
John
John
1954 Belair Sport Coupe
1960 2 door Impala Hardtop 348/340HP 4spd
1962 2 door Impala Hardtop 409/409 4spd
1962 2 Door Biscayne Sedan 327/250 Auto
1977 Monza Mirage 305 4 Speed
1988 Celebrity Wagon
2018 GMC Sierra 2500 HD Diesel
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Can any old rust etc. on the back ruin the chrome over time?
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No.....
Some rechromers blast the rear surface to remove rust and the old nickle plate.Makes for a better looking job.If you recoat the surface use silver (Pro 15) as thats looks more original.When new the factory covered them with a very light coat of silver paint.
Gene Schneider
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First two parts were ok. The 3rd had rust on the chrome side. back they go.....
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