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    10/25/2019 3:08 PM  #1

    MS
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    From: Canyon Lake, Texas
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    Received my new NPD rear bumper today

    Surprise!  It has some curvature built in like an original. 

    But there are visible sanding marks under the chrome on the lower half.  Top looks good.  Will report back once I install it to see how the ends fit the car shape.  Too bad about the sanding marks.  I give it a 5 out of ten because of the lower half's chrome.  It does not provide a smooth reflection as it should.   Hopefully that is not noticeable on the car.

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    10/26/2019 11:25 AM  #2

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    Re: Received my new NPD rear bumper today

    Cmmon MS, Ya know ya gotta go to a NPD counter, so ya can cherry pick through the stores stock and then get the best bumper, possible
    NPD guys are great

    Tubo

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    10/26/2019 12:50 PM  #3

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    Re: Received my new NPD rear bumper today

    I have never seen repop chrome bumpers that were quality pieces. most are "flash chromed" , thats why rechroming originals  costs 10 times more than complete aftermarket offerings.
    Proper chroming process involves polishing the bare steel bumper, copper plating, polishing again till flawless, nickle plating and the the final chrome.
     I have repops front and rear and hate them, shoulda kept the originals and got them rechromed.

    Good work ain't cheap, Cheap work ain't good!   Simple Man
     

    10/26/2019 5:34 PM  #4

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    Re: Received my new NPD rear bumper today

    I kept my originals and had them re-chromed. It was about $375 a bumper and $50 for the bumperette’s!! If that a word from a guy local here in Houston. Got a tour of the shop, they deal with some harsh chemicals.

    John  -- 67 Mustang Coupe 390 5 speed
     

    10/26/2019 7:23 PM  #5

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    Re: Received my new NPD rear bumper today

    Bolted to Floor wrote:

    I kept my originals and had them re-chromed. It was about $375 a bumper and $50 for the bumperette’s!! If that a word from a guy local here in Houston. Got a tour of the shop, they deal with some harsh chemicals.

    Thats a bargain, here in Canada the price is 800 plus tx for 68 bumpers.

    Good work ain't cheap, Cheap work ain't good!   Simple Man
     

    10/27/2019 11:52 AM  #6

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    Re: Received my new NPD rear bumper today

    Give NPD a call and discuss it with them.  They are really good about standing behind the stuff they sell.  

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    10/27/2019 12:00 PM  #7

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    Re: Received my new NPD rear bumper today

    Ya Steve, I agree with John, get in touch with NPD. The owner is Rick Schmidt. He's a hands on guy who takes customer service seriously.

    His email is rschmidt@npdlink.com

    Bob. 69 Mach 1, 393W, SMOD Toploader, Armstrong  steering, factory AC.
     

     

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