Stainless Bumpers
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Joined: Apr 2002
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From: Littleton, New Hampshire
I put a stainless one on the back and a chrome one on the front (bought them at two different times). After five years they both looked new. The chrome is just a little brighter looking if you set them side by side. Alone, the average person would not tell the difference. Either is definitely better than black...
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Joined: Jun 2011
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From: Shelton Nebraska
I like shiny! We put stainless on my 56. There were no holes for the license plate so we used double sided molding tape to avoid having to drill them.
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Joined: Oct 2008
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From: Prescott, AZ
I do not know the grade of SS on bumpers. If it is 304, then it will have 18% chromium. I used SS on my bed strips and was able to achieve a decent shine. If you want high luster, then chrome is best.
SS is more durable but will require buffing if exposed to the elements. Chrome plating is dependent upon the plating process. It can flake and pit if the substrate is not properly plated.
SS is more durable but will require buffing if exposed to the elements. Chrome plating is dependent upon the plating process. It can flake and pit if the substrate is not properly plated.
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From: Deerbrook, WI
Absolutely. I had the crack on the right side repaired. Now the bumpers just need fresh paint. Stainless has its place to be sure, but for some trucks, it just wouldn't be right. Black has its place too. LOL.
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Joined: Nov 2011
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From: Northville, MI
I bought a polished SS bumper from Dennis Carpenter and am disappointed in the quality. It looks like the stamping dies have not been maintained and there are ripples, highly polished ripples but obvious ripples none the less, on the top rear edge where the bumper curves around on each side between the frame mounts and the bumper ends. I was going to send it back but unfortunately I damaged it before I could do that.
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