1954-67 VW Beetle Bumper – Rear – Blade Style – Triple Chrome

Description

The blade style bumper is triple chrome plated for good looks and a durable finish that will last years if kept clean and waxed occasionally. The bumper fits the rear of 1954 through 1967 Beetles.

Please Note: Due to limited supply inventory variances occur occasionally. This bumper may come with 2 or 3 mounting holes depending on the availability and manufacturer. The third hole can be covered with a standard mounting bolt & nut if you are not planning on installing Bumper-Guards PN#3173.

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Triple Chromed vs. Single Chromed

Which bumper is right for you?Triple Chromed Bumper
(This Bumper)

• Same metal thickness as single chrome bumpers
• Same stamping and design as single chrome bumpers
• Three layers of nickel plating
• More reflective and shinier than single chrome
• Chrome finish will last for years with occasional maintenance
• Great for quality restorations

Single Chromed Bumper
 

• Same metal thickness as triple chrome bumpers
• Same stamping and design as triple chrome bumpers
• Single layer of nickel plating
• Less bright and reflective as triple chrome
• Expect chrome to pit over time even with maintenance
• Perfect for budget builds, patina, or if you plan to paint or powdercoat the bumper

Chrome Maintenance and What to Expect:

Chrome plating metal is an electro-plating process that is highly regulated due to the chemicals involved.Chrome products made today don’t go through the same preparation & plating procedures they did 60 years ago. Many chemicals contained mercury and cyanide and have been banned for environmental reasons.

• We highly recommend maintaining any chrome on your vehicle by applying a car wax or detailing spray on a regular basis
• Consider coating the backside of your bumper with paint or a rust inhibitor.
• Triple chrome bumpers that are properly maintained and kept in dry, non-salty-air environments will last for years
• If you don’t maintain the chrome and/or your vehicle is exposed to moisture and/or salt, there is a higher chance that you will see rusting and pitting.
• Single chrome bumpers are economically priced and more succeptible to rusting and pitting