Hi Doug. Of course, I did not have a stock new MB bumper at hand to compare. I also didn't weigh mine before installation, but I did check metal thickness at several points with a caliper & the measurements were identical to the old one which I believe is original. The new one fit perfectly. The back was unpainted (chrome) & I spray painted it with 2 coats of Krylon almond spray paint which is virtually identical to the correct MB paint I understand. The center piece is stainless as is my original. There was a tiny chrome scuff that almost takes a magnifying glass to see at the outside curve on the DS over an area about 1 cm square, very superficial. You can't see it unless you know it's there & get really close. Other than that, the chrome is near perfect & remains so over a year later. Bottom line: I'm very pleased. On another matter, we will all miss you & Richard Madison at Johio's later this month. Regards, -JP-
