Since I am a metal specialist I leave nothing to chance. I hammer out out all of my own bumpers and get them up to my standards and this way I get what I want instead of someone elses idea of close enough. After I am satisfied I then send them out to my favorite bumper platers, Keystone in Minnesota. They have a classic parts division and they do an incredible job for the money. I just give them strict instructions, no hammering or any tools on my piece. Just strip, prep and plate. Very, very nice! Beautiful color and not a blemish either. For $409 how can you beat that? Of course starting out with a nice core helps!