2006 GMC Yukon xl SLT flex front bumper

[Woodblocker55]

Working on deer hit to get OEM steel chrome bumper .. First one auto body put on was cloudy wavy chrome . So they ordered another one chrome looks like it has orange peel in it and came in a GM looking box . But said flex-N-gate on sticker right on bumper with right OEM number . Does flex -N-gate in Indiana make GM OEM bumpers ? Or are they just passing out aftermarket bumpers saying there OEM ? Please advise .

 

[swathdiver]

You could try looking at ones on Ebay to see if that is true.

 

[Woodblocker55]

Called flex n gate in Indiana they said no they don't make bumpers but they sell OEM bumpers ..lol GM dealer said they never seen any flex n gate stickers on there bumpers that they ordered.
Here is a picture of the orange peal style chrome on second one they got there was dent also . It's on both ends of bumper where you see bumper on side in front of wheel steel bumper ..

 

[Woodblocker55]

This after deer impact and this is the original bumper for sure OEM chromes so clear you make out the cement cracks in front of my garage .
Any other advise on what to look for OEM VS aftermarket. I Understand that it's not going to be perfect but it shouldn't be all orange peel chrome on the whole end either .

 

[Woodblocker55]

Maybe orange peel chrome is the new chrome of the day 2023.. Sure looks like aftermarket junk to me . My expectations might be too high..
I do notice on alot new cars plastic is the new look .