MkII Front Bumpers and large body panels

[te51levin]

A few people have asked about front bumper skins lately so I'm making this a sticky...hopefully it will answer a few typical questions. Here's the current cost of the bumper cover:
52119-17904 - $224.11 - Cover, front bumper

YES, they are available. There is one part number for all MkIIs. If you have fog lights, you have to cut the bumper skin to accommodate them.

NO, they do not come prepainted. They are sold only in bare paintable plastic.

NO, we do not have a body shop on site and cannot paint the bumper before sending it to you.

YES, these things are expensive to ship. UPS typically charges between $100 and $130 within the continental US.

NO, we cannot ship via US Postal Service. The box is way too big and USPS will not accept it.

YES, we really do want your business, but frankly you might be better off buying a bumper skin locally. It's just not possible to give a big enough discount to cover the cost of shipping.

YES, the same rules apply to other large parts. As an example, I had a request last week for a front hood. Unfortunately, just like with the bumpers, I can't save you enough money on the part to offset the huge cost of shipping - truck freight, in this case. For parts like that it's just better to get the best deal you can from a local dealership.