The previous owner of my '68/9 145 had both his bumpers gloss-painted a sort of silver-grey and had the rubber insert removed (not my cup of tea I'm afraid). I swapped rear for an unmodified one from my donor car recently, and used some tyre-wall black on the rubber (dunno make - a friend let me have some) and it looks presentable (as Kay says, I can live with scratches - it will never be a concours car: if it was I'd be afraid to use it). To carefully get the small marks and beginnings of corrosion off I gently wiped it with 1200 grit wet and dry paper (wet of course) which brings out the shine. I have the front one to swap some time, so is for now wearing both types.
My '69 164 has the same problem but after all, the car is 50 years old now so once the new rear wheel arch is fitted will live with it. Its the driving experience I like, not so much the wrapping......
Paul
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