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Old Oct 25, 2010 | 09:19 AM
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Default Duraflex VS. Fiberglass

I am buying a front bumper cover for my '96 A4 and was wondering if anyone can tell me which material is better and why. Thanks in advance.
 
Old Oct 25, 2010 | 10:17 AM
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As I understand it...

Duraflex is just fancy fiberglass, a combination of fiber, plastic and flexible resin. IMHO if I were buying a bumper cover and had the choice, I would choose the Duraflex as it is designed to be a more resilient material. The fiberglass is nice, but its relatively averse to impact and flex.
 
Old Oct 25, 2010 | 11:59 AM
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ya same here, i heard that duraflex is more flexible and harder the crack.
 
Old Oct 25, 2010 | 06:38 PM
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^ They pretty much said it.

Go for ABS plastic.
 
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