I have done the rubber on my truck yet so I can not speak to that. But I look for a good quality original before I go for a Repop. Just my opinion, if you are not going to get OEM new quality for the price I would rather have a VERY GOOD Original. If you watch ebay and put the word out you can find some good deals on used grills. I bought mine by accident, thinking that a grill in this good of shape will NEVER go for this little money. Boy was I surprised, but only half as much as my wife!