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approx how much to get front bumper repainted on a gs?

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Old 05-21-08, 08:29 AM
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Default approx how much to get front bumper repainted on a gs?

got a few rock chips from years of freeway driving.. running over bump stops.. then today i hit a freakin' empty bucket on the freeway.. and it did some noticeable damage on the bottom right side.. it looks ugly
Old 05-21-08, 08:38 AM
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Normally around $400-500 an a average, for a quality job
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Plus you have to add $85.00 for a new chrome strip
Old 05-21-08, 09:08 AM
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I had mine done last week. I paid $516.79 but, this included them sanding the entire bumper smooth, filling in any inconsistencies and filling the (2) factory holes where the license plate use to mount. If I'd have left the holes for the license plate, it would have cost me $320. This was done at Lexus.
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Originally Posted by RI-Lex
Normally around $400-500 an a average, for a quality job
and my quote was from a reputable shop; incl filling in the front plate holes
Old 05-21-08, 10:33 AM
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A local shop quoted me $200-$300 dollars. They sand, prime, paint, clear, and then wet sand and buff it.
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lexus of concord quoted me at $375.. i'm bringing it in later today.. hopefully i won't have to pay a dime higher
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Are all these quotes you guys are giving just the front bumper? No fenders or hood? Cause wouldnt they have to blend it all or no?
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i think mine was like 400-500 also w/o filling the holes.
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Originally Posted by JMgs300
Are all these quotes you guys are giving just the front bumper? No fenders or hood? Cause wouldnt they have to blend it all or no?
the $375 quote the dealer gave is just for the bumper..
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I pay 300 yearly for each bumper in NY i park on the street and they have nomercy its like people feel they havent parked unless they hit the car in the space in front or behind them
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If you take off the bumper and bring it into the shop for them to paint, it will be cheaper, since there they wont have to charge for labor taking the bumper off and putting it back on, which is a pain in the butt.
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Damn, lol thats hella money for some of those quality job quotes posted above.

For cheap guys like myself I take my bumper off myself and let Earl Scheib have at it for $80 and thats using Diamond White Pearl (051)

Chances are it probably wont match exactly and look like crap after a few years, but if it does turn out and last a few years I'd be very happy.
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3 to 4 bills approx.
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Originally Posted by JMgs300
Are all these quotes you guys are giving just the front bumper? No fenders or hood? Cause wouldnt they have to blend it all or no?
front bumper only. paint to match.


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