approx how much to get front bumper repainted on a gs?
05-21-08, 09:11 PM
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hmmm, not sure. Maybe check the inside of your door panel for the paint code, or go to the dealer and act like you want to order some touch up paint, grab that code and act like your forgot your wallet in the car and bounce!
umm yeah I never did that......
umm yeah I never did that......
05-21-08, 10:06 PM
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got my front bumper and hood done due to rock chips, bumper scrapes, and hood dings for 450; and the paint matches and shines absolutely perfect. the paintshop also hooks u up with clear bra if you ask
the place is located in OC socal
the place is located in OC socal
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05-21-08, 11:09 PM
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well forget the $375 dealer quote.. i stopped by there after work.. and i guess their paint guy didn't want to put in the time and effort to smooth out all the rock chips on the bumper.. he told me i'd be better off going to an auto body shop.. wtf? that's business lost for them i guess
05-21-08, 11:17 PM
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if your in NORCAL( Bay area ) Let me know.
I had my guy paint my hood, roof spoiler, trunk spoiler, fender for $150!!
He painted my sideskirts for $80bucks.
He does the whole process. He just hooks me up. It'll look as professional as any other shop.
He does all bodywork/paintwork for dealerships in the local area.
I had my guy paint my hood, roof spoiler, trunk spoiler, fender for $150!!
He painted my sideskirts for $80bucks.
He does the whole process. He just hooks me up. It'll look as professional as any other shop.
He does all bodywork/paintwork for dealerships in the local area.
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05-21-08, 11:19 PM
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if your in NORCAL( Bay area ) Let me know.
I had my guy paint my hood, roof spoiler, trunk spoiler, fender for $150!!
He painted my sideskirts for $80bucks.
He does the whole process. He just hooks me up. It'll look as professional as any other shop.
He does all bodywork/paintwork for dealerships in the local area.
I had my guy paint my hood, roof spoiler, trunk spoiler, fender for $150!!
He painted my sideskirts for $80bucks.
He does the whole process. He just hooks me up. It'll look as professional as any other shop.
He does all bodywork/paintwork for dealerships in the local area.
i'm taking a couple hours off on friday to go look for a body shop
05-23-08, 04:41 PM
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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.
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.
for a brand new bumper + paint + labor = $1023
hell naw.. way too much!
earl scheib estimated it at around $420 total.. i might just bring it there.. after the three day weekend
05-27-08, 04:12 PM
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i've heard horror stories about earl scheib man.. i dunno if i want to bring my car there =/
gotta find another spot.. those bumps and bruises on the bumper are irking me.. i feel conscious while i'm driving
gotta find another spot.. those bumps and bruises on the bumper are irking me.. i feel conscious while i'm driving
