brendanlim

I have a license plate holder in the front of my car. I hate it. So, I took it off today, and I've got four little holes and a rectangular indention in my bumper from where the license plate holder was. Any idea how I could seal up these holes? They're black holes on my silver GS and my eyes just go directly to them. It's getting annoying. I don't want to put the license plate holder on the front because I think it's tacky.

If I can't seal up these holes how much does a new front bumper usually run for?

Thanks in advance guys!

rominl

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go to a reputable body shop and i think they can do an excellent job for you.

and for new bumper? you'd better talk to steve. but strongly suggest going to a body shop, it will be so much cheaper

itsallgood

You guys in 'Bama don't need a front license plate on your car???

Pearlpower

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New front bumper is around 350.00+150.00 for a good quality paint job. Best bet is to have a body shop do the work. Probably charge around 200.00 total.

rominl

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it's not a matter of whether it's legal. it's illegal here in cali too, but no way i am putting mine on

Hermosa

Wow, that is really, really cheap. I wish they had prices like that in California.

rominl

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i think in south cali, you can get some of the cheapest price out there coz' of all the competition. you are in sacramento, so it's definitely more expensive

Hermosa

Even in Southern Cali that is cheap. How good is their work? What is the name and number of the shop you are talking about?

rominl

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if you want i can get you the name of the shop that couple of my friends go. the owner's name is marco and he is in alhambra / san gabriel area.

i am sure all the guys on this board who live in LA area could give you info too

Pearlpower

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Im currently painting the bumpers myself . Today was finishing and tomorrow is the spraying. Buffing will be a few days later. My GS has the tri coat Pearl that discolors due to the flex agent that the factory added to the poly parts. So I bought an extra rear/front bumper and the front had a few scratches and the holes (4) that you mentioned. Total on the chemicals was $155.00 to do both bumpers and the side panels. Tri coat has an additional step (mid coat) with associated cost. I get a discount on the paint though and of course im providing the labor since I know I will do a better job than most.

What ever you do, NEVER-PLEASE-NEVER take your car to Maaco,One Day, or Earl Shieb. They will destroy your car. Seen it too many times.

The quote above is with the bumper off the car. Sorry. The best way to paint the bumper is off the car. So factor in the labor for R&R of the bumper if the shop wants to do it the right way.Many shops will try to paint it on the car and mask off the headlights and fenders. This will work though removal is always preferable to masking unless some paint on the headlights is ok.