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Old Oct 19, 2011 | 08:03 PM
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Originally Posted by 100degrees
All that work can def be done for cheaper. Don't know if you already knew, but looks like your r bumper was already repainted once before.
You are right. The bumper i will definitely get it repainted. Coz the previous owner got it repainted with a really bad paint job. U have good eyes, I cant see it in the picture. but in reality, its so obvious, especially under the sun
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Old Oct 19, 2011 | 08:06 PM
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Originally Posted by birador
look or go to another reputable body shop for another estimate
I went to like 4 body shop in this area(OHIO, suckest state i have ever lived). The estimate quotes I got is really high. One got me $1600, another shop got me $1900. and This one $1000
is from my insurance company's shop geico Xpress.
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Old Oct 19, 2011 | 08:26 PM
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Just buy new stuff already painted from Sewell. OEM for probably cheaper then it being repainted!
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Old Oct 19, 2011 | 08:26 PM
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as far as paint matching (especially for white) it wouldnt be 100%, but a good paint shop would be able to match it until you are satisfied.
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Old Nov 1, 2011 | 08:47 AM
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After repainted, I feel the rear bumper is big different, should I go back to them?

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Old Nov 1, 2011 | 09:02 AM
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The bumper color doesn't match perfectly from the factory.A body shop can never match it but maybe can get it close.
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Old Nov 1, 2011 | 09:11 AM
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The paint job they did is worse than my previous one, Dont you think so?
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Old Nov 1, 2011 | 09:17 AM
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base on your description, the price isnt bad in my opinion if the bodyshop can ensure their quality.
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Old Nov 1, 2011 | 09:26 AM
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I'm looking at this on my phone but it looks like a good match to me.
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Old Nov 1, 2011 | 11:07 AM
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I called them today, and want them to redo the painting, but they told me the earliest appointment i can get is next monday. Since Im leaving Ohio this weekend so there is no way I can do that. They decided to give me some refund on the paint job on the rear bumper, I get $231 back which I guess is not very bad.
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Old Nov 1, 2011 | 11:58 AM
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all i read was "damage... quarter panel". so yes. i think it's a pretty decent price, especially since you have other damage as well
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