99 QX4 -- Front bumper paint

[KoukiS14]

When I bought my QX, those little black plastic boobies on the front bumper were smashed in and cracked. I figured I'd buy a new bumper cover, so I did.It's sitting in a bedroom at home, and it's currently holding a few pairs of my underwear, a t shirt, and a towel. I think it's time to install it.

My question is, I've noticed that many people paint the entire thing, boobs and all. I personally think that'd look hideous on anything but a black QX4. If I took this to Infiniti, do they have a mask they can slap down on top of it for painting, or should I take the time to mask the entire inner portion myself, and then take it to some other place to paint it?

[fueler]

I doubt Infiniti has anythign special... they probably mask it (if they have a body shop in-house) The Infiniti dealership by my house outsources all their paint work to a local body shop.... Yeah don't paint the grill and boobies.... Looks better black plastic...

[KoukiS14]

Sweeeeeeet. . good info, thanks sir. I'll mask it myself and take it to the local Honda dealer (they have the best paint shop in town)

black boobs > *

[pathfinder_se_black]

i went to the nissan dealership and they wanted an estimated atleast 500 dollars to get my hood and bumper repainted.

[KoukiS14]

i went to the nissan dealership and they wanted an estimated atleast 500 dollars to get my hood and bumper repainted.

About right I think. . I was quoted about 430 for the hood and bumper of my 240sx. That included labor though. . .

I'm fairly certain I can get my front bumper painted for a lot less since it's not attached :o

[pathfinder_se_black]

i tried to get touch up paint for the different color bumper and they dont even have it at nissan lol, im thinking about painting my fender flares and bumpers pewter, now they do have that.