Thinking abt repainting the front bumper.

[hamZa_87]

Hi everyone, I have few small rock chips on my front bumper . Thinking abt getting my front bumper repainted. Any good places around VA or MD? Not trying to spend too much on it.

Thanks

[2mhighside]

It shouldnt cost much to have repainted. If you have any kind of mechanical ability you should be able to take the bumper off yourself. It is only held on with a bunch of clips and a few screws underneath. prep and paint shouldnt cost more than a few hundy. Good luck

[hamZa_87]

thanks bro.ill see if i can do it myself. just wondering if you have any idea how much the paint will cost?

[tollboothwilley]

Getting mine done. $50 to match the paint and about $200 to paint is what i was quoted. Iasked him to( i have an 03 without aero) pain the skirt under the bumper for me as well and he is doing that too...

[hamZa_87]

can you please give me more info? who exactly is doing your paint? I am in VA. Don't know anyone who can do it for me .

[tollboothwilley]

Well, I live in Utah...so you aren't going to be driving out here most likely to use my body shop man. But my guy is the best around at matching paint color.

I'd call around a few shops, talk to some mechanics and see who they recommend to find out prices and reliability.

I know this guy and I know he will treat me fair.

[tollboothwilley]

depending on how bad your rock chips are though...you might want to consider using some touch up paint. EverythingG35.com has a touch up paint PEN that is felt tip for like $12. Its like using a marker and does a really good job. It just depends really on how many chips you have and if its worth it to you though.

[adren77]

If you have any chips on your hood and fenders, you should try to get a good deal and get it all done at the same time. Usually the high cost of a paint jobs is due to the fact that they have to mix a certain amount of paint to match the color. After that's done, there is more than enough paint than required for a simple bumper job. They can use the remainder to paint your hood, and you only get charged for labor, which is a fraction of the cost.

[hamZa_87]

If you have any chips on your hood and fenders, you should try to get a good deal and get it all done at the same time. Usually the high cost of a paint jobs is due to the fact that they have to mix a certain amount of paint to match the color. After that's done, there is more than enough paint than required for a simple bumper job. They can use the remainder to paint your hood, and you only get charged for labor, which is a fraction of the cost.

thanks for the info. now i just have to look around for a good body shop.

[dmpball]

If you pull the buper off yourself...your probably going to be looking at about $300 if you find a decent body shop. It cost me 200 to repaint my stillen front air dam after a lovely run-in with a groundhog that decided he would like to take a look at the underside of my G

[Sentientbydesign]

I had the bumper on my I30 replaced a few years back.

I supplied a new bumper and the impact foam and the body shop painted it, installed it and repaired a light mount for $250.

Earl Sheib recently quoted me $300 to match up a replacement door on my I30 as well including repainting the fender to match.

I can't see your G costing more than $300. Especially if you're ok with a 4-5 coat job and plan on keeping the same color.

I don't trust Earl Sheib btw.

[chad1200]

i had my dealership repaint my front bumper. they did it for free. i'd be a little concerned about taking it somewhere else because of the paint matching issue. call your dealership, as well as body shops for pricing.

[dmpball]

i had my dealership repaint my front bumper. they did it for free. i'd be a little concerned about taking it somewhere else because of the paint matching issue. call your dealership, as well as body shops for pricing.

dont worry about paint matching...the paint color code is stamped on a metal plate under the hood. dont quote me on this, but i think the stamp is near the battery cover (its to damn cold outside to check), but i am sure that it is posted on the car, and the body shop will know where to find it

[chad1200]

paint matching could be an issue.... but not not likely. i just posted it because....a: i needed itb: they did it for free

it wouldn't hurt to call, though.

.... and ***** a little! you never know what you can get for free from a dealership.

[joe603]

Do it!! I had mine done when I had a scratch fixed in my door. The paint will not chip as easily as the OEM coat.