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how much does it cost to paint?

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Old 01-23-2005, 10:21 PM
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how much does it cost to paint?

In SF Bayarea: how much does the reasonable cost to paint front bumper, 2 side skirts, and rear bumper? anyone can give me $$$ figures so that i won't be overcharged?
Old 01-23-2005, 10:59 PM
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Your numbers are going to follow quality.... Sounds like a few calls to some local paint shops is in order.
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get 1 bid from dealer (high bid) & 2 others from reputable shops. Thats the only fair way, after all the amount of prep work also figures into the price.
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Sounds like you are doing a kit, expect to pay $1700-2000 for paint and install. There is always someone that will do it for cheaper but you get what you pay for.
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i'm in the process of doing the body kit as well. I live in the Bay Area also and i have called EMC Collision in Fremont and they said about 1200-1500 depend on the condition of the the kit. How much prep work the have to put into it. you could check out their web site if you want.
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mbfan67: i made few calls today, some say can do for $1500, some say can do for < $1000? i will do some visits to their bodyshops. it's for 1 front bumper, 1 rear bumper, and 2 side skirts.
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Be very careful with whom you deal with. There are lots of clips that can be easily broken off if the person removing the bumper doesnt know how to.
I have seen some horrible kit installs, prep is the key to a quality job.
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go to International Autobody in San Bruno........they do great work at a fair price.......i'm guessing for those parts, maybe from $1000-1500.......

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