Repainting the Hood and Front bumper
09-06-2005, 05:04 AM
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Repainting the Hood and Front bumper
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Throughout the last 2+ years the front of the truck has developed number of paint chips on the hood and front bumper. I decided to take care of it and repaint the hood and the bumper, also I bought a set of flairs need to be painted. I live in central Jersey around Freehold area; I’m looking for a body shop can do the work near by. If any one knew of a body shop in the area and had a good experience with please let me.
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Aiman
Throughout the last 2+ years the front of the truck has developed number of paint chips on the hood and front bumper. I decided to take care of it and repaint the hood and the bumper, also I bought a set of flairs need to be painted. I live in central Jersey around Freehold area; I’m looking for a body shop can do the work near by. If any one knew of a body shop in the area and had a good experience with please let me.
Thanks for your help
Aiman
09-09-2005, 10:50 AM
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I would get my stuff painted at JMK BMW, why? Because I know the manager who's in charge of thier body shop and they do fantastic work for a reasonable price. Give him a call, tell him ViKTORiOUS from E46Fanatics.com sent you.
P.S. Where did you order your fender flares and how much did you get them for?
P.S. Where did you order your fender flares and how much did you get them for?
09-09-2005, 02:38 PM
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Can you send me there Tel #? Are they located near Central Jersey or in NY?
I got them of EBay for $267. They are the pre 2002 MY, I took a chance on them figuring if they did not fit I will offer them for sale for what I paid for. But they fit perfectly, on my 2002 ML. I need to by the extensions form the dealer for about $100.
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I got them of EBay for $267. They are the pre 2002 MY, I took a chance on them figuring if they did not fit I will offer them for sale for what I paid for. But they fit perfectly, on my 2002 ML. I need to by the extensions form the dealer for about $100.
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09-10-2005, 09:43 AM
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No they are not neccesary, they just complet the look, but the flares look good without. I do not have a photo of the extensions. But I'll look around
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09-11-2005, 12:55 PM
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Sweet, let me know how they look, any way you can post pics of the primered flares on your 2002 ML to show me how they look??? Without the extensions? Thanks!!
09-11-2005, 08:58 PM
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Originally Posted by aeltohamy
Hi
Throughout the last 2+ years the front of the truck has developed number of paint chips on the hood and front bumper. I decided to take care of it and repaint the hood and the bumper, also I bought a set of flairs need to be painted. I live in central Jersey around Freehold area; I’m looking for a body shop can do the work near by. If any one knew of a body shop in the area and had a good experience with please let me.
Thanks for your help
Aiman
Throughout the last 2+ years the front of the truck has developed number of paint chips on the hood and front bumper. I decided to take care of it and repaint the hood and the bumper, also I bought a set of flairs need to be painted. I live in central Jersey around Freehold area; I’m looking for a body shop can do the work near by. If any one knew of a body shop in the area and had a good experience with please let me.
Thanks for your help
Aiman
After you get it painted, I'd recommend a bug deflector, at the very least. Yes, it looks ugly, but if you want better, get the clear bra. I had the 3M clear bra installed on my black ML after I bought it and it really helps. Earlier, I had a bugflector on my 02 320 - never really liked it but when I switched to a 05 500, I forked up the $$$$ to have the clear bra put on and I don't regret it one bit. To think that you have to repaint the front end of your truck pains me. However, I know what you mean becasue the front end of my 01 E430 looks very "used". I never had the bra on that one, and what a mistake. Anyway, food for thought.
