Getting the front bumper repainted....too many rockchips

**chrissurfr** · 07-05-2008 11:39 AM

What is a reasonable price to pay?
Thanks!

**A4Dit** · 07-05-2008 11:41 AM

probably be tree fitty

**PRY4SNO** · 07-05-2008 12:09 PM

You can cut that nearly in half:

Go to a car lot (may take a couple) and ask the used car manager who they contract out to do rock chip repair and when they're due to come in next. They're usually mobile, so that works well for you (to get it done either there or at your home). Ask the person when they come in (or via phone if you can get contact info) if they're willing to do your car for you, possibly as a cash deal. It'll probably be less than or about $200 and it'll look brand new. I've seen it done in person when I worked at a Toyota dealership, takes about a half hour and the work is nearly impossible to distinguish from a brand new bumper.

GL

**chrissurfr** · 07-05-2008 12:21 PM

^^ thanks for the advise, but the paint is also chipping away at the bottom from a previously shit job on the paint....i really need to repaint the entire thing:-/

**thebikedoctor33** · 07-05-2008 12:35 PM

luckily, according to your profile thing you have white? which is a relatively easy color to match. if you had something with metalic, like silver or dg, and only had the bumper painted it would definitely be noticeable. white might be able to be putted off and look good. best case scenario, if you want to get it done at a reputable body shop that will stand behind their work if it doesnt match to your standards or starts to chip early, youre looking at around 400.

**Maverick** · 07-05-2008 01:01 PM

250-350. $400 is too much.
get a clear bra for the bumper, hood, and mirror housing. that willtake care of you

**A4 KiDD 810** · 07-05-2008 01:01 PM

How can you get a bumper done for 400 when you can get your lowers painted for that much(maybe less) ?

**Arclight** · 07-05-2008 02:48 PM

Good advice on the clear bra... I use Lamin-x myself and am very happy w/ it's performance. Be prepared for a bit of yellowing over time (w/ a white car). I actually just warranteed mine out for yellowing and Lamin-x sent me a brand new kit. The color change was obvious after replacing my lower spoiler.

White is actually a bit of PITA to match properly so choose your body shop wisely (get a guarantee).