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Posted: 6/30/2015 6:21:51 PM EDT
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Might as well get the pre-painted, can't imagine a shop shooting it for $200 tax included.
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Posted: 6/30/2015 6:28:28 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Might as well get the pre-painted, can't imagine a shop shooting it for $200 tax included. That. |
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Posted: 6/30/2015 6:29:08 PM EDT
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I just got back from the body shop after they replaced a bumper cover and a couple clips and painted and blended it. Someone hit me, so this was insurance coverage. $2000 Nobody got time to paint it for $200. |
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Posted: 6/30/2015 6:31:58 PM EDT
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Link to incredibly cheap, painted, shipped bumper covers?
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Posted: 6/30/2015 6:33:02 PM EDT
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I'm a painter. The color on a pre-painted bumper cover is not going to match. When I say match, I mean perfectly. Sure, it'll be the paint code that you give them but you'd be surprised how many different formulas of any given paint code that I can mix.
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Posted: 6/30/2015 6:35:09 PM EDT
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You're going to have a heck of a time getting it delivered with the paint still looking good. |
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Posted: 6/30/2015 6:40:28 PM EDT
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I can't imagine a body shop painting it for $200.
Paint, clear and supplies are crazy expensive.. |
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Posted: 6/30/2015 7:04:08 PM EDT
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If you bought the paint I would paint it for you for $500.
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Posted: 6/30/2015 7:11:03 PM EDT
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Link to incredibly cheap, painted, shipped bumper covers? Ebay. (yeah, I know...but I figured that would be cheapest for an individual)....think it was: This One. (Sorry, I did a search this AM and didn't save it). Good point on the color issues....wasn't sure on that...if it's a 'factory' color code like the above...will it be far off? AFARR |
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Posted: 6/30/2015 7:21:33 PM EDT
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It will cost about 3 hours laabor plus material to paint it so probably around 200-250 at most shops (I paint cars)
Odds if it matching based on color code depend on the car but I'd give it a 20 percent chance. Since its a lease you might not care though. Odds of it arriving undamaged and fitting properly and you not damaging it trying to put it on if its an aftermarket bumper are pretty low as well. But once again all it has o do is pass leasinspection so you might be okay but most of the time they will k ow a shitty fitting aftermarket bumper when they see one and if the paint isn't done well or doesn't match you might get screwed anyways. Aftermarket parts rarely fit well. |
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Posted: 6/30/2015 7:24:31 PM EDT
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Get it done right the first time
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Posted: 6/30/2015 7:30:30 PM EDT
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It would be pure luck if it matched. Same paint code could have several variances. Even if you went with vindicator it's still no guarantee. But you're also probably not gonna find a shop to paint it for $200.
ETA...our shop has had a particularly difficult time matching blue metallics for whatever reason. Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile |
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Posted: 6/30/2015 7:38:42 PM EDT
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+1 they never match
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Posted: 6/30/2015 7:53:06 PM EDT
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I had to replace my girlfriends a while back. I had to make the same choice. I chose pre painted.
(And I own a paint shop). The paint alone is going to eat up the $200. If cost is your concern pre painted is the way to go. |
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Posted: 6/30/2015 7:56:44 PM EDT
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They'll need to blend it to make it match, it's a lease, go with the cheapest option, they might see it any hit you with charges later anyways.
Edit - don't fuck up your bosses car. |
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Posted: 6/30/2015 8:15:02 PM EDT
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As others have stated, the color will probably not match.
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Posted: 6/30/2015 8:25:57 PM EDT
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I bought a 99 dollar painted spoiler online once.
Paint was dead fucking on. |
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Posted: 6/30/2015 8:26:01 PM EDT
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I can type in a paint code on my mixing system and very possibly have a dozen or more variations for that one code. So no, it probably won't match perfectly. You need to decide how picky you are going to be vs how much money you want to spend.
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Posted: 6/30/2015 8:26:44 PM EDT
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I bought a 99 dollar painted spoiler online once. Paint was dead fucking on. It's always a possibility |
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Posted: 7/1/2015 3:00:42 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: It's always a possibility Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: I bought a 99 dollar painted spoiler online once. Paint was dead fucking on. It's always a possibility It varies with paint systems too. They all make their own variants and even their standard formulas arent the same all the time |
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Posted: 7/1/2015 8:19:53 AM EDT
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i win slot machines sometimes. lol It varies with paint systems too. They all make their own variants and even their standard formulas arent the same all the time Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I bought a 99 dollar painted spoiler online once. Paint was dead fucking on. It's always a possibility It varies with paint systems too. They all make their own variants and even their standard formulas arent the same all the time Which paint system are you using ? I've been using Standox for about ten years, switched to their water about 2 1/2 years ago. I love the water. |
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Posted: 7/1/2015 8:23:32 AM EDT
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How old is the car? Sounds like only a few years at most. I doubt the car's color has changed in that time, so your chances of a match are better than if the car a decade old. Also, having it painted locally is no guarantee of a flawless match. You have to take it to the better shops who put out great work. If you go lowest bidder, may as well have them ship it painted.
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Posted: 7/1/2015 8:26:44 AM EDT
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I would buy the painted one . I would be aware it is possible it will not match if nothing else just due to fading from the sun. On the other hand , Honda offers some parts painted . The rocker I bought matched fine
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Posted: 7/1/2015 8:32:44 AM EDT
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I got one prepainted off Eghey for my '09 Suburban. Under $400.
Great deal. Fit great and color was right. I did have to buy new mounting hardware which was 20-30 bucks. |
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Posted: 7/1/2015 9:51:38 AM EDT
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Good points...I'll pass them on and let him decide...(I'm not worried about screwing up his car, as I'm going to make him do the work.....
 while I supervise....)
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Posted: 7/1/2015 10:10:19 AM EDT
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I'm interested to hear how this works out if the OP gets the per-painted one.
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Posted: 7/1/2015 10:16:49 AM EDT
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I'm interested to hear how this works out if the OP gets the per-painted one. I'll update...it's not due back until later fall (I think). When his wife hit the mirror (the Driver's side) on the Explorer, I offered to find the parts (If I recall correctly it was around $500ish due to the electronics) and he didn't want to hassle with it...I think he said they dinged him $1k? on that when he turned it in on the lease....so I told him he was a giant, hairy, drippy vagina (yes, I called him that) and to grow a set of testicles and fix it next time*******.....
(******Not meant to disrespect the female board members on here who are competent in the auto repair fields.....) |
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Posted: 7/1/2015 10:20:05 AM EDT
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Beware of cheap aftermarket bumper covers. You may have to "make" it fit.
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Posted: 7/1/2015 12:50:42 PM EDT
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I just went through the same thing with my daughter's car ('08 Dodge Avenger). I started to buy a pre-painted one from an ebay seller that had a bazillion transactions and a good feedback rating. However, when I looked at their feedback in more detail, almost every negative feedback they had received was a paint related issue. I chose to just buy a primed bumper cover and have a local body shop spray it. It should be done this week. I don't know what they're charging me to spray it...didn't ask.
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Posted: 7/1/2015 12:59:15 PM EDT
[#30]
Here painting a new undamaged bumper cost almost $400.00
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Posted: 7/1/2015 1:03:12 PM EDT
[#31]
Quote HistoryQuoted:
Might as well get the pre-painted, can't imagine a shop shooting it for $200 tax included. Correct. |
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Posted: 7/1/2015 1:13:07 PM EDT
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Link for the pre-painted bumper cover? Was just discussing this with a friend after a parking of hit and run in NY left his Acura a little sad.
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Posted: 7/1/2015 1:28:33 PM EDT
[#33]
I would only trust a local bodyshop. Too many cheap paints out there that will not last.
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Posted: 7/1/2015 1:34:45 PM EDT
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I purchased an E-Bay painted bumper for my kids 2010 Silver RAV4, it was almost a perfect match, very close. Body shop wanted 2k, it cost me $300 shipped, arrived in 2 weeks. Don't worry about it arriving in good shape, it came wrapped in enough bubble wrap to circle the globe!
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Posted: 7/1/2015 1:41:16 PM EDT
[#35]
It's not going to be a perfect match. This may or may not bother you.
EDIT: It's a lease? Get the painted one. I doubt the dealer will notice enough to ding you, and there's no way in hell you're getting it painted for less. |
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Posted: 7/1/2015 1:53:34 PM EDT
[#36]
As a painter myself, I agree, it will never match. I've also seen those prepainted bumper covers and they look like dogshit. They also fit like crap and usually need to be fitted to the car and still look shitty. As for blending, differnces in the angle of the panels that meet the bumper and the bumper itself can make the bumper appear to mismatch. I've painted the whole front and read of cars before including the bumpers and even using the same gun, same pressure, same sealer, same paint and same clear and the bumpers still look a little off from time to time. Getting a perfect match on a bumper cover is difficult and factory bumpers usually don't match the car.
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Posted: 7/2/2015 8:06:00 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted:
As a painter myself, I agree, it will never match. I've also seen those prepainted bumper covers and they look like dogshit. They also fit like crap and usually need to be fitted to the car and still look shitty. As for blending, differnces in the angle of the panels that meet the bumper and the bumper itself can make the bumper appear to mismatch. I've painted the whole front and read of cars before including the bumpers and even using the same gun, same pressure, same sealer, same paint and same clear and the bumpers still look a little off from time to time. Getting a perfect match on a bumper cover is difficult and factory bumpers usually don't match the car. This guy right here, he knows what he's talking about. |
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Posted: 7/2/2015 8:16:34 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted:
As a painter myself, I agree, it will never match. I've also seen those prepainted bumper covers and they look like dogshit. They also fit like crap and usually need to be fitted to the car and still look shitty. As for blending, differnces in the angle of the panels that meet the bumper and the bumper itself can make the bumper appear to mismatch. I've painted the whole front and read of cars before including the bumpers and even using the same gun, same pressure, same sealer, same paint and same clear and the bumpers still look a little off from time to time. Getting a perfect match on a bumper cover is difficult and factory bumpers usually don't match the car. This is all true...especially metallics/pearls. The flop can really mess with you sometimes. Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile |
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Posted: 7/2/2015 8:38:16 AM EDT
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I'm a painter. The color on a pre-painted bumper cover is not going to match. When I say match, I mean perfectly. Sure, it'll be the paint code that you give them but you'd be surprised how many different formulas of any given paint code that I can mix. This. That said, I buy dark vehicles. When someone hits me or a woodland creature commits suicide and damages the cover, I pocket the insurance check, buy the cheapo Chinese, primed cover and hit it with Krylon Fusion flat black. |
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Posted: 7/2/2015 8:43:20 AM EDT
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Might as well get the pre-painted, can't imagine a shop shooting it for $200 tax included. It was about $900 for a local bodyshop to paint and bolt on a bumper cover for my daily driver (didn't care, other guy's insurance covered it). |
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