Body shop estimate good deal???

luke1333 · January 23rd, 2012, 01:44 PM

Alright guys having my front bumper redone before the spring and getting quotes for it. This entails removing front bumper and reinstalling it when finished, fixing 4 holes license plate holes, refinishing whole bumper (rock chips, bugs dried on etc) got a body shop that does good work that I want to do and they did $350. I've seen their work and it's very good. I think that's a good deal for all that what is your guys opinion on that price? Was going to have a guy do it for$250 but he works out of his house or dealer garage and dirt gets under paint cause no paint booth so $350 isn't bad right?

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zinc02GT · January 23rd, 2012, 02:20 PM

$350 sounds reasonable.

luke1333 · January 23rd, 2012, 02:22 PM

That's what I thought but making sure I wasn't crazy lol

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zinc02GT · January 23rd, 2012, 02:23 PM

Just make sure you take it out into the sun after it's installed and see if it's the right color. Lights can hide imperfections and color difference; the sun won't.

brokenweasel · January 23rd, 2012, 02:39 PM

Originally Posted by zinc02GT

Just make sure you take it out into the sun after it's installed and see if it's the right color. Lights can hide imperfections and color difference; the sun won't.

You're leaving the car with them (since they are removing/installing the bumper) so they can match the paint, right? Red cars are difficult especially since it seems to me like bumpers tend to fade differently than metal body parts in the sun.

luke1333 · January 23rd, 2012, 03:46 PM

Originally Posted by brokenweasel

You're leaving the car with them (since they are removing/installing the bumper) so they can match the paint, right? Red cars are difficult especially since it seems to me like bumpers tend to fade differently than metal body parts in the sun.

Correct car stays there and it's also laser red tri coat which worries me. Mine isn't faded at all to me so should be that hard to match I wouldn't think right?

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luke1333 · January 23rd, 2012, 03:47 PM

Originally Posted by zinc02GT

Just make sure you take it out into the sun after it's installed and see if it's the right color. Lights can hide imperfections and color difference; the sun won't.

Will do cause it's tri coat

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dannyboy281 · January 23rd, 2012, 10:24 PM

Thats not bad at all man let us know how it comes out and remember to clay your ride after you get it back because it most likely will have some form of overspray on it.

luke1333 · January 24th, 2012, 10:44 AM

Originally Posted by dannyboy281

Thats not bad at all man let us know how it comes out and remember to clay your ride after you get it back because it most likely will have some form of overspray on it.

it shouldnt have overspray on it they are painting it with the bumper off the car so i hope they dont get overspray on it!

dannyboy281 · January 24th, 2012, 11:28 AM

Originally Posted by luke1333

it shouldnt have overspray on it they are painting it with the bumper off the car so i hope they dont get overspray on it!

You will be surprised what body shops can do even if the parts are being removed and sprayed man. Even the dealerships have gotten over spray on vehicle not sure how but they do it.

luke1333 · January 24th, 2012, 11:57 AM

Originally Posted by dannyboy281

You will be surprised what body shops can do even if the parts are being removed and sprayed man. Even the dealerships have gotten over spray on vehicle not sure how but they do it.

true true and I know how dealerships get overspray on their cars...

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January 23rd, 2012, 01:44 PM	#1
luke1333 Enthusiast 2002 Mustang GT Conv Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Liberty Township, Ohio Posts: 815 iTrader: 0 reviews	Body shop estimate good deal??? Alright guys having my front bumper redone before the spring and getting quotes for it. This entails removing front bumper and reinstalling it when finished, fixing 4 holes license plate holes, refinishing whole bumper (rock chips, bugs dried on etc) got a body shop that does good work that I want to do and they did $350. I've seen their work and it's very good. I think that's a good deal for all that what is your guys opinion on that price? Was going to have a guy do it for$250 but he works out of his house or dealer garage and dirt gets under paint cause no paint booth so $350 isn't bad right? Sent from HTC Rezound on autoguide app __________________ 2002 Mustang GT "Lasered" Slow Auto 2 Valve Sequential Tail Light Kit, Eibach Pro-Kit, Borla Stinger Cat Back, 17' OEM Chrome Cobra Wheels

January 23rd, 2012, 02:20 PM	#2
zinc02GT HUGE RED HEADED DUDE W/FIVE-OH 2011 Mustang GT 12.1 @ 116 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Alabama Posts: 5,847 iTrader: 1 reviews	$350 sounds reasonable. __________________ Mods in garage. Built suspension and gears since posted times.

January 23rd, 2012, 02:22 PM	#3
luke1333 Enthusiast 2002 Mustang GT Conv Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Liberty Township, Ohio Posts: 815 iTrader: 0 reviews	That's what I thought but making sure I wasn't crazy lol Sent from HTC Rezound on autoguide app __________________ 2002 Mustang GT "Lasered" Slow Auto 2 Valve Sequential Tail Light Kit, Eibach Pro-Kit, Borla Stinger Cat Back, 17' OEM Chrome Cobra Wheels

January 23rd, 2012, 02:23 PM	#4
zinc02GT HUGE RED HEADED DUDE W/FIVE-OH 2011 Mustang GT 12.1 @ 116 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Alabama Posts: 5,847 iTrader: 1 reviews	Just make sure you take it out into the sun after it's installed and see if it's the right color. Lights can hide imperfections and color difference; the sun won't. __________________ Mods in garage. Built suspension and gears since posted times.

January 23rd, 2012, 10:24 PM	#8
dannyboy281 MM Fanatic 2003 Azure Blue Mach 1 5,000 miles on the ODO Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: El Paso, Tx Posts: 4,912 iTrader: 0 reviews	Thats not bad at all man let us know how it comes out and remember to clay your ride after you get it back because it most likely will have some form of overspray on it. __________________ 2003 Azure Blue Mach 1 MGW, MAC Offroad X, Flowmaster Original 40's, Maganaflow 3.5" Tips, Anthracite 18x9's & 18x10's FR 500's wrapped with Nitto 555's, Eibach Pro Kit,

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