Cost to repaint rockers and rear bumper?

resdm50 · 12-22-2011, 04:39 AM

Hey guys, I neglected to cover the area directly behind each of my wheels with any clear bra material and as a result, I have several small chips back there. It's my understanding that this can't be fully repaired without a complete repaint. So I am wondering how much you guys think it would cost to repaint both of the rockers and the rear bumper (assuming I get it done at the dealership / a BMW certified shop)?

Thanks!

THE TECH · 12-22-2011, 09:22 AM

First of all, I wouldn't use a dealership for paint. Most likely they don't do it themselves anyway. For a bumper and the rockers, I am going to guess you'll be at a minimum of $500 depending on how extensive you get the rockers done.

Mr. ///M3 RD · 12-22-2011, 09:32 AM

I agree with THE TECH ask your dealership what shop they use for certified BMW body work (all BMW dealerships in larger cities have one they use ~ some of the staff is BMW trained they have BMW certification on the office /reception wall).

Then go there and let them give you an estimate ... I think it may be between $500- to $750- what you will be looking at.

On my 2011 AW I just traded last month I paid just shy of $3K for a rear bumper, paint and the bumper support. The bumper was $1K as was the support that was cracked. The rest was paint and labour ~ $1K ... so my $500- to $750- estimate would be fairly close for you.

Just make sure the shop you use is BMW Certifyed so you will get a good paint match.

Good luck.

Foodle · 12-22-2011, 10:43 AM

I was quoted $375 to respray a rocker panel and do some minor dent repair

from my dealership.

1sikbmr · 12-22-2011, 10:58 AM

Go to MAC

JeremyR · 12-22-2011, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by 1sikbmr

Go to MAC

+1

Their work is incredible

Premier Protective Films · 12-22-2011, 08:18 PM

We've seen pricing for rocker panel resprays to be from $400-$800. The rear bumper $600-$1200. There is a wide variance with paint work.

resdm50 · 12-23-2011, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Premier Protective Films

We've seen pricing for rocker panel resprays to be from $400-$800. The rear bumper $600-$1200. There is a wide variance with paint work.

Ok, so I guess I'd be looking at anywhere from $1000-2000 total then. I wonder if it would be wise to at least consult with a professional detailer first to see if they can fully repair the chips...

z335is · 12-26-2011, 02:34 AM

For $2000 you might as well just buy new rockers and bumper pre-painted...

resdm50 · 12-29-2011, 01:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by z335is

For $2000 you might as well just buy new rockers and bumper pre-painted...

Thought about it - a spot repair will prob cost me somewhere around $500, but who knows how that will turn out. All new panels would prob cost closer to $3000. I may just take it to the dealer and see what they say about fixing the damage / repainting...

Repainting the whole rear bumper and both rockers on a car with 3000 miles worries me a little, but there really aren't any other options I guess.

ec_E92 · 01-07-2012, 07:05 PM

Not sure how bad your car is but have you looked at the Dr ColorChip kit? At 45k I went thru and cleaned up all the road rash on my front bumper, hood, and areas behind wheels. At 5 ft you can't tell any difference, and it cost $40.

resdm50 · 01-08-2012, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by ec_E92

Not sure how bad your car is but have you looked at the Dr ColorChip kit? At 45k I went thru and cleaned up all the road rash on my front bumper, hood, and areas behind wheels. At 5 ft you can't tell any difference, and it cost $40.

I've thought about the Dr. Color Chip kit, but with only 3000 miles on my car, I kind of feel like I should get it back to perfect condition. I'm not really sure that kit can offer those results.

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ec_E92 Enginerd Drives: another AW Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: cbus, oh Posts: 247 iTrader: (1)	Not sure how bad your car is but have you looked at the Dr ColorChip kit? At 45k I went thru and cleaned up all the road rash on my front bumper, hood, and areas behind wheels. At 5 ft you can't tell any difference, and it cost $40. __________________ 2008 E92 AW 6MT ///eibach's///ARC-8///Muffler Delete

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Foodle Captain Drives: 2011.75 E90 M3 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: PA Posts: 769 iTrader: (0)	I was quoted $375 to respray a rocker panel and do some minor dent repair from my dealership.

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Premier Protective Films Lieutenant Drives: one old Mcar Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Fremont / Orange Posts: 434 iTrader: (1)	We've seen pricing for rocker panel resprays to be from $400-$800. The rear bumper $600-$1200. There is a wide variance with paint work.

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z335is Private First Class Drives: 370z Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Pa Posts: 140 iTrader: (0)	For $2000 you might as well just buy new rockers and bumper pre-painted...

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