Recommendations on where to get a respray in dc/va/md

turbo_joe · 03-03-2016, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by bigdaddycane

now I am really pissed at myself....

I caught the bumper on Black Friday sale at IND so got 15% off

bigdaddycane · 03-03-2016, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by turbo_joe

I caught the bumper on Black Friday sale at IND so got 15% off

you can stop rubbing it in at any point....

E90Fan111 · 03-03-2016, 05:27 PM

So as an update, I got thrown a real curve ball today. I went to the BMW of Fairfax body shop to get a quote on respraying the bumper and hood. They were my last quote as I expected the worst. They shockingly were the cheapest of anywhere. I asked a bunch of questions and it comes with a lifetime guarantee and it's also done at a BMW dealership. Unless anyone has had a bad experience there? Looks like I found my shop to do the work. I'm surprised it was hundreds of dollars less than D&V quoted me for the same work.

M4chiavellif82 · 03-04-2016, 07:45 AM

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Originally Posted by turbo_joe

IND, and it was about a month lead time as they didn't have any in stock in the U.S. but it was worth the wait. I ditched the side markers and the headlight washers.

i hate the headlight washers, it's a joke.

turbo_joe · 03-04-2016, 07:48 AM

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Originally Posted by M4chiavellif82

i hate the headlight washers, it's a joke.

They just make a mess and get washer fluid all over the place

I had a few coding things done a while back and one the things was having the whole headlight washer system disabled.

E90Fan111 · 03-04-2016, 08:30 AM

anyone use wheel spacers? thoughts?

turbo_joe · 03-04-2016, 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by E90Fan111

anyone use wheel spacers? thoughts?

I ran 15mm up front and 12mm rear on my stock ZCP wheels. But sold those and in the middle of having a set of Works built right now

E90Fan111 · 03-04-2016, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by turbo_joe

I ran 15mm up front and 12mm rear on my stock ZCP wheels. But sold those and in the middle of having a set of Works built right now

I'm guessing it looked a lot more aggressive. The threads have all said there were no rubbing issues with that set up on the ZCPs, that your experience?

turbo_joe · 03-04-2016, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by E90Fan111

I'm guessing it looked a lot more aggressive. The threads have all said there were no rubbing issues with that set up on the ZCPs, that your experience?

I had no issues at all and it looks perfect like that.

ynottony · 03-11-2016, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by E90Fan111

So as an update, I got thrown a real curve ball today. I went to the BMW of Fairfax body shop to get a quote on respraying the bumper and hood. They were my last quote as I expected the worst. They shockingly were the cheapest of anywhere. I asked a bunch of questions and it comes with a lifetime guarantee and it's also done at a BMW dealership. Unless anyone has had a bad experience there? Looks like I found my shop to do the work. I'm surprised it was hundreds of dollars less than D&V quoted me for the same work.

That is pretty surprising. How much did it end up costing you, if you don't mind me asking? There's an M3 that I'm interested in but it'd need a respray for the bumpers too.

E90Fan111 · 03-11-2016, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by ynottony

That is pretty surprising. How much did it end up costing you, if you don't mind me asking? There's an M3 that I'm interested in but it'd need a respray for the bumpers too.

I'll shoot you a PM with details on numbers.

magnetic1 · 03-12-2016, 08:26 AM

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Originally Posted by turbo_joe

They just make a mess and get washer fluid all over the place

I had a few coding things done a while back and one the things was having the whole headlight washer system disabled.

What do you guys do w/ the hardware? just ziptie them behind?

turbo_joe · 03-12-2016, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by magnetic1

What do you guys do w/ the hardware? just ziptie them behind?

Yup

WarrantyTracker · 03-17-2016, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by E90Fan111

So as an update, I got thrown a real curve ball today. I went to the BMW of Fairfax body shop to get a quote on respraying the bumper and hood. They were my last quote as I expected the worst. They shockingly were the cheapest of anywhere. I asked a bunch of questions and it comes with a lifetime guarantee and it's also done at a BMW dealership. Unless anyone has had a bad experience there? Looks like I found my shop to do the work. I'm surprised it was hundreds of dollars less than D&V quoted me for the same work.

Yes, I use them for all our BMW repaint work. I must've taken different E90s in there for bumper re-sprays 8 times in the last few years. Had them do some sheet metal work and respray on one X3 too. They always do a fine job and get it back to you quickly.

E90Fan111 · 03-31-2016, 02:10 PM

As an update, I just got my car back from repaint at the BMW of Fairfax body shop. I had them do the front bumper (they cleaned up the front plate holes too), hood, and mirror caps. Looks like new and came in under estimate. Considering they were the cheapest quote I found in the area and it's done in a BMW shop, I have zero complaints. Definitely recommend checking them out if you're looking to get any paint work done.

nleeumd · 04-05-2016, 12:34 AM

do you have a name you can reference or recommend?

E90Fan111 · 04-05-2016, 12:12 PM

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do you have a name you can reference or recommend?

I worked with Trevor at the BMW of Fairfax collision center. Younger guy, super helpful.

bigdaddycane · 04-05-2016, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by E90Fan111

As an update, I just got my car back from repaint at the BMW of Fairfax body shop. I had them do the front bumper (they cleaned up the front plate holes too), hood, and mirror caps. Looks like new and came in under estimate. Considering they were the cheapest quote I found in the area and it's done in a BMW shop, I have zero complaints. Definitely recommend checking them out if you're looking to get any paint work done.

Did you get the car wrapped yet?

E90Fan111 · 04-06-2016, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by bigdaddycane

Did you get the car wrapped yet?

Booked in with raja for next week. Doing wrap and tint. Now i just need to find a reasonable exhaust install place. Or someone with a lift i can bribe with a 6 pack and pizza to let me use it to swap out cat backs.

turbo_joe · 04-06-2016, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by E90Fan111

Booked in with raja for next week. Doing wrap and tint. Now i just need to find a reasonable exhaust install place. Or someone with a lift i can bribe with a 6 pack and pizza to let me use it to swap out cat backs.

Where do you live? I have a lift and offer services for good beer lol

bigdaddycane · 04-07-2016, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by E90Fan111

Booked in with raja for next week. Doing wrap and tint. Now i just need to find a reasonable exhaust install place. Or someone with a lift i can bribe with a 6 pack and pizza to let me use it to swap out cat backs.

you'll love the wrap and tint.....definitely a good investment.

what exhaust did you get? I hope you took my advice of listening to them in person (unlike what I did).

E90Fan111 · 04-07-2016, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by bigdaddycane

you'll love the wrap and tint.....definitely a good investment.

what exhaust did you get? I hope you took my advice of listening to them in person (unlike what I did).

I actually picked up a Magnaflow from the forums here. I never got a chance to hear it in person but from everything i can tell it's a deeper note than some of the others. It didn't break the bank so worst case scenario I can always swap it back to OEM and try again. We'll have to meet up again once all the work is done. Do you do any of the meet ups?

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E90Fan111 Private First Class 19 Rep 101 Posts Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: New Hampshire iTrader: (1)	As an update, I just got my car back from repaint at the BMW of Fairfax body shop. I had them do the front bumper (they cleaned up the front plate holes too), hood, and mirror caps. Looks like new and came in under estimate. Considering they were the cheapest quote I found in the area and it's done in a BMW shop, I have zero complaints. Definitely recommend checking them out if you're looking to get any paint work done. Attached Images __________________
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