What is ballpark figure for front bumper repaint?

freeman727 · 01-23-2015, 08:06 AM

Hey guys, what is ballpark figure for a good quality front bumper repaint? I moved to a state w/o front tags and also have scraps at bottom of front lip.

Antonio1988 · 01-23-2015, 08:24 AM

Just did mine for $350 last week

freeman727 · 01-23-2015, 08:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Antonio1988

Just did mine for $350 last week

how did it come out? which dealership?

I'd like to know what paint process is best for paint matching.

///3dkn · 01-23-2015, 08:44 AM

Subbed

I'm also interested in this. I have crazy rock chips on my front bumper and side skirts

Antonio1988 · 01-23-2015, 08:46 AM

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Originally Posted by freeman727

how did it come out? which dealership?

I'd like to know what paint process is best for paint matching.

I did it with a local shop that I have worked with in the past. I'm not sure about the process, but seeing how I picked up a silver bumper for cheap and had it repainted to Jet Black, I must say that I am very happy with whatever it is that they did. Everything matched up beautifully.

freeman727 · 01-23-2015, 09:08 AM

I have Jerez black which could be harder to paint match.

TrevorM3 · 01-23-2015, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by freeman727

I have Jerez black which could be harder to paint match.

jerez is actually pretty easy.

pearl whites, silvers, and greys are a bit harder to shoot.

a front bumper should cost no more than 600. if it is, you are getting raped.

modkrazy · 01-23-2015, 09:29 AM

$350 is a really good price, it's around $500 here.

avantegardestyle · 01-23-2015, 09:59 AM

the average cost of spraying a car panel (of which a front bumper is considered a panel) is $350 .........fluctuations in price (should be) dependent on the cost of the paint. Of course you drive a BMW and its not just a BMW but an M3 so its always gonna be jacked up as some shops are not looking at the labor but your wallet.

the best advice i can give to any one of you guys who own an M car is to find and make friends with shops or someone who knows a shop BEFORE you need any work done. It makes a whole lot of difference in how much you pay for what you need

Gr330zhp · 01-23-2015, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by avantegardestyle

the average cost of spraying a car panel (of which a front bumper is considered a panel) is $350 .........fluctuations in price (should be) dependent on the cost of the paint. Of course you drive a BMW and its not just a BMW but an M3 so its always gonna be jacked up as some shops are not looking at the labor but your wallet.

the best advice i can give to any one of you guys who own an M car is to find and make friends with shops or someone who knows a shop BEFORE you need any work done. It makes a whole lot of difference in how much you pay for what you need

This.

And installing 3M clear protect after. I did mine way back, (hood, bumper, fenders and mirrors) I drive lots of highway and it still looks new!

Flying Ace · 01-24-2015, 12:05 AM

700 if it needs molding work done

Ashley Schaeffer BMW · 01-24-2015, 01:15 AM

Uh oh, better get Maaco.

You can get it done for $70 with some of their online offers.

Flying Ace · 01-24-2015, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by JAM3S

Uh oh, better get Maaco.

You can get it done for $70 with some of their online offers.

Doesn't LTMW own a franchise?

Too soon?

Wilsel · 01-24-2015, 05:28 PM

I recently got a quote from my dealer to repaint my rear bumper, and it came in at $750. I imagine the front bumper would be about the same. Thats no filler work either. Just sand and repaint (was repainted before for the previous owner and there's a 2 inch run in the paint).

modkrazy · 01-24-2015, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Wilsel

I recently got a quote from my dealer to repaint my rear bumper, and it came in at $750. I imagine the front bumper would be about the same. Thats no filler work either. Just sand and repaint (was repainted before for the previous owner and there's a 2 inch run in the paint).

Key word there. They quoted me $650 to install an X-pipe. They don't call them stealerships for nothing. They also don't do that kind of work on site, they would take your car to their preferred paint and body shop, pay them $350 or $500 or whatever, and pocket the difference while laughing at you for being stupid.

thekurgan · 01-24-2015, 10:06 PM

$675. I requested Mercedes ceramiclear over the BMW PPG alpine white, so was charged a bit more for the heating, no big deal.

my335i · 01-25-2015, 04:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Flying Ace

Quote:

Originally Posted by JAM3S

Uh oh, better get Maaco.

You can get it done for $70 with some of their online offers.

Doesn't LTMW own a franchise?

Too soon?

Lol...

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avantegardestyle Captain 290 Rep 912 Posts Drives: E90 ///M3 SG Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: East Side iTrader: (0)	the average cost of spraying a car panel (of which a front bumper is considered a panel) is $350 .........fluctuations in price (should be) dependent on the cost of the paint. Of course you drive a BMW and its not just a BMW but an M3 so its always gonna be jacked up as some shops are not looking at the labor but your wallet. the best advice i can give to any one of you guys who own an M car is to find and make friends with shops or someone who knows a shop BEFORE you need any work done. It makes a whole lot of difference in how much you pay for what you need
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