Rear bumper cover repair or replacement
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Rear bumper cover repair or replacement
The rear bumper cover on my 2002 ES300 got pretty badly scarred at the right corner over the weekend (my bad!). My body shop quoted $588 to repair this, indicating that they had to remove the bumper cover to repair and repaint it. I see on eBay that an outfit called SW Auto Body Parts, in Houston, will sell me a "remanufactured" cover, painted in my Code 1CO (Millenium Silver) for $389, shipping free.
I've contacted them to inquire whether the "remanufactured" cover is an original Lexus part, or an aftermarket part. I've also asked if they clearcoat the cover.
Does anyone have any experience with this outfit? They have 99.5% Positive Feedback on eBay.
What is involved in removing the existing cover and replacing it with the remanufactured one, if CL members indicate that this is advisable? I see reference to "captive nuts" on a CL forum. Does this apply to my ES? Thanks!
I've contacted them to inquire whether the "remanufactured" cover is an original Lexus part, or an aftermarket part. I've also asked if they clearcoat the cover.
Does anyone have any experience with this outfit? They have 99.5% Positive Feedback on eBay.
What is involved in removing the existing cover and replacing it with the remanufactured one, if CL members indicate that this is advisable? I see reference to "captive nuts" on a CL forum. Does this apply to my ES? Thanks!
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That's an easy job, I had a very similar repair done to my old 2003 ES, No deformation of the cover, it's just scraped.
In terms of pricing, it depends. I think the bill to fix mine was like $600. The shop I use is expensive, but they do great paintwork. Silver is hard to match, I'd pay a little more to have it done right.
In terms of pricing, it depends. I think the bill to fix mine was like $600. The shop I use is expensive, but they do great paintwork. Silver is hard to match, I'd pay a little more to have it done right.
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Mitmaks--Here's the information from the body shop estimate:
Body Labor 2.9 hours at $69.00/hr = 200.10
Paint Labor 3.5 hours at 69.00/hr = 241.50
Paint supplies 3.5 hours at 35.00/hr = 122.50
Miscellaneous 13.00
Subtotal 577.10
Sales tax 130.50 @ 8.250 % = 10.77
Grand Total $587.87
The paint included flex additive, clear coat and R&I (?).
I wouldn't allow paint blending into the quarter panel in any case. The car's paint has no apparent fading- it has always been garaged, so I don't think there would be too much mismatch.
Body Labor 2.9 hours at $69.00/hr = 200.10
Paint Labor 3.5 hours at 69.00/hr = 241.50
Paint supplies 3.5 hours at 35.00/hr = 122.50
Miscellaneous 13.00
Subtotal 577.10
Sales tax 130.50 @ 8.250 % = 10.77
Grand Total $587.87
The paint included flex additive, clear coat and R&I (?).
I wouldn't allow paint blending into the quarter panel in any case. The car's paint has no apparent fading- it has always been garaged, so I don't think there would be too much mismatch.
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Mitmaks--Here's the information from the body shop estimate:
Body Labor 2.9 hours at $69.00/hr = 200.10
Paint Labor 3.5 hours at 69.00/hr = 241.50
Paint supplies 3.5 hours at 35.00/hr = 122.50
Miscellaneous 13.00
Subtotal 577.10
Sales tax 130.50 @ 8.250 % = 10.77
Grand Total $587.87
The paint included flex additive, clear coat and R&I (?).
I wouldn't allow paint blending into the quarter panel in any case. The car's paint has no apparent fading- it has always been garaged, so I don't think there would be too much mismatch.
Body Labor 2.9 hours at $69.00/hr = 200.10
Paint Labor 3.5 hours at 69.00/hr = 241.50
Paint supplies 3.5 hours at 35.00/hr = 122.50
Miscellaneous 13.00
Subtotal 577.10
Sales tax 130.50 @ 8.250 % = 10.77
Grand Total $587.87
The paint included flex additive, clear coat and R&I (?).
I wouldn't allow paint blending into the quarter panel in any case. The car's paint has no apparent fading- it has always been garaged, so I don't think there would be too much mismatch.
Perhaps you could find someone who works out of their shop, who could do it for you.
If I were doing this bumper cover repair for you I'd probably charge you ~$250-$300 materials included.
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I mentioned earlier the remanufactured rear bumper covers available on eBay from SW Auto Parts, of Houston. Here's their reply to my email questions: "Yes it is an original Lexus part that has been repaired from scratches,scuffs and nicks,stripped of completely,primed,3 stage paint and clear coated."
So, if I decide to go this route, how do I remove the existing bumper cover? I do see two bolts, one behind each rear wheel.
So, if I decide to go this route, how do I remove the existing bumper cover? I do see two bolts, one behind each rear wheel.