Alexus-Kia

i know a little shop by me that did some paint work b4 for me when someone crashed my mazda they charged me $2100 to fix the front bumper and the whole driverside to the rear. the worked looked Great IMO and no one knew it got repainted because it blended so well. But that was a mazda this is a LEXUS..

This is what i need to know WHAT MAKES A GOOD PAINT JOB IS WHAT AM I need to know.
Like does the paint look think, peels off bubbles ect....

What exactly am i looking for???


Thanks for all the help so far!

daleer

I just got my hood and bumper repainted for $650 by freebird body and paint in corvallis, or. It's been less than 6 months and the hood already looks like total hell - a detailer said it looked like they'd put on the thinnest layer of clearcoat he'd seen. Very little gloss or depth. I had the spoiler painted by possum autobody a couple months ago - and the paint looks much deeper, thicker, glossier and shinier. Obviously they put plenty of clear on. These guys where cheaper, but did a 10x better job. So more money doesn't always mean better results - make sure you do your homework so you don't get screwed like me.

GS300Rich

I have the same problem with my hood. Now I have to wait until I do my kit to get it fixed. It isnt that noticeable but it still bothers me.

lexusondubs

iTrader: (9)

lol iam paying 600 just to get my rear bumper painted

Samchu329

this seems reasonable to me.

fireballs gs400

i figure I drive my car 6 months outta year or so in ct, maybe lil longer, and in those 6 months rocks play a large role. its life i suppose. a decent spray job will be 400. I know some people who can for ya in ct btw.

Canyonero

I just got my rear bumper repainted for 250...the color matched perfectly.

CantSeeMe

Canyonero, where at?

Canyonero

Check your PM.

ebruce2

iTrader: (1)

I had the hood on my last GS painted for around $300.00 I would imagine that the bumper would be more (maybe $400.00+) due to the fact that there are more materials involved (like flex additive to keep the paint on the bumper from cracking, for example) and more labor if they remove the bumper from the car. Ask the shop how they would do the job and also ask to see some of their finished work on other vehicles if there are any sitting around the shop. This way they won't tend to think they are getting one over on a female...you know how that can be. If they don't seem willing to answer questions, go elsewhere. Good luck.

Lexizm

iTrader: (2)

Does anyone know of any places in Atlanta? I just brought a GReddy lip and suffer from rock chips on my hood and bumper too. I want to try and get this done before the August meet.

Alexus-Kia

Im in NEW HAVEN... If u know of a good place that would be dope!!

Ex996

And for God sake put on a clear bra! That aftermarket paint is softer...

Lexizm

iTrader: (2)

That's the plan man...

DetMich1

Gamboa's Body & Frame, has 3 locations in the Sacramento area. They quoted me $700 to remove the hood, sand/strip it because of multiple paint chips and repaint in Black Onyx. Sound pricey but I know the quality of their work is first rate and repairs are guaranteed for life.