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Old 07-15-10 | 10:29 AM
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Talking New GFX Lip installed! Finally!

Just wanted to share a few pics of my 350, since Ive never posted any pics before... Just got my car back from body shop this morning, did a fabulous job. I had them paint the entire front bumper and new GFX lip to get rid of all the paint chips I had and a deep scratch from street parking & so it all matched... only $300!! If anyone is in Chicago I can def recommend this place!

and yea, it needs a drop bad... i know






Old 07-15-10 | 10:30 AM
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the bumper colour match with your fender and hood nicely.... nice paint job!
Old 07-15-10 | 10:47 AM
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nice. whats the shop's name that you went to?
Old 07-15-10 | 11:36 AM
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That Lip kit looks good, great job...
Old 07-15-10 | 11:43 AM
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looking good! the gfx lip is the best looking lip imo. it fits the lines of the car and not blocky and ricey looking. I need a place that will repaint my front bumper for $300! thats a steal!
Old 07-15-10 | 11:56 AM
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Yea, the place is called Luis Auto Body & Repair, right next to Wrigley field on Addison st in Chicago. They are 50-70% less than any other Auto Body place and do an amazing job! Originally I was quoted $100 for front lip painted and installed, then I just decided to do the whole bumper and lip together b/c it was so cheap and I saw a bunch of Mercedes & BMW's inside getting work done, so I figured it was good, plus YELP had good reviews too..

But yes, I agree I am really loving the whole new front end look of the car, Ive seen them before, but its not until you get one put on your car that you REALLY notice how much it changes and enhances the look... def adds a more sporty look! just in time to go with my new rear sway!
Old 07-15-10 | 11:59 AM
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$100 paint and installed is average price.

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Old 07-15-10 | 12:08 PM
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Looks like they did a great job! Now you need a clear bra to protect your paint.
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Originally Posted by Initial_K
Wow 100 paint and installed is average price.
Well, that maybe true in your area, but to have my whole front bumper repainted was $650-$700 at 3 other shops I went to get estimates... Just the front lip was $175-$200 average

Believe me I was scared to death thinking I was gonna have a car come back that didnt match... but when they pulled it around It was a giant sigh of relief... lol
Old 07-15-10 | 12:46 PM
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you and i are basically getting the same mods done lol. i just ordered my gfx front from westminster and about to order the rear gfx lip.

i have a guy painting my front lip and nextmod wald spoiler for $110. =]
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