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Old 05-11-19, 12:09 PM
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Default Bumper respray

This guy reversed into my driver side rear bumper i got him to re paint the whole bumper which was 350$
Before: His paint is on my car easily buff able

Before: I have clear coat fading

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Was the bumper removed for the repair?
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Bocatrip yes they took off the bumper and trim sanded down re primed and fresh paint and it took a one and a half days also between the bumper and trim is compound they used ben bi auto body in santa ana

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Originally Posted by Bsavage
Bocatrip yes they took off the bumper and trim sanded down re primed and fresh paint and it took a one and a half days also between the bumper and trim is compound they used ben bi auto body in santa ana
$350 is a good price. Nice job.

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I believe the chrome trim is around 25$ this should work ?

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Originally Posted by Bsavage


I believe the chrome trim is around 25$ this should work ?
Yes. The new trim makes a big difference. I got mine through Rock Auto but I’m sure it’s all the same.
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Old 05-11-19, 05:50 PM
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Is the trim piece difficult to install? My front could stand a little tidying up. I didn't realize it was available aftermarket so much cheaper than OE!
Maybe I'll do front and rear so it's consistent..?
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Lookin good. What kind of exhaust?
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Originally Posted by bradland
Is the trim piece difficult to install? My front could stand a little tidying up. I didn't realize it was available aftermarket so much cheaper than OE!
Maybe I'll do front and rear so it's consistent..?

The bumpers will have to come off to remove the trim piece
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Originally Posted by Peacebay
Lookin good. What kind of exhaust?
Drift Dialect cannon ball mufflers
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Also for those with LS 430 $300-$350 is a good price for a bumper respray i thought it was going to be more
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Looks like a decent job, may need to get mine done!

ps: love that exhaust, are the tips slanted upwards? I couldn't find the drift dialect muffler with straight tips...
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I'm right down the street with a black 04 and need my rear resprayed as well hah. Might have to drop by their shop!
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YannG they are slanted upwards i dont think they make straight ones
ps thanks for your build thread i never knew about the smog sensor my **** was crusty af
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Whutt cruise it one day lol
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