How Much $$ to paint the rear lower trim? (03-04)

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Jan 3, 2009 | 06:24 AM
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80-150 sounds about right if you let them spray the color code.

If you need proper prep + 100% color match + doing it right with the right sanding, flexing agent, etc., the labor costs mor ethan 80. Trust me I've had mine done before. Its cheaper if you have more pieces but with the one piece.....300 is for quality work.
It shouldn't be that bad... I see anywhere from $200-350 at quality shops to spray a full bumper... but then again, I have a black car so I usually see lower prices in general. But my friend's shop sprays at those prices, color matched.
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It shouldn't be that bad... I see anywhere from $200-350 at quality shops to spray a full bumper... but then again, I have a black car so I usually see lower prices in general. But my friend's shop sprays at those prices, color matched.
x2 I agree.
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I have the front aero bumper and painted the side and rear sills and splash guards myself. It was $300-400 cheaper for me to buy a Husky 26-gal compressor with air tools, a detail spray gun, and OEM paint than to have a shop paint them. I've never painted car parts with a spray before and it came out perfectly. BTW, flex agent IS NOT required for the sills. I did a lot of research on this and there is a big debate among auto painters with regards to using flex and it's downsides like poor paint adhesion, color mismatch, etc.
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Here are some photos of my rear NISMO.... I bought my car with the Aero Package, But added the Karookie Bumper and also tweaked the rear...






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This is the front of my car!

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I have the front aero bumper and painted the side and rear sills and splash guards myself. It was $300-400 cheaper for me to buy a Husky 26-gal compressor with air tools, a detail spray gun, and OEM paint than to have a shop paint them. I've never painted car parts with a spray before and it came out perfectly. BTW, flex agent IS NOT required for the sills. I did a lot of research on this and there is a big debate among auto painters with regards to using flex and it's downsides like poor paint adhesion, color mismatch, etc.
Yeah, I read your DIY a few weeks ago I have to say, yours does look nice, but I'm worried that on a BS car, the results might not turn out so well. How much did it run you for the equipment? I'd have to be sure that kind of purchase is justifiable.
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Here are some photos of my rear NISMO.... I bought my car with the Aero Package, But added the Karookie Bumper and also tweaked the rear...
Looks nice! molded rear? What did you have done, besides have that lower section of the rear painted?

Anyway, I've always loved the look of the karookie bumper - but I'm worried about the cost of paint + install + fitment.
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This is the front of my car!
That is one CLEAN DP sedan.
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It shouldn't be that bad... I see anywhere from $200-350 at quality shops to spray a full bumper... but then again, I have a black car so I usually see lower prices in general. But my friend's shop sprays at those prices, color matched.
Any recommended shops in SoCal?
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Thank you for the compliment...


I am not to sure of any good Body shops near San Diego, but if you PM o Hella JDM (Ryan) he can help you out...
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looks great with that kit bro ..

off topic:
but who sells the karookie front bumper and price ??
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PM ROOKIE....
he is the one with the Blue Twin-Turbo FX...
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Go through my profile... he is one of my friends and i think he is online as we speak...
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That car makes me droool.

I believe I am experiencing G-LUST. My g/f won't be happy if she finds out.
Hey thanks! There are many guys braver(and with sexier Gs) than mine in terms of debadging and adding 05 taillights with bluebat overlays and FI and what not--but I'm saving up for a 08 vette and this will be my daily........
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Shiet... you might be able to buy the Vette rightnow.... You should seriously check them out with the way GM is doing rightnow...
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