where to get m3 lip painted cheap in San Jose/South Bay area?

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Jul 21, 2007 | 03:42 PM
  #1  
Hey
I just picked up an m3 lip and tried painting it myself, but decided that was a bad idea. So i sanded it all back down and am ready to take it to a professional. Ive called around, and have gotten some ridiculous price quotes ($200 for an m3 lip spoiler???). Does anybody know of any good paint shops that will paint it for a cheap price?
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Jul 21, 2007 | 03:45 PM
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eip.com

But $200-300 sounds average to paint and mount a spoiler.
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Jul 22, 2007 | 02:55 AM
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Shouldn't be more than $50 painted...
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Jul 22, 2007 | 04:09 AM
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Quote: Shouldn't be more than $50 painted...
Yes, that is what i am looking for! Hmm... would you happen to know of any shops that do it for around that price?
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Jul 22, 2007 | 04:36 AM
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$100 sounds about right. $50 is either A. Hookup price or B. Crappy *** quick job.

200-300 sounds ridiculous for a lip spoiler even IF they install it for you. So they charge 100 to paint and another 200 to peel the sticker back and stick it on? lol.
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Jul 22, 2007 | 04:40 AM
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Quote: $100 sounds about right. $50 is either A. Hookup price or B. Crappy *** quick job.

200-300 sounds ridiculous for a lip spoiler even IF they install it for you. So they charge 100 to paint and another 200 to peel the sticker back and stick it on? lol.
dont forget they have to walk to the garbage can and throw it away and then bring it outside so the garbage men come and pick it up
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Jul 22, 2007 | 02:20 PM
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Quote: dont forget they have to walk to the garbage can and throw it away and then bring it outside so the garbage men come and pick it up
Hey Kris, have you found a job yet? Maybe you should change a career as a Comedian cause you such a funny guy!
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Jul 22, 2007 | 03:09 PM
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Hey thanks for all the info guys. Do you guys know of any cheap places to get it done though?
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Jul 22, 2007 | 04:48 PM
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Quote: Hey Kris, have you found a job yet? Maybe you should change a career as a Comedian cause you such a funny guy!
lol no i am enjoying my summer. i been to hella meets its so fun hahhaha. what colors your car? i might be painting something soon so i can ask how much to make a lil extra paint.
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Jul 22, 2007 | 04:52 PM
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they have to prep it, get the paint and mix it, paint it and clear it then install it. if you can find someone to do that for 50 youd be better off painting it yourself. spend the extra for a good job
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Jul 23, 2007 | 02:26 AM
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Quote: they have to prep it, get the paint and mix it, paint it and clear it then install it. if you can find someone to do that for 50 youd be better off painting it yourself. spend the extra for a good job
I think he just wants it painted and he can stick it on himself.

I'd pay no more than 100 for such a small piece, maybe even 150 and I'd want it PERFECT. If you look for the cheapest place to do it, then you may end up with a crappy job then end up paying MORE to get it to look right. Just do it right the first time man, you won't regret it. Try going to SIMPLE IMAGE AUTOBODY in South Bay. I don't have their number but this guy on the M3forum takes his car there and his car is bada55.

Cheap stuff usually isn't good and good stuff usually isn't cheap.
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Jul 23, 2007 | 03:51 AM
  #12  
thanks for the recommendation disco... i might take it there.
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Jul 23, 2007 | 03:17 PM
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what kind of lip is it? I am looking for one too
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Jul 23, 2007 | 11:50 PM
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Quote: what kind of lip is it? I am looking for one too
THERE IS A GUY ON EBAY SELLING ONE PAINTED FOR $60 SHIPPED. I WILL POST SOME PICS WHEN I'M FREE. YOU COULD EVEN TELL HIM HOW LONG YOU WANTED!!!
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