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YOUR RESEARCHJust got an estimate for road rash repair...
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I replaced the corner trims with new, and it turned out the body shop had a set of eyebrows still in a bag that had been bought incorrectly a few years ago, so he just gave them to me ( I paid cash), but I had them sand and repaint the scoops black, and they came out awesome.
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The plan is to repair the front bumper chips (hundreds of them, or more), fill in the license plate holes, repair the chips on the hood and fenders, repair the chips on the roof between the windshield and the sunroof, repair the chips on the mirrors, repair the chips on the rockers and the rear fender flares, and then paint with a blend into the rear quarter fenders.
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I had similar just done to mine, but replaced the front bumper cover with new as mine just had too much damage (backed into more than once) and had been repainted at least once before.
Use bumper will have chips and rash unless unusual
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Any used bumper will have chips and rash unless unusual.
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The estimate is from a reputable shop that is frequently used by our local Porsche dealer, BMW dealer, etc.
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The plan is to repair the front bumper chips (hundreds of them, or more), fill in the license plate holes, repair the chips on the hood and fenders, repair the chips on the roof between the windshield and the sunroof, repair the chips on the mirrors, repair the chips on the rockers and the rear fender flares, and then paint with a blend into the rear quarter fenders.
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The plan is to repair the front bumper chips (hundreds of them, or more), fill in the license plate holes, repair the chips on the hood and fenders, repair the chips on the roof between the windshield and the sunroof, repair the chips on the mirrors, repair the chips on the rockers and the rear fender flares, and then paint with a blend into the rear quarter fenders.
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The plan is to repair the front bumper chips (hundreds of them, or more), fill in the license plate holes, repair the chips on the hood and fenders, repair the chips on the roof between the windshield and the sunroof, repair the chips on the mirrors, repair the chips on the rockers and the rear fender flares, and then paint with a blend into the rear quarter fenders.
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I replaced the corner trims with new, and it turned out the body shop had a set of eyebrows still in a bag that had been bought incorrectly a few years ago, so he just gave them to me ( I paid cash), but I had them sand and repaint the scoops black, and they came out awesome.
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I had similar just done to mine, but replaced the front bumper cover with new as mine just had too much damage (backed into more than once) and had been repainted at least once before.
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As we looked at the front of the car, it seems that there was more road rash than I thought. The plan is to repair the front bumper chips (hundreds of them, or more), fill in the license plate holes, repair the chips on the hood and fenders, repair the chips on the roof between the windshield and the sunroof, repair the chips on the mirrors, repair the chips on the rockers and the rear fender flares, and then paint with a blend into the rear quarter fenders. This will essentially repaint 3/4 of the car.
The estimate is from a reputable shop that is frequently used by our local Porsche dealer, BMW dealer, etc. I know the owner and I have seen his work before. It is good.
The quote is just shy of $2,500. Considering the amount of work to be done, I don't think this sounds too high. Any thoughts or similar experiences?
Sounds very reasonable. I just had the front bumper of my S4 painted. I also had them strip off the old clear bra and reinstall on the bumper, hood, fender tips, and rocker panels. Total bill was 2K. It looks perfect!
Good idea. I'll do that... then you can all stare in horror at the horrible road rash...
I plan to drive the car this winter, so I'm debating waiting until spring to have it done. Not sure yet.
I had that done to my 944 by a body shop man that moonlights on the side - it cost about the same (he also painted everything that I could unbolt and bring him - hood, rear bumper, valance, etc.)
I got a similar estimate for an exterior "refurb" on my car. I think it is a reasonable price for a good quality shop. You could save some cash at a discount paint place, but, IMO, your quote is in line with the work being done.
-td
Not a bad thought, but the 996 is paid for, and I don't plan to switch to a 997 (or anything else) anytime soon. I'd rather get the 996 exactly the way I want it and enjoy it for a while.
I dont know about "exactly" - but I agree with make it yours and enjoy it, the money spent is for pure pleasure, THAT IS your return.........
and I agree, dont think I want a 997, but have not driven one either....if I was to "step up" I would look MKII GT3.... or step backwards (sideways) to an older car for a while just for fun
That's a good price, as long as they sand out the chips completely. I had similar just done to mine, but replaced the front bumper cover with new as mine just had too much damage (backed into more than once) and had been repainted at least once before. I found a new cover on the bay for $400 shipped. Not including the cost of the bumper, I paid $1600 for full hood, bumper, both fenders blend to doors and mirrors. Unfortunately there were 3 chips not sanded out completely and they are now little painted divots...still a 1000 times better than before, but a little disappointing. Some helpful hints for you: Consider replacing the mirror housing with new. Being plastic they are truly a PITA to sand without leaving depressions. They are cheap, like $70 each, and literally take 15 mins a side to replace on the car. Mine look amazing. In my case, the labor to refinish the many mirror chips was almost oa wash for new housings. In addition, I found when I replaced them that BOTH had cracks or were broken in the mounting stops where attached to the car. Make sure they plan to remove all molding anywhere they plan to paint. Taping will NEVER EVER come out right, I don't care HOW good they are. Along those same lines, plan on removing your bumper cover yourself and carefully remove (a little tricky to start, but once you get started, not too bad) the under headlight eyebrows carefully, the black plastic scoop/vanes in the bumper cover, and the lower corner skid trim. These are impossible to tape w/o looking shabby, and easy to remove if the cover is off. Hopefully, this shop will bake on the finish for the bumper, which cures the flex additive, and if they paint the mirrors and cover off the car, you will get a much nicer over all finish. Since that black trim has that "pebbled" finish and mine looked a little worn, I looked in to replacing them and found that the eyebrows are over $65 each, the intake is about $280, and the corners about $25 each. They are VERY easy to replace after the bumper cover is painted. I replaced the corner trims with new, and it turned out the body shop had a set of eyebrows still in a bag that had been bought incorrectly a few years ago, so he just gave them to me ( I paid cash), but I had them sand and repaint the scoops black, and they came out awesome. I waited a few months before getting new 3M film installed. Good luck!
he would still have to paint the bumper, and the rest of the car that needs patching and painting, unless you can find a mint bumper already painted its not going to save any money
sounds like a pretty good price, assuming they are a good shop and do a good job
Always better to find a new unpainted bumper and lay new paint. Any used bumper will have chips and rash unless unusual. Any repaint on urethane is less desireable. New from Sunset bumper was just over $700 plus S&H. My new one for $400 shipped was a good deal. (though it did have a small chip on the edge near the right headlight. Not really noticeable, and probably why it was not used.
I vote for new bumper, too. My local dealer quoted me $550 to repaint my existing bumper, and that included filling in a slight chip in the plastic.
How many of the chips are on the bumper versus the hood and fenders, Dennis?
The fenders have a few, nothing bad. The hood has more, but again, nothing crazy. The bumper has the majority of the chips.
The C4S bumpers cost a little more, but it may be worth it. I've also considered moving to a GT2 bumper if I have to make the change.
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