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jiggysubman · 12-03-2005, 07:33 PM

I was looking at a new rear bumper, they cost about $350 on the 986online.com site unpainted (you might be able to find one cheaper on ebay). I got a quote from a good custom paint shop in Jacksonville FL, for $225 to paint and install it. Just remember that with a slightly older car, the paint has probably faded a bit, so get it matched as opposed to using the paint code. On my 97 I've also noticed that the paint fades at a different rate on the platic pieces (fuel door, mirrors) vs. the sheet metal, vs. whatever material the bumpers are.

12-03-2005, 07:33 PM	#3
jiggysubman Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Kings Bay Posts: 63	I was looking at a new rear bumper, they cost about $350 on the 986online.com site unpainted (you might be able to find one cheaper on ebay). I got a quote from a good custom paint shop in Jacksonville FL, for $225 to paint and install it. Just remember that with a slightly older car, the paint has probably faded a bit, so get it matched as opposed to using the paint code. On my 97 I've also noticed that the paint fades at a different rate on the platic pieces (fuel door, mirrors) vs. the sheet metal, vs. whatever material the bumpers are. __________________ Never use a big word where a dimunitive one will suffice. 97 Guards Red 82k miles