Painted Bumperettes Question

[Boxtaboy]

Painted bumperettes are the way to go. Makes the rear look much cleaner and refined, imo.

[bnorman]

Thanks for the feedback guys. I now know that it is something I want to do. I also know from searching on the forum that I can get them done for no more than $285.

However, I have left over paint from my hardtop so I will check with the body shop to see what they will charge since I have paint that already matches.

Other comments or suggestions are more than welcome.

Bnorman

[djomlas]

i got a $95 qoute

and man do soemthing about that sig pic, its a whole page

[Boxtaboy]

Originally Posted by djomlas

...and man do soemthing about that sig pic, its a whole page

LOL! That is too funny.

[bnorman]

Originally Posted by djomlas

i got a $95 qoute

and man do soemthing about that sig pic, its a whole page

Who and where?

Thanks

[djomlas]

just a local shop here in chicago, i actually got the same quote at 3 places, give or take few bux.
just go to a randome paint shop and ask them, im sure if will be about the same

[bnorman]

Originally Posted by djomlas

just a local shop here in chicago, i actually got the same quote at 3 places, give or take few bux.
just go to a randome paint shop and ask them, im sure if will be about the same

Thank you,

bnorman

PS: I went to Paintscratch.com to get the cost of a DIY kit:

Paint: Meridian Metallic Clearcoat 6A6/X2 6A7/X2
Qty Description Cost Total
1 12.5 oz. Basecoat Spray Can 24.95
1 12.5 oz. Clearcoat Spray Can 10.95
1 2 oz. Rubbing Compound Bottle 3.50
1 2 oz. Wax and Grease Remover 1.80
1 2 oz. Acrylic Lacquer Thinner 1.75
1 12 oz. Bulldog Adhesion Promoter (Spray Can) 10.95
1 12.5 oz. Rubberized Primer Spray Can 14.95

Total Shipping/Handling 12.95
Grand Total: $81.80

[BOX5TR]

I swaped my 2000 front + rear bumpers for the updated 2003 look. I was having the shop paint my bumperettes as well - but was surprised when I came to pick up the car they said they didn't even put the bumperettes back on. I was a little nervous... But, turns out they got the euro bumper from the Porsche dealership, and it didnt have any of the holes in it for the bumperettes ... I went to look at the car a little worried - but wow, I was in love! The car looks amazing without the bumperettes all together. Sure, I have to do a little more worrying without the extra protection, etc. but... It looks amazing!

I'll post pics just as soon as I get my new GAHH top ;-)