[natedogg]

I actually Curbed the buttom of the front bumper. how much does it usually cost to replace it with a OEM painted front bumper?

thanks

[magmd]

Originally Posted by natedogg

I actually Curbed the buttom of the front bumper. how much does it usually cost to replace it with a OEM painted front bumper?

thanks

If you can't really see it. Leave it. Most people end up scraping the bottom eventually. If you are able to see it, AND it really bothers you...then a couple of options.

1. put up a WTB thread in the marketplace section. You should be able to get a used one in the $300 depending on which color you have, and where you are located. Of course, if you do self install then labor is free, if not--then add labor.

2. look to buy Mtech front bumper. This will cost you in the $500-600 range for a new part + $300 paint. Then again..labor issue on top of it.

3. Get new one from dealer. I would not recommend this option b/c they will rip you off. But this will likely be in the $1000+ range for new part+paint+install.

4. Go to local body shop and have them repaint the on you have. They may have to do a little body work to smooth it out again. But this will run you $300 paint + labor

Good luck bro.

[natedogg]

Originally Posted by magmd

If you can't really see it. Leave it. Most people end up scraping the bottom eventually. If you are able to see it, AND it really bothers you...then a couple of options.

1. put up a WTB thread in the marketplace section. You should be able to get a used one in the $300 depending on which color you have, and where you are located. Of course, if you do self install then labor is free, if not--then add labor.

2. look to buy Mtech front bumper. This will cost you in the $500-600 range for a new part + $300 paint. Then again..labor issue on top of it.

3. Get new one from dealer. I would not recommend this option b/c they will rip you off. But this will likely be in the $1000+ range for new part+paint+install.

4. Go to local body shop and have them repaint the on you have. They may have to do a little body work to smooth it out again. But this will run you $300 paint + labor

Good luck bro.

thanks magmd,
Its because im going to return my car soon because the lease is up, so i probably should repair it before they charge me an outrageous amount for it. Also i dont think they would accept the car with a mtech bumper

[magmd]

Originally Posted by natedogg

thanks magmd,
Its because im going to return my car soon because the lease is up, so i probably should repair it before they charge me an outrageous amount for it. Also i dont think they would accept the car with a mtech bumper

oh, then its best to get one from someone on here used.

They would take it with Mtech...its an OEM part. But no reason to spend that much money if you are just going to turn around and submit it back to them soon.

[Staszek]

Originally Posted by natedogg

thanks magmd,
Its because im going to return my car soon because the lease is up, so i probably should repair it before they charge me an outrageous amount for it. Also i dont think they would accept the car with a mtech bumper

Is it cracked or just really scraped up?

If its not cracked just get it resprayed cost you a few hundred dollars and then return the car.

A pic would help.

[Seminole]

A whole new bumper with paint and labor would cost around $1200ish.

[Dave4501]

You might try and touch up the scrapes with touch up paint. Sometimes, if the scrapes are not too bad you hardly notice them afterwards. Then you might take to the dealer before turn-in and ask if the car passes their visual inspection. If so, great. If not, ask what needs to be done. Of course, I wouldn't point out the scrapes until they see them and point them out to you.

A body shop or one of those guys that travels around to different dealerships should be able to repaint the scuffs for less than $200. When they're done, it shouldn't be noticable.