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Post by tee.gilding » Wed Jun 06, 2018 8:18 am

I'm considering buying an E86 Z4C in Carbon Black. It could do with a respray of the front and rear bumpers due to some scratches and scrapes on both. What is a good estimate of cost to factor in to my purchase?
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Post by Bluecat » Wed Jun 06, 2018 9:35 am

Around £300 per bumper?

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Post by Mister T » Wed Jun 06, 2018 10:15 am

I was quoted £350 recently

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Post by Ducklakeview » Wed Jun 06, 2018 10:17 am

I'd say those prices are high. £200 should see a top job at a decent bodyshop.

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Post by tee.gilding » Wed Jun 06, 2018 10:43 am

Ducklakeview wrote: Wed Jun 06, 2018 10:17 am I'd say those prices are high. £200 should see a top job at a decent bodyshop.

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Is that per bumper or collectively?
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Post by Ducklakeview » Wed Jun 06, 2018 10:50 am

For one, but I'd be expecting to not pay double for the two, bearing in mind they'll "already have the gun and paint out"

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Post by tee.gilding » Wed Jun 06, 2018 11:19 am

That's not too bad really. Anyone able to recommend a decent spray shop on the south coast, somewhere near to Southampton/Bournemouth ideally!
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Post by kis » Wed Jun 06, 2018 12:25 pm

Silverzedtom had some work done in that sort of area. Not sure how much it set him back tho. Check this out (and maybe pm him so you've got an idea of costs) viewtopic.php?f=15&t=105015
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Post by GAZA62 » Thu Jun 07, 2018 5:39 pm

£300 would be a good price in the South I was paying that 10 years ago but it was a superb job from a popular body shop I would expect to pay around £400 to £500 for a top job but then I am on the outskirts of London.
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Post by Phil-E30 » Thu Jun 07, 2018 7:15 pm

I suppose it depends on region. In NI, for arguably the best quality job available in the country, it cost £300 to have my front bumper painted. I learned the "buy cheap, buy twice" lesson with bodywork years ago. Not worth cheaping out on.
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Post by tee.gilding » Fri Jun 08, 2018 9:35 am

Phil-E30 wrote: Thu Jun 07, 2018 7:15 pm I suppose it depends on region. In NI, for arguably the best quality job available in the country, it cost £300 to have my front bumper painted. I learned the "buy cheap, buy twice" lesson with bodywork years ago. Not worth cheaping out on.
Definitely not worth cheaping out on! That's why I'm trying to get an idea of what to budget for. :)
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Post by Mark-Z4 » Fri Jun 08, 2018 10:47 am

I normally pay £250 for a bumper. I had the Z done last year and the E93 last month. Plymouth.
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Post by firebobby » Fri Jun 08, 2018 11:06 am

Would you have the bumper sprayed on the car or take it off, looking at getting my front bumper spayed ?
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Post by Russ59 » Fri Jun 08, 2018 12:23 pm

I’v recently had my front bumper, bonnet, front wings and new rear spoiler resprayed for £500.
Bonnet and bumper both removed, bonnet also took back to metal, apparently had 4 resprays in its time.
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Post by tee.gilding » Fri Jun 08, 2018 2:31 pm

Russ59 wrote: Fri Jun 08, 2018 12:23 pm I’v recently had my front bumper, bonnet, front wings and new rear spoiler resprayed for £500.
Bonnet and bumper both removed, bonnet also took back to metal, apparently had 4 resprays in its time.
That's an impressive price for that much work! Mind telling us who did the work?
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