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Old Jun 3, 2008 | 01:24 PM
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Default Re: Cost to paint the front bumper

Originally Posted by FP
Like I said, I didn't feel like this is something I would do, but had to ask. I felt I was being perhaps a bit snobbish about them, and being that it's a simple job, I though maybe it might be OK. You bring up a good point though. I wasn't too concerned about pealing, but I am about the chipping. I'm having it done at a very good shop where I've had work done before for only $57 more.
Yep, with the exception of the area behind the wheels, the paint on the bumper gets the worse abuse from road debris than any other part of the car. There’s no point in going with an unknown to save $57. Going the cheapest route now might have ended up being the most expoensive.
 
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