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Old 01-29-2007, 01:01 AM
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I got a quote to get my rear bumper painted and installed (gt500), and it was 450 (bumper was only 279)..is this reasonable or too much. Going to see how much the body shop at the ford dealer charges.

O, this was from a reputable, high end body shop.

Any first hand quotes would be well appreciated.
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Old 01-29-2007, 01:18 AM
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Maybe a little high, but not much. Primer-Paint- Clearcoat + Misc shop supplys +Labor.If they are high end and reputable, I'd think it was a good competitive quote.
See what the FORD guy's quote is. Remember, the FORD shop is 1 dept. of the dealership/profit center.
The bodyshop you went to sounds like that's pretty much all they do, and that would be a better job
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Old 01-29-2007, 02:35 AM
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I paid 300 for the front bumper cover from a local quality shop. That sounds a little high, just remember the cheapest shop might give you exactly what you paid for.
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Old 01-29-2007, 02:42 AM
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I got a quote to get my rear bumper painted and installed (gt500), and it was 450 (bumper was only 279)..is this reasonable or too much. Going to see how much the body shop at the ford dealer charges.

O, this was from a reputable, high end body shop.

Any first hand quotes would be well appreciated.
the dealer charged me 365..just for paint and install..bought the gt500 bumber 4 236
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Old 01-29-2007, 04:44 AM
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If $450 is just for paint, prep, clearcoat, and install, it is right in line with the average price. Of course you can get it done for less, but that would involve *knowing* someone, so to speak. Of course you could pay way more than that as well.

For a reputable shop at which you don't know the owner, that is a wholly acceptable price.

If $450 includes the bumper itself as well, PM the name, address, phone, names of employees, etc. so I can get a rate like that!
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Old 01-29-2007, 06:55 AM
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save yourself $200 and install it yourself.
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www.virtualbodyshop.com best prices and quality
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Old 01-29-2007, 12:21 PM
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How much is the GT 500 front fascia, head lamps, grille, etc? No fog lamps. A little off topic, but I'm curious.
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Old 01-29-2007, 01:46 PM
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How much is the GT 500 front fascia, head lamps, grille, etc? No fog lamps. A little off topic, but I'm curious.
I beileve the last I checked the complete front fascia conversion including grille was close to 1000
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Old 01-29-2007, 07:57 PM
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..yeh the gt500 front is like 1300. It is a lot because you need the new grilles, fogs, lights, bumper isolators, chin spoiler..etc


Ford dealer says 400.

I think I'm going to go with the body shop. They do really good work, and it is with install. so for 50 bux more, I think its better idea if I went with them.

I'll post pics when its finished. hopefully I'll drop it off tomorrow or the next day. And I'm going to get an exhaust setup, chin, and a grille. so in 2-3 weeks i'll have my personalized stang
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