Corporate D

I purchased the Roush front fascia with fog lamps and harness today, but I got it unpainted because of the deal l was offered. Should I get it painted before or after I install it? Same question for the front splitter. Thanks in advance.

pascal

Before, for all kinds of reasons...
Easier to paint if you put it on saw horses. Hip level FTW!
Also, no masking involved (saves time and money) or risks of overspray on the rest of the car.

The only inconvenient I can see for someone that isn't a pro, is that you have to be careful when you put it back on if you're by yourself.
Tape bubble wrap on the fender sides at each corners where it meets with the bumper and you'll be safe from scratching anything...

Have fun.

Corporate D

any idea how much it would cost to paint and install if i get it professionally done?

09cs

Very from place place. Different places charge different rates.

05 Mustang

if you have the choice, I'd do it before

pascal

Anywhere from $300 to $500 with install, depending on the State.

Philostang

+1 on doing it off the car. Here's another reason why:

I just finished painting my trunk (covered spoiler holes) and new hood. Despite taking longer, the hood was a much more relaxed affair and came out better, since I could just walk away from it and didn't need it done on a specific date. That's really important for the DIYer, because if you want to screw up a paint job - rush it.

If the part is off the car, you're still driving it and there's no real rush so you have the luxury of time to do it well (or in my case, do it over...and over...and over until it looks respectable).

Just a thought.

Best,
-j