Bumper Repaint Cost - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

omare90 · 09-01-2012, 02:24 AM

I swear my bumper is a rock magnet. The amount of paint chips on it makes it appear dirty.

Thinking about repainting it now. My car is jet black, which I know is a special mix. Does anyone know how much it will cost to repaint just the bumper?

rickysahota · 09-01-2012, 04:12 AM

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Originally Posted by omare90

I swear my bumper is a rock magnet. The amount of paint chips on it makes it appear dirty.

Thinking about repainting it now. My car is jet black, which I know is a special mix. Does anyone know how much it will cost to repaint just the bumper?

$400-600 for a good job.

bumere90 · 09-01-2012, 07:56 AM

^ lol no..
depends where you go
my buddy owns a collision shop and he normally charges me $150 to repaint any bumper or fender. he does an excellent job and gives his customers 5 year warranty
the max that you should pay is $250-$300
anything over that is ripping you off, considering that your bumper doesn't need any repairs.

Rmk392 · 09-01-2012, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by rickysahota

$400-600 for a good job.

Similiar price I pay. This is the price for the high end shops that only do BMW and Benz etc...

If you go to normal body shops the price will be cheaper.

AddictedToBavarian · 09-01-2012, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by rickysahota

$400-600 for a good job.

This is what I was quoted when I repainted both front and back bumpers because of imperfections. I offered to pay cash and they dropped it down to $375/bumper. I've done this many times before too, they always cut you a deal if you mention cash.

AndyR83 · 09-01-2012, 10:03 AM

Around here it's 300-450

omare90 · 09-01-2012, 02:28 PM

Thanks guys. I'll keep those prices in mind and shop around. My worry is that cheaper deals may lead to lesser quality paint jobs.

Joe- · 09-01-2012, 03:00 PM

I am paying 3k to do Hood, front bumper, rockers, rear bumper, and some minor repairs - Roof dings, quarter dings,

The place does excellent work.

2ndname · 09-01-2012, 03:12 PM

I second the 300-450 for front bumper repaint with no body work. Jet black is nice but does it get jacked by rock chips or what.

cmyk · 09-01-2012, 03:23 PM

My shop quoted me $350-400. That's about the going rate around here for the higher-end shops. Mine is getting repainted for free now, though, as part of an insurance claim. I was days away from paying out of pocket to have the bumper resprayed and I'm glad I waited

omare90 · 09-01-2012, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by cmyk

My shop quoted me $350-400. That's about the going rate around here for the higher-end shops. Mine is getting repainted for free now, though, as part of an insurance claim. I was days away from paying out of pocket to have the bumper resprayed and I'm glad I waited

How are you getting yours done as part of insurance claim? Did you have accident else where?

omare90 · 09-01-2012, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Joe-

I am paying 3k to do Hood, front bumper, rockers, rear bumper, and some minor repairs - Roof dings, quarter dings,

The place does excellent work.

Wow for 3K shouldn't they do the whole thing? What if you have parts of your car look shiny and others not as much?

Joe- · 09-01-2012, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by omare90

How are you getting yours done as part of insurance claim? Did you have accident else where?

She had hail damage.

omare90 · 09-01-2012, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by 2ndname

I second the 300-450 for front bumper repaint with no body work. Jet black is nice but does it get jacked by rock chips or what.

Yeah rock chips stick out a lot due to high contrast... really sucks. I know I'll end up painting it again in a year or so.

omare90 · 09-01-2012, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Joe-

She had hail damage.

Ouch!

Wingman335 · 09-01-2012, 03:55 PM

My rear bumper was repainted for about $450. It was covered under insurance. I bet the front will be in the same ballpark. This was in a speciality shop dealing with European makes only.

cmyk · 09-01-2012, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by omare90

Ouch!

More like a meteor shower

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=705347
^^^ Pics on page 1 and 4, video on page 2. ^^^

Joe- · 09-01-2012, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by omare90

Wow for 3K shouldn't they do the whole thing? What if you have parts of your car look shiny and others not as much?

This isn't maaco, you figure each part is approx 500.00 to paint.

500 hood
500 front bumper
500 rear bumper
500 rockers
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2,000.00

add in the misc shit that I need done such as roof damage, quarter dings and some scratches on the trunk.

3k is a fair price IMO. especially for a high end shop.

Also this is with me providing the replacement parts. Which I've acquired over time. Pretty much the whole car will be painted, only because if you do the hood you have to blend the fenders, if you do the rear bumper you have to blend the quarters so it pretty much is the whole car getting painted.

lkw15 · 09-01-2012, 05:52 PM

A good shop in my area quoted me $660.

01Prowler · 09-01-2012, 05:59 PM

Got my front bumper repainted jet black for $250 about six months ago.

junkie90 · 09-01-2012, 06:45 PM

$400 for my front bumper in BSM. Good luck with your search.

2ndname · 09-01-2012, 06:48 PM

Sometimes depending on how bad your bumper is, might as well replace it and get it repainted at the same time. Mine was abused from the previous owner, rips/tears, chips...headache. Even if they are to fix it, it won't be the same. Buying used, unfortunately as a beggar I can't choose, haha.

09-01-2012, 02:24 AM	#1
omare90 New Member Drives: 328xi Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 24 iTrader: (0)	Bumper Repaint Cost I swear my bumper is a rock magnet. The amount of paint chips on it makes it appear dirty. Thinking about repainting it now. My car is jet black, which I know is a special mix. Does anyone know how much it will cost to repaint just the bumper?
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09-01-2012, 07:56 AM	#3
bumere90 Grozniy Drives: E90 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: FL Posts: 2,303 iTrader: (11)	^ lol no.. depends where you go my buddy owns a collision shop and he normally charges me $150 to repaint any bumper or fender. he does an excellent job and gives his customers 5 year warranty the max that you should pay is $250-$300 anything over that is ripping you off, considering that your bumper doesn't need any repairs. __________________ http://funnyasduck.net/wp-content/up...imated-gif.gif

09-01-2012, 10:03 AM	#6
AndyR83 Lieutenant Drives: E92 335i FBO Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: PA Posts: 577 iTrader: (5)	Around here it's 300-450 __________________ Do NOT do business with driftbrick744 aka Ian Haan!!!

09-01-2012, 03:12 PM	#9
2ndname Autobot Drives: E90 325i Auto~NO~Go Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: East Bay Posts: 455 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 BMW 325i [5.00]	I second the 300-450 for front bumper repaint with no body work. Jet black is nice but does it get jacked by rock chips or what. __________________

09-01-2012, 03:23 PM	#10
cmyk resident girl. Drives: 2008 335i Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 1,004 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 BMW 335i [4.38]	My shop quoted me $350-400. That's about the going rate around here for the higher-end shops. Mine is getting repainted for free now, though, as part of an insurance claim. I was days away from paying out of pocket to have the bumper resprayed and I'm glad I waited __________________ 2008 E90 335i // Black Everything // photos COBB tuned / QTP e-cutouts / Helix FMIC / cp-e DCI / AWE BOVs / Black M6 wheels + Toyo Proxes (and yes, I am a girl)

09-01-2012, 02:28 PM	#7
omare90 New Member Drives: 328xi Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 24 iTrader: (0)	Thanks guys. I'll keep those prices in mind and shop around. My worry is that cheaper deals may lead to lesser quality paint jobs.

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Joe- Lieutenant Drives: 07 E92 335i Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Greenwich CT Posts: 524 iTrader: (2)	I am paying 3k to do Hood, front bumper, rockers, rear bumper, and some minor repairs - Roof dings, quarter dings, The place does excellent work.

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Wingman335 First Lieutenant Drives: A4, 2011 335i E92 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 315 iTrader: (0)	My rear bumper was repainted for about $450. It was covered under insurance. I bet the front will be in the same ballpark. This was in a speciality shop dealing with European makes only. __________________

09-01-2012, 05:52 PM	#19
lkw15 Captain Drives: 2011 e90 328i Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Virginia Posts: 931 iTrader: (2) Garage List 2011 e90 328 [5.00] 2006 330i - Sold (M ... [0.00] 2001 e39 M5 - Sold ... [5.00] 2006 - Sold (April ... [0.00] 2006 - Sold (May 20 ... [0.00]	A good shop in my area quoted me $660.

09-01-2012, 05:59 PM	#20
01Prowler New Member Drives: 2006 330i Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 6 iTrader: (0)	Got my front bumper repainted jet black for $250 about six months ago.

09-01-2012, 06:45 PM	#21
junkie90 Lieutenant Colonel Drives: daily Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 1,701 iTrader: (8)	$400 for my front bumper in BSM. Good luck with your search. __________________ Betty For sale:PM me! H&R sport springs and VMR v710

09-01-2012, 06:48 PM	#22
2ndname Autobot Drives: E90 325i Auto~NO~Go Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: East Bay Posts: 455 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 BMW 325i [5.00]	Sometimes depending on how bad your bumper is, might as well replace it and get it repainted at the same time. Mine was abused from the previous owner, rips/tears, chips...headache. Even if they are to fix it, it won't be the same. Buying used, unfortunately as a beggar I can't choose, haha. __________________

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