What is average price of Walnut blasting? - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

EB9512 · 09-30-2012, 07:13 AM

My local BMW dealer offers the service...quoted "about $800.00" and suggested I wait until 60 or 70k. I am still under 50k now. Just curious as to what others have paid.

I don't think I need it yet but plan on installing a tune, DCI and OCC and thought it might be a good idea to get that done first.

Thanks

Dylan335i · 09-30-2012, 07:26 AM

That's the same I was quoted.... But just ended up doing a DIY with some B-12 Chem and gun brushes from Walmart.... Took me 4 1/2 hours from start to finish... So it's all about how valuable your time is

EB9512 · 09-30-2012, 07:57 AM

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Originally Posted by spoiledxjoker

That's the same I was quoted.... But just ended up doing a DIY with some B-12 Chem and gun brushes from Walmart.... Took me 4 1/2 hours from start to finish... So it's all about how valuable your time is

My time is valuable, but I would happily DIY if I had even a small amount of confidence in my ability under a hood. I have confidence in adding windshield washer fluid....but my skill set stops right after that....I will be paying for the service.

If you need to know how bad I am I could tell you about the experience changing the headlights out on my wife's Disco......let me just say that new trim parts need to be ordered and painted so probably a very expensive headlight. You won't see me posting in the DIY section...unless it is a picture of me sitting in a waiting area section with a cup of coffee.....and a lighter wallet.

eric@helix · 09-30-2012, 08:59 AM

$499 at Helix.

VNeBLOB42 · 09-30-2012, 10:14 AM

I was quoted $350 as a special. now it's $425 Elk Grove, Ca.

I wouldn't wait till 70k. did mine at 45k

SfValley335i · 09-30-2012, 10:29 AM

$350 is going price at most 'tuner' shops in SoCal

CrazyNole21 · 09-30-2012, 10:34 AM

$500 from a local race shop because they do it the old school way by cleaning it all by hand, not walnut blasting. Sometimes you can get lucky by a local forum member who does it. Got an estimate once for $300. Good luck as Im planning to do it now too since Im at 51k miles.

ihc95 · 09-30-2012, 11:33 AM

around $400 would be considered a good price

e90TiAg335i · 09-30-2012, 11:37 AM

I charge $250. No reason this should take more than 3 hours, even the first time. I did mine at 37k and they were pretty gunked up.

joec500 · 09-30-2012, 11:50 AM

600 for parts and labor at my local BMW dealer in San Francisco

ken1137 · 09-30-2012, 03:32 PM

$399 if you can make it down to the Chicago Suburbs...

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=746471

N54_Fan · 09-30-2012, 09:25 PM

I paid $600 including new gaskets at the stealership but I got a rental car for the day and got my car back with no hassles. Other local shops quoted $400 without changing gaskets which is about $60 in parts. So with gaskets would be about $460. The extra $140 for the rental car and piece of mind was worth it for me.

cvc 22349a · 09-30-2012, 09:28 PM

$350 at an indy shop at 43k miles. It needed it. Getting it done every 30-40k.

syd · 10-01-2012, 12:23 AM

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Originally Posted by cvc 22349a

$350 at an indy shop at 43k miles. It needed it. Getting it done every 30-40k.

Which shop did you get it done at?

cvc 22349a · 10-01-2012, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by syd

Which shop did you get it done at?

Revolution Auto in Vallejo. That was an intro price. I think it's $450. now.

EB9512 · 10-01-2012, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by ken1137

$399 if you can make it down to the Chicago Suburbs...

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=746471

Thanks for the heads-up on VS. I sent them a message and my contact information through their web site. Would love to have found a great shop for non-dealer / non-CPO items. I am in MI but really not far from their shop.

kaigoss69 · 10-07-2012, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by e90TiAg335i

I charge $250. No reason this should take more than 3 hours, even the first time. I did mine at 37k and they were pretty gunked up.

e90TiAg335i did mine last week and he did a super job and his pricing is very reasonable! The whole thing only took about 3 hours. The throttle response is like night and day now and the engine pulls much harder. I highly recommend having this done.

Whoever is close to JAX you should definitely consider having this done by e90TiAg335i.

sammy_0559 · 10-07-2012, 05:59 PM

People in DFW TX should click the link below in my sig

fair price IMO with the price of new gaskets and the cost of walnut shells included.. join the Group buy and come down to texas

shaginwagon13 · 10-07-2012, 06:13 PM

Not to thread jack, but I am planning to do this myself and was wonder what gaskets I need to order?

I have '08 335i Coupe.

son_of_siggy · 10-07-2012, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by shaginwagon13

Not to thread jack, but I am planning to do this myself and was wonder what gaskets I need to order?

I have '08 335i Coupe.

Intake manifold gaskets.

shaginwagon13 · 10-07-2012, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by son_of_siggy

Intake manifold gaskets.

Is there a site that I can get them for cheap or should I just head down to my local dealership and pick them up?

Stucks · 10-07-2012, 06:40 PM

400 without new IM gaskets, 420-430 with.

09-30-2012, 07:13 AM	#1
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09-30-2012, 07:26 AM	#2
Dylan335i Lieutenant Drives: 2007 BMW 335i Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Orlando Posts: 404 iTrader: (3)	That's the same I was quoted.... But just ended up doing a DIY with some B-12 Chem and gun brushes from Walmart.... Took me 4 1/2 hours from start to finish... So it's all about how valuable your time is __________________ JB4 G5 / Walboro LPFP/ BMS Flash/ M3 Rep Front Bumper / OSS Headlights / BC Coilovers / 5" ETS FMIC / 3" VRSF Downpipes / AA Charge Pipe & BOV / BMS DCI / LCI Tails / CSL Trunk / CF Interior / CF Emblems / Cyba Air Scoops / 15% Tints / 5k Fogs / EBC RedStuff Pads / Drilled & Slotted Rotors / ECS SS Brake Lines

09-30-2012, 08:59 AM	#4
eric@helix BimmerPost Supporting Vendor Drives: 01 M Coupe, 08 135i, '12 328i Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 719 iTrader: (0)	$499 at Helix. __________________ Facebook \| Website

09-30-2012, 10:14 AM	#5
VNeBLOB42 Lieutenant Colonel Drives: PTF E50_007_E92 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Sacramento, Ca Posts: 1,512 iTrader: (0) Garage List 007 335i E92 [3.83]	I was quoted $350 as a special. now it's $425 Elk Grove, Ca. I wouldn't wait till 70k. did mine at 45k __________________ "Thinking w/ the End in Mind" Some E9x Picture Game Points

09-30-2012, 10:29 AM	#6
SfValley335i Colonel Drives: Current:135i Sold:335i sedan Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: City of Angels Posts: 2,054 iTrader: (7)	$350 is going price at most 'tuner' shops in SoCal __________________ Made 417whp/403wtq in 2008 no meth/nos

09-30-2012, 10:34 AM	#7
CrazyNole21 Phizzle Drives: 07 BMW 335i Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Florida Posts: 217 iTrader: (9)	$500 from a local race shop because they do it the old school way by cleaning it all by hand, not walnut blasting. Sometimes you can get lucky by a local forum member who does it. Got an estimate once for $300. Good luck as Im planning to do it now too since Im at 51k miles. __________________ /BMS DCI/Konis/H&Rs/Hotckis/MS/OEM Blacklines/BBS RS-GT/

09-30-2012, 11:33 AM	#8
ihc95 Captain Drives: TiAg E92 335i Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: NJ Posts: 654 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 BMW 335i Coupe [0.00]	around $400 would be considered a good price __________________ COBB, ER FMIC Full Kit, AR DPs, Forge DVs, aFe Stage 2 Sealed Intake, RB PCV upgrade

09-30-2012, 11:37 AM	#9
e90TiAg335i Captain Drives: 10 e90 335i Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: jacksonville, FL Posts: 839 iTrader: (4) Garage List 2010 e90 335i [0.00]	I charge $250. No reason this should take more than 3 hours, even the first time. I did mine at 37k and they were pretty gunked up. __________________ JB4, BMS DCI, DP, VMR V710, Sonic Tuning S1 coilovers, 20%tint, 35% wndshld - Hybrid Ovations, Soundsplinter 10" and Zapco DC Ref amps, white gauge cluster

09-30-2012, 11:50 AM	#10
joec500 Colonel Drives: it has 4 wheels Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: San Francisco Posts: 2,721 iTrader: (10)	600 for parts and labor at my local BMW dealer in San Francisco __________________ 2007 E92 6MT SGM: MusicarNW Level 2, Procede Rev 2.5, FFTEC/Vishnu LPFP with Flexfuel Sensor and Flash, M3 Offset V701's, WaveTrac LSD, Michelin PSS, Downpipes, M3 Control Arms, TCKline D/A Suspension, LCI Tail lights, Lux AE's, ER Charge Pipe, DCI's, Mtech Front and Rear, M3 Sideskirts, HPF Stage 1 Clutch

09-30-2012, 03:32 PM	#11
ken1137 Colonel Drives: a slow 2009 e90 335i Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Chicago Posts: 2,540 iTrader: (6) Garage List 2009 e90 335i [2.17]	$399 if you can make it down to the Chicago Suburbs... http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=746471 __________________ BMWCCA member

09-30-2012, 09:25 PM	#12
N54_Fan Lieutenant Drives: BMW Join Date: May 2008 Location: Parts unknown Posts: 502 iTrader: (0)	I paid $600 including new gaskets at the stealership but I got a rental car for the day and got my car back with no hassles. Other local shops quoted $400 without changing gaskets which is about $60 in parts. So with gaskets would be about $460. The extra $140 for the rental car and piece of mind was worth it for me.

09-30-2012, 09:28 PM	#13
cvc 22349a Lieutenant Colonel Drives: 335i Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: SF Bay Posts: 1,761 iTrader: (8)	$350 at an indy shop at 43k miles. It needed it. Getting it done every 30-40k. __________________ 2007 E90 335i, TiAg, 6AT, ZPP, ZSP, ZCW, 6FL, HD Quaife lsd, ETS fmic, GIAC tune, Dinan intake/exhaust, KW/M3/Meyle susp, Apex Arc 8, Mich PSS

10-07-2012, 05:59 PM	#18
sammy_0559 Lieutenant Colonel Drives: e93 2008 Montego Metallic 335i Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: FortWorth, Texas Posts: 1,733 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 E93 335i [1.83]	People in DFW TX should click the link below in my sig fair price IMO with the price of new gaskets and the cost of walnut shells included.. join the Group buy and come down to texas __________________ FBO..turbos bolted on too ..METH. *FREEE SYRIA*

10-07-2012, 06:13 PM	#19
shaginwagon13 Captain Drives: BMW 335i Coupe Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Toronto Posts: 854 iTrader: (4)	Not to thread jack, but I am planning to do this myself and was wonder what gaskets I need to order? I have '08 335i Coupe.

10-07-2012, 06:40 PM	#22
Stucks Captain Drives: 2008 E92 335i Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Montgomery County, MD Posts: 993 iTrader: (6)	400 without new IM gaskets, 420-430 with. __________________ Current: 2008 e92 335i coupe. FBO+e85. Stock exhaust, no meth. 421whp/457wtq Previous: 2003 Honda Accord V6 coupe: AEM V2, zex 75 wet shot (sold)

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