MTech Full Kit / Paint / Installation Cost - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

AJ · 11-29-2010, 01:08 PM

I was told that a particular body shop would charge ~2500 to put on a full M-Tech kit, which sounded reasonable...provided that was the total price (kit included). I come to find out that the price for paint and install alone came out to ~2200, not including the price of the kit.

I feel like I'm getting a raw deal, but at this point, the car is at the shop, the work is done, and I'm responsible for the cost of the kit and paint/installation.

Does this price sound a little high for paint/install? What is the usual amount of hours spent on paint / install (so I can possibly argue the number of labor hours)? Do I have any recourse as far as bringing the price down?

pseto · 11-29-2010, 01:51 PM

$2500 for paint/install is ridiculous. but i've heard worst than that.

painting is the major concern, who much would they charge just for that? removing/replacing the front/rear bumper aint that hard; there's prob a DIY on this board somewhere.

huyner328 · 11-29-2010, 01:54 PM

I would definitely recommend not to pay a shop to install. The DIYs available on E90 are great. I'd guestimate from what I've seen/heard that the cost should be easily/way under $1500 for just paint.

AJ · 11-29-2010, 02:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pseto

$2500 for paint/install is ridiculous. but i've heard worst than that.

painting is the major concern, who much would they charge just for that? removing/replacing the front/rear bumper aint that hard; there's prob a DIY on this board somewhere.

Quote:

Originally Posted by huyner328

I would definitely recommend not to pay a shop to install. The DIYs available on E90 are great. I'd guestimate from what I've seen/heard that the cost should be easily/way under $1500 for just paint.

Unfortunately, the work has already been done...

...I'm just seeing what I should have expected to pay had I not been boneheaded and let the shop do it. I would like to have some hard numbers when I go in to talk with the shop, because there was no written quote to do the work

(yes, yes, I know I'm an idiot - this was done as a supplement to a fender bender).

sidekick96 · 11-29-2010, 02:53 PM

Paint and install should not have cost you more than $1500-1600.00 sorry

IRL-MN · 11-29-2010, 02:56 PM

I bought the kit from Tischer and had a shop used by my local dealer paint and install it on my old 2008 335i - cost about $4500 total.

huyner328 · 11-29-2010, 04:44 PM

Well, let's see some pictures of this newly make-over beast!

bimmertt · 11-29-2010, 06:32 PM

Now $2500 would've been way too cheap for parts/install/labor. That should've been your first clue that something wasn't adding up right.

Paint shouldn't have cost more than $1200. Labor is relatively easy, but body shops will charge an arm and leg for it. Definitely got ripped on this one, but not much you can do now but enjoy it.

They should also have a receipt breaking down paint/labor for you. That will tell where they really took advantage of you.

1fresh8 · 11-29-2010, 07:00 PM

you guys need longtran! qoute he gave me for a full kit painted and installed is unbeatable

pseto · 11-29-2010, 09:06 PM

definitely get an itemized receipt and post it up so we can flame them!!!

e92phreak · 11-29-2010, 09:16 PM

Buy from longtran. He'll order it and paint it for you... you just need someone to install.

Mr. Maboomba · 11-30-2010, 01:29 AM

Yikes, AJ! That's ridiculous. Sorry to hear about the bad outcome. It's always important to get a full and written quote when doing body work - now you know, though, right??

You should argue the price. Send me a copy of the invoice if you like. It's important to make sure they aren't double charging you for some of the nested/related line items in the estimating software.

Ps - some of you guys need to learn how to read. The work is done. Not sure how advertisements for longtran are helping...

ihsanshaik · 11-30-2010, 01:45 AM

maaco all of it for 500 lol

AJ · 11-30-2010, 07:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by huyner328

Well, let's see some pictures of this newly make-over beast!

Will do, soon!

Quote:

Originally Posted by bimmertt

Now $2500 would've been way too cheap for parts/install/labor. That should've been your first clue that something wasn't adding up right.

Paint shouldn't have cost more than $1200. Labor is relatively easy, but body shops will charge an arm and leg for it. Definitely got ripped on this one, but not much you can do now but enjoy it.

They should also have a receipt breaking down paint/labor for you. That will tell where they really took advantage of you.

Quote:

Originally Posted by pseto

definitely get an itemized receipt and post it up so we can flame them!!!

The body shop has been cordial and responsive, and they are working with me. I'm hoping for the best and I'm not trying to flame them, since they have responded more than appropriately so far.

I'll keep you guys posted when I get some more information.

SE3P_to_E90 · 12-02-2010, 03:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sidekick96

Paint and install should not have cost you more than $1500-1600.00 sorry

That's what i paid for the full mtech kit install.

Mr. Maboomba · 12-06-2010, 11:05 AM

Any update? If the car is done, any pics?

AJ · 12-07-2010, 10:01 PM

Got a few camera phone pictures below:

(In the Dark)

To make a long story short, I was in the shop for a fender bender, and decided that I might as well get the full M-tech body kit put on instead of the stock front bumper. It took a few times of doing inspections on this car to finally get it back how it should look, but I think it ended up looking pretty sweet. The shop worked with me on the price, and it ended up being pretty reasonable to get the full kit painted and put on, after factoring in what insurance would have paid to replace the front bumper.

Thoughts on the new look?

If you guys want specific comments about the shop I used / what I dealt with / what I paid, feel free to PM me.

huyner328 · 12-08-2010, 02:09 AM

Love it. The stock front is just so plain.

import36 · 12-08-2010, 04:05 PM

that does look good man! i'm hoping for an m-tech front and rear bumper some day...

AJ · 12-09-2010, 07:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by huyner328

Love it. The stock front is just so plain.

Quote:

Originally Posted by import36

that does look good man! i'm hoping for an m-tech front and rear bumper some day...

Thanks Guys!

I'm glad everything worked out.

I think the new kit makes the rims look a little small...maybe I should go for some style 313's?

jeanchristophele · 12-10-2010, 11:22 AM

Looks good. If you don't mind I'm curious on how much they charged for paint?

Quote:

Originally Posted by AJ

Got a few camera phone pictures below:

(In the Dark)

To make a long story short, I was in the shop for a fender bender, and decided that I might as well get the full M-tech body kit put on instead of the stock front bumper. It took a few times of doing inspections on this car to finally get it back how it should look, but I think it ended up looking pretty sweet. The shop worked with me on the price, and it ended up being pretty reasonable to get the full kit painted and put on, after factoring in what insurance would have paid to replace the front bumper.

Thoughts on the new look?

If you guys want specific comments about the shop I used / what I dealt with / what I paid, feel free to PM me.

AJ · 12-10-2010, 06:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jeanchristophele

If you don't mind I'm curious on how much they charged for paint?

Paint Labor + Paint Supplies was roughly $1200

11-29-2010, 01:08 PM	#1
AJ Enlisted Member Drives: Silver 335i Sport Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: MD Posts: 47 iTrader: (0)	MTech Full Kit / Paint / Installation Cost I was told that a particular body shop would charge ~2500 to put on a full M-Tech kit, which sounded reasonable...provided that was the total price (kit included). I come to find out that the price for paint and install alone came out to ~2200, not including the price of the kit. I feel like I'm getting a raw deal, but at this point, the car is at the shop, the work is done, and I'm responsible for the cost of the kit and paint/installation. Does this price sound a little high for paint/install? What is the usual amount of hours spent on paint / install (so I can possibly argue the number of labor hours)? Do I have any recourse as far as bringing the price down? Last edited by AJ; 12-09-2010 at 07:05 PM. Reason: No more sad face in the title...
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11-29-2010, 01:51 PM	#2
pseto Major General Drives: M3 E92 ZCP, M Roadster, X5 4.4 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Columbia, MD Posts: 6,087 iTrader: (4)	$2500 for paint/install is ridiculous. but i've heard worst than that. painting is the major concern, who much would they charge just for that? removing/replacing the front/rear bumper aint that hard; there's prob a DIY on this board somewhere. __________________ Paul Seto - BMW Car Club of America National Capital Chapter (MD/DC/NoVA), President & Social Chairman Become a BMW CCA member & reference my member# 339225 Join our NCC Facebook Page

11-29-2010, 01:54 PM	#3
huyner328 BimmerPost Supporting Vendor Drives: Slow Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: NoVA Posts: 1,765 iTrader: (8) Garage List 2010 BMW E90 M3 [4.87] 1987 BMW 325iC [0.00]	I would definitely recommend not to pay a shop to install. The DIYs available on E90 are great. I'd guestimate from what I've seen/heard that the cost should be easily/way under $1500 for just paint. __________________ FREE MIXES! https://soundcloud.com/djbradpiff

11-29-2010, 04:44 PM	#7
huyner328 BimmerPost Supporting Vendor Drives: Slow Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: NoVA Posts: 1,765 iTrader: (8) Garage List 2010 BMW E90 M3 [4.87] 1987 BMW 325iC [0.00]	Well, let's see some pictures of this newly make-over beast! __________________ FREE MIXES! https://soundcloud.com/djbradpiff

11-29-2010, 09:06 PM	#10
pseto Major General Drives: M3 E92 ZCP, M Roadster, X5 4.4 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Columbia, MD Posts: 6,087 iTrader: (4)	definitely get an itemized receipt and post it up so we can flame them!!! __________________ Paul Seto - BMW Car Club of America National Capital Chapter (MD/DC/NoVA), President & Social Chairman Become a BMW CCA member & reference my member# 339225 Join our NCC Facebook Page

11-29-2010, 02:53 PM	#5
sidekick96 Private First Class Drives: 335i coupe Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: U S of A Posts: 199 iTrader: (2)	Paint and install should not have cost you more than $1500-1600.00 sorry

11-29-2010, 02:56 PM	#6
IRL-MN Major Drives: '13 F30, '89 E30, '84 E24 Euro Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 1,121 iTrader: (0)	I bought the kit from Tischer and had a shop used by my local dealer paint and install it on my old 2008 335i - cost about $4500 total.

11-29-2010, 06:32 PM	#8
bimmertt Lieutenant Colonel Drives: 2007 e92 335i Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: MD Posts: 1,577 iTrader: (5)	Now $2500 would've been way too cheap for parts/install/labor. That should've been your first clue that something wasn't adding up right. Paint shouldn't have cost more than $1200. Labor is relatively easy, but body shops will charge an arm and leg for it. Definitely got ripped on this one, but not much you can do now but enjoy it. They should also have a receipt breaking down paint/labor for you. That will tell where they really took advantage of you.

11-29-2010, 07:00 PM	#9
1fresh8 Captain Drives: 08 AW E90 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: cali Posts: 667 iTrader: (2)	you guys need longtran! qoute he gave me for a full kit painted and installed is unbeatable

11-29-2010, 09:16 PM	#11
e92phreak General Drives: E92 335i TiAg/E46 323i TiAg Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: CA Posts: 21,750 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2007 E92 335i [4.50] 2000 E46 323i [0.00]	Buy from longtran. He'll order it and paint it for you... you just need someone to install. __________________ 07 E92 335i \| TiAg \| Step \| Padl \| Cmft \| Alum Trm \| PDC \| Nav \| Assist \| Sat \| Lthr \| Prem \| Sprt \| Rear Splr \| RDSport Quads \| iPod \| V1 \| LT Refl \| VS Clear Bra \| OEM Lip \| KWV2 \| Mtec Sides \| BBS LM-R 00 E46 323i \| TiAg \| 5sp \| Sport \| Roof \| RDSport Cams \| RDSport tune \| RDSport Shift \| Volk LE37 \| M3 spoiler \| PSS9 \| SuperSprint \| Brembo

11-30-2010, 01:29 AM	#12
Mr. Maboomba Bfc Transplant Drives: 09 335i Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Posts: 297 iTrader: (1)	Yikes, AJ! That's ridiculous. Sorry to hear about the bad outcome. It's always important to get a full and written quote when doing body work - now you know, though, right?? You should argue the price. Send me a copy of the invoice if you like. It's important to make sure they aren't double charging you for some of the nested/related line items in the estimating software. Ps - some of you guys need to learn how to read. The work is done. Not sure how advertisements for longtran are helping... __________________ 2009 BMW 335i<< Ben >> 1998 BMW 328is

11-30-2010, 01:45 AM	#13
ihsanshaik Banned Drives: E36 M3, E36 Vert , E90 N52 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Downers Grove, IL Posts: 3,578 iTrader: (5)	maaco all of it for 500 lol

12-06-2010, 11:05 AM	#16
Mr. Maboomba Bfc Transplant Drives: 09 335i Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Posts: 297 iTrader: (1)	Any update? If the car is done, any pics? __________________ 2009 BMW 335i<< Ben >> 1998 BMW 328is

12-07-2010, 10:01 PM	#17
AJ Enlisted Member Drives: Silver 335i Sport Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: MD Posts: 47 iTrader: (0)	Update! Got a few camera phone pictures below: (In the Dark) To make a long story short, I was in the shop for a fender bender, and decided that I might as well get the full M-tech body kit put on instead of the stock front bumper. It took a few times of doing inspections on this car to finally get it back how it should look, but I think it ended up looking pretty sweet. The shop worked with me on the price, and it ended up being pretty reasonable to get the full kit painted and put on, after factoring in what insurance would have paid to replace the front bumper. Thoughts on the new look? If you guys want specific comments about the shop I used / what I dealt with / what I paid, feel free to PM me.

12-08-2010, 02:09 AM	#18
huyner328 BimmerPost Supporting Vendor Drives: Slow Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: NoVA Posts: 1,765 iTrader: (8) Garage List 2010 BMW E90 M3 [4.87] 1987 BMW 325iC [0.00]	Love it. The stock front is just so plain. __________________ FREE MIXES! https://soundcloud.com/djbradpiff

12-08-2010, 04:05 PM	#19
import36 Burrito bowl connoisseur Drives: E92 335i MT, E46 M3 SMG Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Seven Cities Posts: 3,317 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2005 BMW M3 [0.00] 2008 BMW 335i Coupe [0.00]	that does look good man! i'm hoping for an m-tech front and rear bumper some day... __________________ Mods: Procede Rev3 9-10\|AE Catless Dual Exhaust\|AR Design Catless DPs\|AMS FMIC\|Stett Charge Pipe w/Tial BOV\|Stett CAI\|BMS OCC\|BMS CDV\|Volk TE37 SLs + Varrstoen ES7s\|KW V2 Coilovers\|Cusco OS Strut Brace\|Macht Schnell Stud Conversion\|Work RS-R Lugnuts\|Gloss Black Roof\|Matte Black Kidney Grills\|UED Lower Bumper Grills\|OEM Aero Lip and Painted Reflectors\|M3 Sideskirts\| VRS Decklid Aero Spoiler\|Gloss Black Roof\|M Peformance Alcantara Steering Wheel(blue)\|OSS V2.0 LED Angel Eyes\|8000k HID Fog Lights\|8000k MTEC Xenons

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