Added an M3 Style Hood to my E90

monte · 10-04-2011, 05:15 PM

Here's the finished product!

Slow_335i · 10-04-2011, 05:22 PM

looks good. but $1500 for paint? that seems a little steep

monte · 10-04-2011, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Slow_335i

looks good. but $1500 for paint? that seems a little steep

Thanks and yeah, they are charging me a lot but I didn't expect anything less from a BMW shop. They are blending with the fenders and everything so I know it will be perfectly done.

N0OS3 · 10-04-2011, 05:48 PM

eh... preference i suppose, i wouldn't pay anyone over half that ($750) to do it... if they're a paint shop, they're supposed to be good at what they do already (they must be certified, right?), shouldn't have to pay more to expect an excellent job.

Cool hood, btw ^__^

sterz85 · 10-04-2011, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by monte

Thanks and yeah, they are charging me a lot but I didn't expect anything less from a BMW shop. They are blending with the fenders and everything so I know it will be perfectly done.

they are charging you 1500 and they are blending it with the fenders?

wow, i wouldn't pay more than 400 if they will be blending it.

the shop i took my car for my bumper paint had a machine that took a picture of my hood, they imported the picture in their paint machine and made the paint to match exactly. they only needed the bumper and guaranteed 100% match. the other shops i went to wanted the car so they can blend it

after that shop experience, i've come to the conclusion that GOOD shops don't need to do any blending

monte · 10-04-2011, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by lync9763

eh... preference i suppose, i wouldn't pay anyone over half that ($750) to do it... if they're a paint shop, they're supposed to be good at what they do already (they must be certified, right?), shouldn't have to pay more to expect an excellent job.

Cool hood, btw ^__^

Thanks and yeah, I see your point. And believe it or not, the $1500 is after a discount

monte · 10-04-2011, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by sterz85

they are charging you 1500 and they are blending it with the fenders?

wow, i wouldn't pay more than 400 if they will be blending it.

the shop i took my car for my bumper paint had a machine that took a picture of my hood, they imported the picture in their paint machine and made the paint to match exactly. they only needed the bumper and guaranteed 100% match. the other shops i went to wanted the car so they can blend it

after that shop experience, i've come to the conclusion that GOOD shops don't need to do any blending

Must've been a pretty high-tech shop. I've never heard of that before.

El Cheapo Loco · 10-04-2011, 07:34 PM

It really depends on the color though. Black or white usually don't need any blending. Red is difficult to get a perfect match, blending would be a safer approach.

But either way, you're getting raped for $1500. And no lube.

Cuba · 10-04-2011, 08:11 PM

you did not pay 1500 for paint

SpmnE9zero · 10-04-2011, 08:26 PM

WOW $1500.... Better make sure that is both sides of the hood. At that rate they are bending you over so hard, I wouldnt be surprised if they paint the outside only!!!

Eric335 · 10-04-2011, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by SpmnE9zero

WOW $1500.... Better make sure that is both sides of the hood. At that rate they are bending you over so hard, I wouldnt be surprised if they paint the outside only!!!

lol!!!

monte · 10-05-2011, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by SpmnE9zero

WOW $1500.... Better make sure that is both sides of the hood. At that rate they are bending you over so hard, I wouldnt be surprised if they paint the outside only!!!

Painting both sides in gloss actually.

F10JDAlanis · 10-05-2011, 02:10 PM

looks nice paint son

monte · 10-07-2011, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by JAEuro

looks nice paint son

Thanks

ModBargains.com · 10-07-2011, 04:04 PM

The quote for paint does seem quite high. You may want to get a second opinion on that. All in all, the E90 Vented hood looks great on the car and I want to thank you again for your order/support. Make sure to post up an update when everything is completed!!!

bulldog_yyc · 10-07-2011, 08:55 PM

hope you have other mods on the car - m3 style hood with stock e90 is a thumbs down IMO

TroyDeJ · 10-08-2011, 01:00 AM

you live on LI go to martino auto concepts there the best around and they wont be $1500

spdy330 · 10-08-2011, 01:07 AM

Does sound outragous!

monte · 10-08-2011, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by turkish335

hope you have other mods on the car - m3 style hood with stock e90 is a thumbs down IMO

I do. Obviously wouldn't put m3 hood on stock car.

monte · 10-08-2011, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by TroyDeJ

you live on LI go to martino auto concepts there the best around and they wont be $1500

Where are they located? I need a place in a few months for when I want my Remus exhaust installed.

///M3NACE · 10-08-2011, 11:23 AM

love the color on your car but i like oem m3 look hoods not the ones with the jdm vents. 1500 for paint? I think OP is kind of sad and edited his post so no one will make fun of him. Do what you got to do some people have money and some don't but even if i can throw cash like that it should come with a BJ at least

bulldog_yyc · 10-08-2011, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by monte

I do. Obviously wouldn't put m3 hood on stock car.

Cool - looking forward to some pics of the finished product.

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N0OS3 Colonel 141 Rep 2,217 Posts Drives: E90 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Oak Harbor, WA iTrader: (5)	eh... preference i suppose, i wouldn't pay anyone over half that ($750) to do it... if they're a paint shop, they're supposed to be good at what they do already (they must be certified, right?), shouldn't have to pay more to expect an excellent job. Cool hood, btw ^__^
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///M3NACE Banned 168 Rep 3,900 Posts Drives: E36 M3, E36 Vert , E90 N52 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Downers Grove, IL iTrader: (5)	love the color on your car but i like oem m3 look hoods not the ones with the jdm vents. 1500 for paint? I think OP is kind of sad and edited his post so no one will make fun of him. Do what you got to do some people have money and some don't but even if i can throw cash like that it should come with a BJ at least
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