What is average price of Walnut blasting?

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

M3_Dylan · 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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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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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.

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EB9512 Private First Class 11 Rep 111 Posts Drives: 2008 335i SDN Sport Pkg Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Michigan iTrader: (0)	What is average price of Walnut blasting? 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
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SfValley335i Colonel 164 Rep 2,409 Posts Drives: Current:135i Sold:335i sedan Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: City of Angels iTrader: (8)	$350 is going price at most 'tuner' shops in SoCal
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CrazyNole21 Phizzle 15 Rep 317 Posts Drives: 07 BMW 335i Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Florida iTrader: (15)	$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/Koni/H&R/Hotckis/MS/BBS RS-GT/
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ihc95 Major 145 Rep 1,314 Posts Drives: 2021 X3 M40i, 2018 Mustang GT Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: NJ iTrader: (1) Garage List 2007 BMW 335i Coupe [0.00]	around $400 would be considered a good price
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e90TiAg335i Major 124 Rep 1,151 Posts Drives: 10 e90 335i Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: jacksonville, FL iTrader: (10) Garage List 2010 e90 335i [7.00]	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, DP, VMR V710, Sonic Tuning S1 coilovers, Hybrid Ovations, Soundsplinter 10" and Zapco DC Ref amps
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N54_Fan Lieutenant 34 Rep 502 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: May 2008 Location: Parts unknown 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.
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cvc 22349a Colonel 164 Rep 2,556 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: SF Bay iTrader: (11)	$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 s/w, Dinan intake/exhaust/oc, Koni/M3 susp, Apex Arc 8, Mich PSS
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sammy_0559 Lieutenant Colonel 202 Rep 1,950 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: FortWorth, Texas iTrader: (2) Garage List 2008 E93 335i [3.66]	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
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shaginwagon13 Chartered Accountant 64 Rep 970 Posts Drives: BMW 335i Coupe Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Toronto 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.
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Stucks Lieutenant Colonel 171 Rep 1,908 Posts Drives: 2017 F30 340i Xdrive Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Montgomery County, MD iTrader: (12)	400 without new IM gaskets, 420-430 with. __________________ Current: 2017 F30 340i xdrive Previous: 2008 e92 335i coupe: RB turbos, mach 116 race fuel, methanol, alot of boost. Previous: 2003 Honda Accord V6 coupe: AEM V2, zex 75 wet shot (sold)
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