M3 Rocker Panels - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

churchillps · 09-27-2011, 05:04 PM

Ordered an M-Tech bumper from mod bargains today, and wanted to order some m3 sideskirts while I was at it. After talking to my body shop, they told me it'd be $530 for paint -- more than the bumper. I called another shop and they quoted $425. I live in south texas, not exactly the most expensive place on earth, but those 2 quotes seem astronomical for painting some rocker panels. Am I just out of touch or do I need to call more shops?

BMCoupe_782 · 09-27-2011, 06:27 PM

that seems WAY too high. Keep shopping around.

nebbie · 09-27-2011, 06:37 PM

i got mine painted for $150 by a reputable shop here in houston

lpphreakx06 · 09-27-2011, 06:45 PM

What color is your car?

churchillps · 09-27-2011, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by lpphreakx06

What color is your car?

BSM

lpphreakx06 · 09-27-2011, 09:41 PM

It should be less difficult then a metallic color, I dont know why they are charging so much.

09-27-2011, 05:04 PM	#1
churchillps Private First Class Drives: 2009 335i Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 152 iTrader: (0)	M3 Rocker Panels Ordered an M-Tech bumper from mod bargains today, and wanted to order some m3 sideskirts while I was at it. After talking to my body shop, they told me it'd be $530 for paint -- more than the bumper. I called another shop and they quoted $425. I live in south texas, not exactly the most expensive place on earth, but those 2 quotes seem astronomical for painting some rocker panels. Am I just out of touch or do I need to call more shops?
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09-27-2011, 06:27 PM	#2
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09-27-2011, 06:45 PM	#4
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09-27-2011, 09:41 PM	#6
lpphreakx06 Professional Moose Racer Drives: SG 335i E92 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Bellevue, Wa Posts: 7,241 iTrader: (25)	It should be less difficult then a metallic color, I dont know why they are charging so much. __________________ BMW Dream Team PNW Chapter, member #1 \|HP Autowerks \| AR DESIGN \| BMW PERFORMANCE \| STOP TECH \| Volk Racing\| AMS \| ARKYM

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09-27-2011, 06:37 PM	#3
nebbie Private First Class Drives: BMW Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Houston Posts: 188 iTrader: (4)	i got mine painted for $150 by a reputable shop here in houston