Just wondered if anyone could help. The paint work on my rear bumper has been damaged because of some idiot going into the back of me at work. The pain has started to like flake off therefore making the car look naff to be honest.

I took it to a spray shop to ask for a quote to get the damage repaired and they have quote £120 + VAT meaning its going to be around £140ish is this expensive or is it about right? Thanks guys

Sounds expensive to me. I had front bumper, bonnet and wing sprayed for £160.

Shop around before you commit

The guy who I went too is always busy like and it is the full bumper, he's been around for years and he's got a really good reputation if I post an image would that help?

Doesn't sound like a bargain but then again doesn't sound extortionate to me but people may have other opinions. You could probs get cheaper elsewhere. Maybe post a pic of the damage for more accurate opinions.

just remember you get what you pay for might be worth paying that little bit extra for a good job

I'll post one asap busy at the moment

jip0 said:

just remember you get what you pay for might be worth paying that little bit extra for a good job

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Sounds about right for me if a decent job tbh.

i was quoted £200 for a Roof spray with about 4 spots of rust removal as well
he was a well known bloke

But i wouldnt use him again as resprays he's been lazy and didnt take the trims off - just sprayed around them.... So no smoothing could have been carried out

ziggy

Given that the tin of paint to him costs about £50 then materials for prep and booth time I would say £120+ vat was actually a pretty good deal makes his labour costs very cheap

AndyRKett said:

Given that the tin of paint to him costs about £50 then materials for prep and booth time I would say £120+ vat was actually a pretty good deal makes his labour costs very cheap

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Agreed! Just paid £180 (inc. VAT) to have a Sporting front bumper resprayed (a different shade of red...). Came out looking better than new: as all trim was removed, paint was matched perfectly, and any marks, dings, scratches sorted, etc.... -- i.e. a thorough, patient ,responsible, and professionally-done job. (He even sorted out the stone-chips on the front of the bonnet for me, whilst he was at it...!) :worship:

It seemed a lot at the time; but the results made it worthwhile....

i'd be half tempted todo any prep work myself

A - you save money
B - You know its been prepped well
C - They just finish off what they think is needed

For example - on the rear 3/4 on a 3dr with the ""sill section""
The door would be open and masked off
The Interior would be protected off
The Little piece of trim removed
The window removed
The light cluster removed
The Rear bumper would be lifted away etc etc

So that he can then just prep little areas - mask what needs also masking
Then spray away!



Ziggy

i know a guy at felling (gateshead) who's done a brilliant job on some of my mates rally cars and road cars, i'll get the number and PM you it, he used to onle charge £150 to do a FULL car

nikkiy9 said:

i know a guy at felling (gateshead) who's done a brilliant job on some of my mates rally cars and road cars, i'll get the number and PM you it, he used to onle charge £150 to do a FULL car

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Been the critical word here

ziggy

Think I'll probably just go with the guy who's quoted me this price. My dad said he knows the guy personally too and he said he would never charge more than what was needed. He's the type of you get what you pay for sorta thing apart from you get a very professional finish on the paint.