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10-06-2008, 01:31 PM
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If it needs to be final finished I would have the body shop do everything. Have them install it, final fit/finish it and paint it. To get a good paint match a good shop will have to paint it on the car and blend it with your car's color. Otherwise they will only be guessing at the actual color of your paint since it can vary with sun damage and age etc.
10-06-2008, 01:34 PM
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If it needs to be final finished I would have the body shop do everything. Have them install it, final fit/finish it and paint it. To get a good paint match a good shop will have to paint it on the car and blend it with your car's color. Otherwise they will only be guessing at the actual color of your paint since it can vary with sun damage and age etc.
10-06-2008, 08:05 PM
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10-07-2008, 09:08 AM
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Looks like the same replica kit i just got, Mine fits perfect i dont have to do anything but fix a couple little waves with some body filler then prime and paint but you do know that you have to either cut the rear bumper reinforcement bar or take it off to be able to use the back bumper? Ive heard some bodyshops wont take it off due to safety issues..
10-08-2008, 02:17 PM
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I would also recommend having a body shop do it for you. Not that I wouldnt give it a shot if I had the knowledge but with a body shop you have someone to hold responsible should something go wrong and also in the event of an accident you will have receipts for the work done which will make your insurance company happy.
As was said earlier the body shop will be able to blend or match the paint much better then you or I. Not only that but putting on a body kit can be quite tricky from what I understand. Getting your gaps even and straight is not easy.
As was said earlier the body shop will be able to blend or match the paint much better then you or I. Not only that but putting on a body kit can be quite tricky from what I understand. Getting your gaps even and straight is not easy.
10-09-2008, 10:29 AM
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It's hard to say but it wont be cheap. If I had to take a stab at the price I would say a minimum of 1200 bucks, possibly more. But that's very dependant on the shop and their hourly prices for labor.
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