I have a 2006 Berlina that's in pretty good shape overall but I'd like to get the paint freshened up in some areas.

My front bumper/fenders/hood could probably use a paint/blend as there are a number of rock chips. I also need to have my lip painted to match (currently wrapped in vinyl). Other than that there's a scuff on the side of my rear bumper due to some asshat scraping it in a parking deck.

Here's the best picture I have to show the front:


http://www.flickr.com/photos/ouhei/6201194092/http://www.flickr.com/photos/ouhei/6201194092/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/ouhei/, on Flickr

I would think I could just have the front painted and blended back as my paint otherwise is in good shape (well it needs a good polish, but I can do that).

Just wondering what it would cost to do the front + spot repaint on the rear bumper. I'm trying to figure out if I want to have it fixed or save up for a whole car vinyl wrap.

 

Not knowing the shop rates in your area, the bumper and lip might run 300-375 for paint.

 

It shouldn't need to be blended, but I would get the opinion of a pro detailer in the area on what he recommends first.

The body shop will always want you to paint.

 

if you want to get the lip painted, check out coats autobody in garner.
they do pretty solid work and have fixed 2 cars for me in the past.

they quoted me $175 for a AP1 lip.
i cant imagine this being any more or less.

 

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Originally Posted by james0933

It shouldn't need to be blended, but I would get the opinion of a pro detailer in the area on what he recommends first.

The body shop will always want you to paint.

Thanks for the tip, I'll try to take it around. I'll need paint for the lip at least though.

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Originally Posted by BobbyC

if you want to get the lip painted, check out coats autobody in garner.
they do pretty solid work and have fixed 2 cars for me in the past.

they quoted me $175 for a AP1 lip.
i cant imagine this being any more or less.

Thanks for the suggestion, I do need to look into local shops.

The reason I mentioned blending was because I have chips on my fenders/front portion of my hood too, so ideally I'd like those to be painted as well.

 

i repainted my car it was pretty pricy i spend about $1000 just on labor the paint was about $370 with PPG clear coat.