so far been quoted 414 by caliber collision. wonder if anyone can do better?

 

For that cheap its gonna look, well... not very good...Why not just do it right? or not do it at all?

 

Supraboy1 is right. When it comes to paint and bodywork at a reputable shop, you pay for what you get. Suffer now or suffer later.

 

Trade Secret in Plano did my bumper when I got in my car accident and did a very good job. Not too sure on the price, but the quality is there!

 

400 is cheap for a bumper?

 

When you paint... these steps should be followed for it to be "right"

1. Remove bumper.

2. Paint bumper, then HAND wet sand after its dry.

3. Paint second coat, Hand wet sand again.

4. Clear coat, and wet sand (I think someone correct me if I'm wrong here)

5. Hand polish three stages.

6. Place bumper back on car.

Otherwise you will spot orange peel a mile away by someone with cataracts. And than your Evo looks like a ****box Civic.

 

$400 sounds good to me. I wouldn't pay more then that, just make sure they match your paint correctly.

OP, what color is your car? Call around your area & get a couple more quotes, I am willing to bet they are all in the same price range.

 

You forgot all the pre-paint prep work steps too.

https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/no...r-evo-dfw.html

I've had paint work done by Trade Secret on two cars and it's come back flawless both times; one of them was a 3-stage pearl which is very difficult for most shops to get correct. On the WRX with 3-stage pearl white paint my total bill was $900 which included a brand new Subaru front bumper, fender & hood work, and paint.

 

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