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Old Jul 24, 2013 | 03:37 PM
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Lip before or after protection film?

Hello. Like with all my previous posts, I sincerely apologize if there's another thread about this; I've tried my best to search around this forum.

As you all know, paint chipping is.. not rare for our cars so I was planning on getting my entire front bumper repainted and then adding clear protection film.

I was also planning on getting the JP front lip and sides and I was wondering if I should have the protection film put on with the lip or beforehand?

Oh and while I'm here, I have another quick question. The shop I was thinking of going to quoted me $750 for both the paint job of the front bumper and the clear film. That's not too cheap right? People say you get what you pay for and I'd like to think I'm paying enough for a decent job (though I'm sure there are many overpriced shops that do horrible jobs).

Thanks for your help!
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Old Jul 24, 2013 | 03:53 PM
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Originally Posted by min91tl
Hello. Like with all my previous posts, I sincerely apologize if there's another thread about this; I've tried my best to search around this forum.

As you all know, paint chipping is.. not rare for our cars so I was planning on getting my entire front bumper repainted and then adding clear protection film.

I was also planning on getting the JP front lip and sides and I was wondering if I should have the protection film put on with the lip or beforehand?

Oh and while I'm here, I have another quick question. The shop I was thinking of going to quoted me $750 for both the paint job of the front bumper and the clear film. That's not too cheap right? People say you get what you pay for and I'd like to think I'm paying enough for a decent job (though I'm sure there are many overpriced shops that do horrible jobs).

Thanks for your help!
Sounds like a fair price, and probably easier to get the bumper & lip protected at the same time. Be sure to wait the req'd curing time before applying the clear film, I've heard problems can result if it's put on right after being freshly painted.
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Old Jul 24, 2013 | 08:26 PM
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$200????? where are you located? and any pics of the $200 jobs? Don't you need to sand down the old paint or other prep jobs?
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Old Jul 24, 2013 | 10:28 PM
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Originally Posted by solutionman
WTF??? $750 for paint and film? HELL NO! that is expensive as hell. the paint and film itself cost $50 at most. All it is is labor, and I dont imagine it would take longer than 1 hour to paint and apply film. I use to work at a repair shop, and you can paint a bumper in 2 minutes. Let it dry, and add film in less than 10 minutes. I wouldnt pay more than $200 for this job. $50 for the materials, and $150 for an hour (at most) for their labor.

Stop talking. You are drunk.

$750 sounds right to repair and paint bumper and apply film
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Old Jul 25, 2013 | 03:08 AM
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Originally Posted by Kevalteam
$200????? where are you located? and any pics of the $200 jobs? Don't you need to sand down the old paint or other prep jobs?
Originally Posted by JPSBLACKG37
Stop talking. You are drunk.

$750 sounds right to repair and paint bumper and apply film
I think he's talking about spray painting and using kitchen saran wrap.
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Old Jul 25, 2013 | 09:21 AM
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Hahahaha just trying to get him talking more about this magical place~~~
I know Korean is much cheaper to paint.... I heard around half the price here not $750 vs $200.....
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Old Jul 30, 2013 | 01:43 PM
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What are you going to spray it with rattle cans? Do you have a filtered spray booth in your garage? Bake Oven Paint Booth? What are you going to use for clear bra? It won't even dry in less than an hour.
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Old Jul 31, 2013 | 10:11 AM
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Originally Posted by solutionman
I can do it for you in my garage. It will take less than an hour. Ill charge $200. No need to go to a shop and get charged overhead and ****. But if you're insisting on paying more, why dont you pay me $375 and ill do the job. All my work is guaranteed.
No thank you. I value my car... and my life.
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Old Jul 31, 2013 | 03:36 PM
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Originally Posted by solutionman
let me know if you are in Inglewood, CA. I can get the job done for you in a day. PM me. Lemme know...
Get away from me.

Originally Posted by min91tl
No thank you. I value my car... and my life.
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