alessandro Posted October 29, 2009 Share Posted October 29, 2009 All going well tomorrow I'll purchasing a nissmo N1 front bumper and this is the first proper big thing ( for me anyway ), just looking for any top tips on fitting and painting. The bumper needs holes and all the rest and before I paint it I need to check that it fits propelly, so, is it a good idea to fit the bumper and than take the car to the body shop ( with the bumper on the car) or is it best to take it off again re-fit the the OEM, paint the Nismo etc...? What sort of rough price am I looking at to paint it? How long it takes? anything that I should look out for before leaving the bodyshop? paint match and .......... Anything else? Japex will fit the bumper for me and a bodyshop down their road will pain it ( unless I drive to Surrey to do it ) Thanks Alex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtbiscuit Posted October 29, 2009 Share Posted October 29, 2009 The bumper needs holes and all the rest and before I paint it I need to check that it fits propelly, so, is it a good idea to fit the bumper and than take the car to the body shop ( with the bumper on the car) or is it best to take it off again re-fit the the OEM, paint the Nismo etc...? my advice would be to fit first to test fitting then get bodyshop to paint it, then re fit. you have 2 choices, paint it on the car or paint it off the car. paint on the car and they should be able to blend it at the edges to match your current colour, downside is they will have your car for about a week to do it. if you need the car to get about then get them to paint it off the car. this is what i did as i needed my wheels to get to work etc. no blending etc but the colour match is pretty damn close and i'm happy with the finished result. What sort of rough price am I looking at to paint it? if its a straight forward job and the bumper needs no work other than a sand down and then painting then i would say a couple of £100's most likely. depends on your location and the body shop. i got quoted £600 for a full kit to be painted. cost a bit more as it needed extra stuff doing and i also had the cutouts done and all the fitting etc. my advice find a good shop and pay what they charge. don't just go for the cheapest as it doesn't always gaurentee the best work. if you can get one thats been recommended then even better. How long it takes? how longs a piece of string? technically i would say about 2-3 days fro prep paint laquer and curing. actual time depends on your shop and their schedule etc. anything that I should look out for before leaving the bodyshop? paint match and .......... Anything else not that i can think of. i personally think the bumper looks better with the badge recess flushed out, but thats costing a couple of extra quid to do, but nows the best time to do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alessandro Posted October 29, 2009 Author Share Posted October 29, 2009 i personally think the bumper looks better with the badge recess flushed out, but thats costing a couple of extra quid to do, You mean de-badge? I could stay without the Z for 2 weeks but I might start feeling ill so I'll kinldy ask the guys at Japex to put it up and take it down the same day. thanks rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtbiscuit Posted October 29, 2009 Share Posted October 29, 2009 glad to help and yes i meant de badged Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3FIDDYZ Posted October 29, 2009 Share Posted October 29, 2009 Best to take it to a decent and well respected body shop and just leave it with them to sort out! Esp as it needs drilling! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alessandro Posted October 29, 2009 Author Share Posted October 29, 2009 Pick it up Today! test fitting will be done by Ross at Japex at some point in coupe of weeks spraying in maybe 3 weeks, works it's crazy now. Mark could you post or PM the detail for the guy in Cranleigh, I tried to click on your signature but my lap top it's crap and keeps closing down Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3FIDDYZ Posted October 29, 2009 Share Posted October 29, 2009 http://www.jc-refinishing.co.uk/ Speak to John, Just tell him Mark or Dan with the 350z's sent you... He probably wont be able to give you a cost on the phone but I would say ball park £300 - £325 depending on how much work needs doing.. (am sure folding could make the deal better )the job will be excellent though am sure of that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alessandro Posted October 29, 2009 Author Share Posted October 29, 2009 Thanks Mark, I'll give him a call in few weeks don't have the time now Will he need to see my car or they just need the paint number? (am sure folding could make the deal better folding? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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