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solteroblues · 10-05-2016, 08:08 PM

Hey guys, I just bought the '15 NISMO front bumper conversion for my '12 base. I plan on taking it to a body shop for paint, but I was wondering, if I wanted to save a little money and install it myself, would it be better to install it before or after having it painted?

I assume a good shop would remove it to paint it anway, but I'm worried about transporting it separately after paint, because I don't want the paint to crack if it flexed or anything... Or should I just pay the extra bucks to have them completely install it, too?

BTW, it's the OEM version from Z1, not a fiberglass copy...

Thanks.

10-05-2016, 08:08 PM	#1 (permalink)
solteroblues Base Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: atlanta Posts: 60 Drives: 2012 370Z Rep Power: 9	bodywork question...front bumper cover Hey guys, I just bought the '15 NISMO front bumper conversion for my '12 base. I plan on taking it to a body shop for paint, but I was wondering, if I wanted to save a little money and install it myself, would it be better to install it before or after having it painted? I assume a good shop would remove it to paint it anway, but I'm worried about transporting it separately after paint, because I don't want the paint to crack if it flexed or anything... Or should I just pay the extra bucks to have them completely install it, too? BTW, it's the OEM version from Z1, not a fiberglass copy... Thanks.