Wrecked my z kinda

370zsport09 · 11-01-2010, 11:35 AM

Insurance Claim if you have Zero Comprehensive Deductible

"I Do" and get the Stillen Bumper or just go OEM with Emblem Delete

flashburn · 11-01-2010, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by ddvette9

got an estimate for under 200 to get it repainted. does anyone have any paint experience. this guy is going to tell me what needs to be done and i dont want to get taken for a bad job. Any ex painters or body shop owners, i mean the damage isnt too bad.

What area of Florida are you looking for a shop in? That would help some of us with giving you recommendations. Also you might want to post a thread in the Southeast section.

Diocletian · 11-01-2010, 01:28 PM

Where in Florida are you? I can get you one for $600 painted if you can pick it up.

Edit: And yes, it is a brand new one.

flashburn · 11-01-2010, 01:35 PM

He doesn't need a new one. Repairing the old one would cost way less than that.

Cmike2780 · 11-01-2010, 02:21 PM

Just some info for your reference.

The Evo-R lip (3-piece All FRP) cost totalled around $385 including shipping and prep/painting.

Here is an approx. lip coverage shown in blue:

PapoZalsa · 11-01-2010, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Cmike2780

Just some info for your reference.

The Evo-R lip (3-piece All FRP) cost totalled around $385 including shipping and prep/painting.

Probably, I need to get the Evo -R lip, sharks and back end between the tips painted. Hopefully it would not be more than $300.

Cmike2780 · 11-01-2010, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by PapoZalsa

Probably, I need to get the Evo -R lip, sharks and back end between the tips painted. Hopefully it would not be more than $300.

I was actually going to try and paint the 3-piece lip myself, but all the materials (prep materials,sandpaper, primer,paint, clear etc...) would have ended up costing me around $100 with unknown results. I would really like to know how to paint on my own though.

$300 sounds about right for that many pieces if you can find a reasonable shop. Some shops tend to only see $$$, especially if they see a nice looking sports car, so shop around. The shop I had mine done tried to get away with charging me $175 before I told him we had agreed on $125.

ddvette9 · 11-01-2010, 04:15 PM

thanks for the pic. im gonna meet with someone today to talk about spraying it and doing it the right way and fix the car

kenchan · 11-01-2010, 04:25 PM

here's that JP lip.

**JP USA Vizage Front Spoiler AVAILABLE @ ViViD Racing!!!**

New Shipment - JP USA Front Lips: On sale for less than $350.00!!

gleonard · 11-01-2010, 05:04 PM

I had a similar scrape up on mine, and I just had it repaired. the guy sanded it down and repainted it to match. Can't even tell it was there now. It cost me $300

370zsport09 · 11-01-2010, 08:30 PM

BOMEX LIP? Should Cover it?

ddvette9 · 11-01-2010, 08:34 PM

just called the z store, they said it should cover most of the damage. the rest can be touch up paint or later on down the road i can remove the piece, have it painted and then re-apply it.

But i guess i feel confident evo-r stage 1 should do the trick

kenchan · 11-01-2010, 08:37 PM

Not a fan of that evor lip from side view. It looks out of place but if thats wat you want sounds like a good fix. But those scratches will be quite visible even if touched up.

Cmike2780 · 11-01-2010, 09:03 PM

Here's how the Evo-R lip fits on my bumper shown in red for illustration purposes.

SophiaZ · 11-01-2010, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Cmike2780

Here's how the Evo-R lip fits on my bumper shown in red for illustration purposes.

Wow them wheels are shiny! What do you use?

11-01-2010, 01:28 PM	#33 (permalink)
Diocletian Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Orlando, Fl Posts: 350 Drives: 09 370z CY A7 Rep Power: 15	Where in Florida are you? I can get you one for $600 painted if you can pick it up. Edit: And yes, it is a brand new one. __________________ Injen Dual CAI \| Illuminated Kick plates \| Stillen Sway bar kit \| F.I TDX w/ 12" Resonators \| F.I HFC's \| UpRev Tune \| 300HP/225tq Mustang Dyno

11-01-2010, 01:35 PM	#34 (permalink)
flashburn A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Central Florida Posts: 1,884 Drives: '12 Corvette GS 6M Rep Power: 19	He doesn't need a new one. Repairing the old one would cost way less than that. __________________ Current Ride: 2012 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport Centennial Edition Carbon Flash 6M Previous Ride: 2009 Nissan 370Z Sport Platinum Graphite 7AT

11-01-2010, 05:04 PM	#40 (permalink)
gleonard Base Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 196 Drives: 370z Touring/Spt 6sp Rep Power: 16	I had a similar scrape up on mine, and I just had it repaired. the guy sanded it down and repainted it to match. Can't even tell it was there now. It cost me $300 __________________

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370zsport09 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: san antonio Posts: 195 Drives: 2011 Tacoma SR5 Rep Power: 15	Insurance Claim if you have Zero Comprehensive Deductible "I Do" and get the Stillen Bumper or just go OEM with Emblem Delete

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ddvette9 Track Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 823 Drives: 2013 Scion FRS Rep Power: 17	thanks for the pic. im gonna meet with someone today to talk about spraying it and doing it the right way and fix the car

11-01-2010, 04:25 PM	#39 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	here's that JP lip. JP USA Vizage Front Spoiler AVAILABLE @ ViViD Racing!!! New Shipment - JP USA Front Lips: On sale for less than $350.00!!

11-01-2010, 08:34 PM	#42 (permalink)
ddvette9 Track Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 823 Drives: 2013 Scion FRS Rep Power: 17	just called the z store, they said it should cover most of the damage. the rest can be touch up paint or later on down the road i can remove the piece, have it painted and then re-apply it. But i guess i feel confident evo-r stage 1 should do the trick

11-01-2010, 08:37 PM	#43 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	Not a fan of that evor lip from side view. It looks out of place but if thats wat you want sounds like a good fix. But those scratches will be quite visible even if touched up.