Minor front end damage
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Going to be more in the $600-$800 range for a proper repair.
3-4 hours to remove/reinstall front cover, and remove all trim(grill, marker lamps, emblem)
.5-1 hour sand, filler, and prime
3ish hours paint
1ish hour clear coat
Figure current body repair rates($62 hour here), and another $35 or so per hour of paint and you have a quote of about 8(about $500) hours of labor, with about $140 in paint materials... This is just a guess based on common times I see in repair estimates.
3-4 hours to remove/reinstall front cover, and remove all trim(grill, marker lamps, emblem)
.5-1 hour sand, filler, and prime
3ish hours paint
1ish hour clear coat
Figure current body repair rates($62 hour here), and another $35 or so per hour of paint and you have a quote of about 8(about $500) hours of labor, with about $140 in paint materials... This is just a guess based on common times I see in repair estimates.
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Here is what I would do and what you may want to consider. Google for a detailer that also does paint chip and blemish repairs. They usually do very good with what you have there. Just make sure to check them out for rating reviews on the Internet. I have done that in the past with good results. They don't charge nearly as much as a regular body paint shop.
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No insurance claims. The other vehicle did not suffer any damage. Yes i have done body works for other vehicles where the shop dint report it to carfax. Will be following the same route
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I agree as I have had a nose damage prior where the nose was cracked. Costed me 400$ to fix the crack, sand and repaint. Theres no crack this time. I expect it to be less but again that was done in detroit and this has to be done in Texas. So price will be different i suppose
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Here is what I would do and what you may want to consider. Google for a detailer that also does paint chip and blemish repairs. They usually do very good with what you have there. Just make sure to check them out for rating reviews on the Internet. I have done that in the past with good results. They don't charge nearly as much as a regular body paint shop.
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Many if not most used car facilities have a mobile touch up service that works on their inventory on a regular basis. This is the type of damage they specialize in. They will spray it and you will be hard pressed to find where the repair was made in most instances. I would contact the used car manager at a larger dealership and see if he can direct you to one of these services he may recommend.
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Many if not most used car facilities have a mobile touch up service that works on their inventory on a regular basis. This is the type of damage they specialize in. They will spray it and you will be hard pressed to find where the repair was made in most instances. I would contact the used car manager at a larger dealership and see if he can direct you to one of these services he may recommend.
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The difference between a proper repair and a touch up. If the bumper is going to be painted, not touched up and buffed out, it will need to be taken off the vehicle for paint.
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Here is the bumper section of some repairs done to my car after a parking lot fender bender. There was work done on the fender, and other parts too, so this is just the bumper re-spray broken out. $450.00, plus tax. As I said, this was only part of a larger repair, so as a stand alone, I'd imagine it would be more. Anyway, no speculation: real world cost to re-spray a Z06 bumper cover. By the way, they also charged me $70 in parts for the new carbon emblem. Once they pull it off, it can't be re-attached.
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If you want a shop in houston Richie Collision. Northside on Veterans memorial blvd They are amazing. My 2016 was backed into a couple months ago and on recommendations from here took it there.
I have nothing but good things to say about Karen and her crew. Did an amazing job and would not give it back until everything was perfect.
I have nothing but good things to say about Karen and her crew. Did an amazing job and would not give it back until everything was perfect.
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Here is the bumper section of some repairs done to my car after a parking lot fender bender. There was work done on the fender, and other parts too, so this is just the bumper re-spray broken out. $450.00, plus tax. As I said, this was only part of a larger repair, so as a stand alone, I'd imagine it would be more. Anyway, no speculation: real world cost to re-spray a Z06 bumper cover. By the way, they also charged me $70 in parts for the new carbon emblem. Once they pull it off, it can't be re-attached.
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If you want a shop in houston Richie Collision. Northside on Veterans memorial blvd They are amazing. My 2016 was backed into a couple months ago and on recommendations from here took it there.
I have nothing but good things to say about Karen and her crew. Did an amazing job and would not give it back until everything was perfect.
I have nothing but good things to say about Karen and her crew. Did an amazing job and would not give it back until everything was perfect.
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You need to take a second look at the front end picture guys, the grill is cracked in then drivers side bottom about 3-4 inches from dead center. To properly repair the damage it looks as if you are going to ave to replace the grill,
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$200 is a fair repair price assuming the spay matches.......unfortunately a new grill adds considerably to that repair cost. OP has to determine how "repaired" he wants his car.
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Here is what I would do and what you may want to consider. Google for a detailer that also does paint chip and blemish repairs. They usually do very good with what you have there. Just make sure to check them out for rating reviews on the Internet. I have done that in the past with good results. They don't charge nearly as much as a regular body paint shop.