Matt H Posted August 7, 2006 Share Posted August 7, 2006 So far, my supra modding experiance has been costly, ive spent over 3K so far and have little to show for it! think ive got the word Mug written across my head sometimes after spending around 800 smackers all in to have my boost problem fixed, only not to have it fixed and ended up fixing it my self by simply changing the dial on my HKS FCD. Anyways, the latest in the saga of wasting money is as follows. I was wondering what peoples thoughts on the cost are or whether its not that much of big deal? Following my purchase of a Do-Luck late front bumper, my car has spent the the weekend in the bodyshop getting it fitted after the bumper itself has been smoothed & re-shaped in places, primered then sprayed. Picking the car up this afternoon and handing over £600 for the job. Is it just me or is that a bit pricey just for the spraying and fitting of a front bumper?! they did say they had problems with it but still? Please comment people! Ta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suprasteve Posted August 7, 2006 Share Posted August 7, 2006 i got my sideskirts taken off rubbed down, sprayed and refitted for £120 if thats anything to compare it with ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraStar 3000 Posted August 7, 2006 Share Posted August 7, 2006 Is that incl. the bumper cost? if not, thats alot mate. I'm having my Do-luck bumper painted this week and its costing me £200. Fitting it myself and removed my orginal bumper on saturday. Not to difficult although I'm sure the hard bit is fitting the new kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim_supra Posted August 7, 2006 Share Posted August 7, 2006 It does seem a tad pricey, I would have been expecting no more than £350 to fit and spray. I had a mahoosive dent on my rear quarter panel (thought it was gonna need a new panel it was that bad) after an incident with a wall:d , and to pull that out, fill and smooth, paint, blend and laquer on the rear bumper and passenger door was £490 and there was alot of work involved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraStar 3000 Posted August 7, 2006 Share Posted August 7, 2006 btw: are you happy with the job? If its 100% perfect that might justify the extra cost Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted August 7, 2006 Share Posted August 7, 2006 Without knowing the full details, from what you've written it does sound like you've paid well over the odds. Especially for work that didn't fix what you took it in for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian R Posted August 7, 2006 Share Posted August 7, 2006 Not good Matt considering Knight Racer charge £350 all in with the bumper included Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbieg Posted August 7, 2006 Share Posted August 7, 2006 not gud but yes to much cash for not alot of work (whole body kit reshaped fitted sprayed bumper side spats inc some lighting mods indecators facelift side lights) 500 quid and it was a lot of work cheap kit bad fit and all that!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IDO Posted August 7, 2006 Share Posted August 7, 2006 sorry to add to the bad news mate.. but does seem a lot.. Just been quoted roughtly that for a whole kit (front & rear bumper and side skirts) for spray and fitting.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt H Posted August 7, 2006 Author Share Posted August 7, 2006 No the bumper was £480 on top of that! £1080 all in!!!!! (typing that as i tighten the noose!!) Not sure about the job yet, picking the car up tonight so pics later! So it does seem ive paid over the odds.. need to speak to the bodyshop guy tho and see what problems hes had but i know hes charging me allot. Not to say he hasnt done the work mind, it might just be that hes had to put that much work in. I do know he does a awesome job tho so i hope the finish warrants the cost Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toyotatom Posted August 7, 2006 Share Posted August 7, 2006 I paid £70 a litre for Toyota grade 1 paint for my bumpers and sideskirts. Thats original black paint. Paid £100 for it to be fitted and reinforced cos mine was missing a couple of the original mounting holes under the headlights. If £600 dont include the bumper itself, and its not magic flip paint or some other speciality colour, then you better start negotiating with the bodyshop mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian R Posted August 7, 2006 Share Posted August 7, 2006 No the bumper was £480 on top of that! £1080 all in!!!!! (typing that as i tighten the noose!!) Not sure about the job yet, picking the car up tonight so pics later! So it does seem ive paid over the odds.. need to speak to the bodyshop guy tho and see what problems hes had but i know hes charging me allot. Not to say he hasnt done the work mind, it might just be that hes had to put that much work in. I do know he does a awesome job tho so i hope the finish warrants the cost Matt I did exactly the same 3 years ago mate. I ended up paying a fortune to have my body kit fitted. Now I take my car to people who specialise in Supra's and the finish is as good and works out a damn lot cheaper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRD3000GT Posted August 7, 2006 Share Posted August 7, 2006 Ouch.. £1080 for a doluck fitted and painted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supragal Posted August 7, 2006 Share Posted August 7, 2006 Wow. Not just me that gets overchaged by bodyshops then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeT Posted August 7, 2006 Share Posted August 7, 2006 Definitely have Mug written across your forehead. £300 is an average price Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt H Posted August 7, 2006 Author Share Posted August 7, 2006 Live and learn hey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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