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Old Nov 27, 2007 | 09:00 PM
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Default Getting a lip painted.

How much do you think a shop would charge on average to paint a front lip?

I wanna get one for next season, but I don't want to get hosed on the paint.
I know a lot of shops don't like painting such small pieces either...
Old Nov 27, 2007 | 09:44 PM
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It would cost around $300ish I would go to a mom and pop kinda place though they take more pride in their work and normally they are cheaper
Old Nov 27, 2007 | 10:14 PM
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i got my wing painted for $90 at a mom and pop type of place. i went to the guy because i saw hiw work he did on a wide body TC. he did the hole kit. so i trusted him with my wing, and he match the paint perfect.
Old Nov 27, 2007 | 10:25 PM
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Yea, I mean if it's gonna be $500 at the end of the day for a painted lip, I'll just go CF.
Old Nov 27, 2007 | 11:53 PM
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Shouldn't be more that $100-150 max. If it's the OEM lip and it's more than that just order a new one from the dealer. I think they're $200ish.
Old Nov 29, 2007 | 05:12 AM
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i had my fender flares painted without the car there and just gave him a code. awesome work. i imagine it would have cost me easily 150. but its worth it. stay away from maaco!
Old Nov 29, 2007 | 11:18 AM
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Originally Posted by firesquare
stay away from maaco!
WERD!
Old Nov 29, 2007 | 12:49 PM
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^^ x2
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^^^X3
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