Ballpark Cost to Paint Bumpers / Trim

[baggedlvintegra]

I understand this is my first post but I am no newb to the forums / modding. I'm looking to get out my Escalade and into something a bit smaller and better mpg. I've had 3's and 5's BMW before and have always loved them. Now I'm looking into the X5s, which I feel is a perfect fit for what I want, but HATE the black bumpers and trim. I need to factor in the cost to paint match everything into my purchase decision and while I know location and paint quality will effect pricing, I'm just looking for a ballpark number from those who have had this done. I always buy white vehicles so it would be done in Alpine White.Torn currently between going for LCI or not, but regardless I would want both front and rear bumpers as well as the wheel arches painted.

Those who have done this, what did you have done and how much did it cost? I appreciate any feedack

My old E60, would have the X5 similar style (black wheels on white). Had a reputable shop paint the mtech front and rear bumpers for $250 and was top quality and perfect match. Will get an estimate from the same shop but most shops won't blindly quote something without having the vehicle there, which obviously I don't have an X5 to take them to quote

[M3Inline6]

It'll just depend. I'd estimate $400-600 depending on how much needs to be painted. If you get an M-sport, there won't be any black areas to paint.

[baggedlvintegra]

I was hoping to be in that $400-600 range, that is definitely more doable. I had a lot higher number in mind ($1000-1500) but without experience in these specific models I did not know what to expect. I've done my own painting but wouldn't want to touch this project as sanding the texture and prepping is a major PITA and I'd rather just pay to have it all done one time.

I appreciate your feedback and welcome all others....

FYI if I could buy an X5 right now and have it perfect the way I wanted, it would BGReddy00's X5 to a T..to give an idea of the painted look I'm going for, aluminum running boards and all

[M3Inline6]

Originally Posted by baggedlvintegra

I was hoping to be in that $400-600 range, that is definitely more doable. I had a lot higher number in mind ($1000-1500) but without experience in these specific models I did not know what to expect. I've done my own painting but wouldn't want to touch this project as sanding the texture and prepping is a major PITA and I'd rather just pay to have it all done one time.

I appreciate your feedback and welcome all others....

Run from any shop quoting your that much money bro.

[X-cellent]

http://www.xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-foru...tml#post871244

Can't beat an AW LCI with aero kit!

I still think this is one of the best looking X5's around...the contrast of the black and white, spacers and matched trim give it a nice aggressive look!