How much do you think it should cost?

[Whipper]

Hey guys, so I am going to get my Road Runs grill and eyelines painted this week, and I am wondering how much you guys think it should cost. I called one shop and they said around $100 plus taxes. I'll probably call some other shops too, but I was just wondering what you guys thought. I want to see if they will paint the chrome lip on the hood too, but we will have to see what they will charge. Also, does the lip come off. I tried searching to see if it would come off and I think I read that it does cause someone was having problems with the bolts on theirs. I would prefer if I could leave the 4 pieces there ( 2 eyeline, grill, and lip) and take the car as its the houses only car. Anywho, just thought I would check to see what you guys thought. Thanks

[SuperGLS]

Yes, the upper grill piece should come off the hood. Leaving those pieces with them is a good idea. Just make sure they either paint match the colors while you are there or they are using OEM paint.

As for the $100 quote, that doesn't seem too bad to me. Others will probably say otherwise. As long as they do quality work I wouldn't mind.

[silversharkXD2]

Hey guys, so I am going to get my Road Runs grill and eyelines painted this week, and I am wondering how much you guys think it should cost. I called one shop and they said around $100 plus taxes. I'll probably call some other shops too, but I was just wondering what you guys thought. I want to see if they will paint the chrome lip on the hood too, but we will have to see what they will charge. Also, does the lip come off. I tried searching to see if it would come off and I think I read that it does cause someone was having problems with the bolts on theirs. I would prefer if I could leave the 4 pieces there ( 2 eyeline, grill, and lip) and take the car as its the houses only car. Anywho, just thought I would check to see what you guys thought. Thanks

Are you gonna put the sticker on the grill after you paint it?

[knottravesty]

I'd paint all that myself...

[Whipper]

yeah, im putting the emblem on after its done. and as for doing it myself, I don't have the know how, paint, or anything else that would be required. Besides, I would rather get someone that knows what they are doing when it comes to that.

[evan938]

i wouldnt try to paint a part thats so close to the body, and the contrast can be seen...check out andy's grille (soulesselantra) and youll see what i mean

100$ isnt bad at all.

[bdiggy]

Sounds reasonable. What color is your car? The RR is going to match the car, right?

[Whipper]

the car is that deep metallic red. I am going to match the grill and chrom lip to the car, and paint the mesh flat black. I can't wait to get it painted and on so I can go take some pics

[bdiggy]

Sounds good. Personally, I did mine in black because I like the contrast against the silver but the red rim could work for yours. Good luck man.
http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s255/bdiggy5778/IMG_0146.jpg

[04 elantra cvvt]

Yes, the upper grill piece should come off the hood. Leaving those pieces with them is a good idea. Just make sure they either paint match the colors while you are there or they are using OEM paint.

As for the $100 quote, that doesn't seem too bad to me. Others will probably say otherwise. As long as they do quality work I wouldn't mind.

+1 here... I have to say that 100 bucks is not bad at all. I am fortunate enough to know quite a few people in body shops around here, so they painted mine for a six pack, but that still isn't bad if it's done right.

[Whipper]

ok, so I just got back from the painters. They are gonna charge me a little bit more because I am getting them to pant the chrome lip aswell. They want to sand blast the chrome lip and the eyelines ( they come painted, you have to choose a color, none match my car) so that they can do a really good job. They are going to do it for under $150, which I think is still pretty good, and since I just got my $90 gst cheque, I didn't really care. SO now I am driving around with my chrome lip off. Looks a little funny, but it will be worth it. I will post pics when I get them installed. I can't wait.

[04 elantra cvvt]

Good deal. Be sure to post pics when you are done.