have any of u guys re-painted ur bumpers and how much it run you?

is maaco an option ?

 

I haven't dont it on my CL, but from past experience, about $250 a bumper. maybe $400 for both. It costs a lot no matter what, due to the prep time and paint expenses. Yeah you can get a maaco paint job, but that will chip off within a month and probably wouldn't match. Go to someone well known in your area

 

maaco is not an option, I repainted mine myself, try searching if you want to know how much people hate maaco

Here's my account of when I did it
https://acurazine.com/forums/1g-cl-1997-1999-56/some-fun-friday-night-saturday-body-work-469441/

You're better off taking it to a body shop though, expect to pay about $300

 

I paid around 300+ for each bumper. Got the front custom molded and shit though so that was a little more.

 

wow, prices sure went up since my last trip to the body shop. I unfortunately believe your estimate.

 

i had a guy quote me $200 to paint my fender on my truck but that was a buddy discount

 

i learned to never go to Maaco ever since i joined this forum. and honestly good thing i did. they r horrible. its better off if u go to a local shop >>> expensive but worth it.

 

I painted the rear bumper myself in 2004 and it was $240 all told. The acrylic lacquer interface coat was a mistake, that stuff was junk and I've gotten way more rock chips than before. I also remember the gloss was higher with the new paint and I had brought it down slightly with repeated use of 1500-2000 sandpaper. It's very difficult for even experts to successfully blend in new paint with the old, it's better to paint entire panels

 

Or find a buddy who will do it if you supply the paint