took my car to a body shop today. i have a really minor crack due to wear. they estimated 1000 to get it fixed (idk if it involves repair or getting a new bumper). would simply having a body shop repainting it (without repairing or replacing it) (around 150-300) be any good, or would it be a waste of money since it would further damage the bumper? should i just use the bumper as is? i'm okay either way, don't mind driving around like that, just want to know the best way to spend my money, and i'm not willing to spend 1k to repair it.

 

check ebay for bumpers, your bound to fins something for way less then a grand

 

find a used bumper and have it painted to match.

 

Wait your telling me that a shop wants $1000 to respray your bumper? only one bumper? , they sell after market bumpers for $120 around my way. Your getting hit very hard by the way, dont go with them.

 

i think they want 1000 to repair it and respray it, and i guess its not a good idea to respray a cracked bumper, as it will make it worse, so i guess i will just keep it as is

 

Insane Prices

 

I agree.

 

ya man, thats them trying to rip your money outta your hands. i think an OEM bumper brand new is like 450? maybe? even with a paintjob tack on another 200 if you have a good indie shop do it. but id go with finding a used one. try car-part.com

 

find bumper at junk yard for cheap.. get it painted.. and it should be WAAAAAAAAAAYY less than 1,000

if you have had experience with actual body painting. find bumper at junk yard for cheap. order the paint or go to a place where they sell it.. and paint it yourself..

 

way to much like everyone else said JUNK YARD and get it painted make sure is not an aftermarket bumper... it will not line up the same i had past experience with aftermarket bumpers and i guess your car is not gonna be in the MOVIE any more do they need a TLS lol...