Bodywork: How much will this cost?
#1
Bodywork: How much will this cost?
So I got in a fender bender this morning
Dude stopped short and I ended up hitting his spare tire with my hood but the bumper didn't even touch! Well, that sounds pretty FRIGGIN unlucky for me, but actually my hood was pretty chipped up and I wanted to get it done anyway (front bumper has been semi-recently repainted...within the last 2 years). So that's not entirely bad. Dude's car was perfect so we didn't even bother with insurance...I barely touched him...it just ****ed my hood up.
I'm wondering if anyone has any idea how much this might cost? It's going to need a new hood, paint for the hood, and hopefully they will do some blending which will take care of the sandblasting on my fenders. I am praying that it's not going to be too horrible...I have this $1200 figure in my head...I could probably handle that...but I am afraid of what a new hood might cost...
I am also, if the hood doesn't bankrupt me, going to do the rear bumper which, with a new cover I am guessing shouldn't be any more than $300-400...does that sound reasonable? As I remember that's approximately what my front bumper cost me.
Big thanks if anyone can shed some light on how bad this is going to be.
Dude stopped short and I ended up hitting his spare tire with my hood but the bumper didn't even touch! Well, that sounds pretty FRIGGIN unlucky for me, but actually my hood was pretty chipped up and I wanted to get it done anyway (front bumper has been semi-recently repainted...within the last 2 years). So that's not entirely bad. Dude's car was perfect so we didn't even bother with insurance...I barely touched him...it just ****ed my hood up.
I'm wondering if anyone has any idea how much this might cost? It's going to need a new hood, paint for the hood, and hopefully they will do some blending which will take care of the sandblasting on my fenders. I am praying that it's not going to be too horrible...I have this $1200 figure in my head...I could probably handle that...but I am afraid of what a new hood might cost...
I am also, if the hood doesn't bankrupt me, going to do the rear bumper which, with a new cover I am guessing shouldn't be any more than $300-400...does that sound reasonable? As I remember that's approximately what my front bumper cost me.
Big thanks if anyone can shed some light on how bad this is going to be.
#3
Check this link out for an idea of what kind of price range you may be able to find for the hood itself.
http://www.autobodypartsonline.com/c...49103298592.98
http://www.autobodypartsonline.com/c...49103298592.98
#4
Yea I thought about a junkyard, but I'm too fanatical about the fit and finish, I don't want to **** with old parts.
Thanks for the link, that's pretty cheap! Man, if the hood is that cheap, I might be able to get away from this without spending too much money. If I can get them to blend the fenders and cover up the sandblasting this might even get to the level of being a *good thing* I've wanted to fix this stuff for awhile...
Damn, thanks a lot guys. When I get the estimate I will post up what they tell me.
Thanks for the link, that's pretty cheap! Man, if the hood is that cheap, I might be able to get away from this without spending too much money. If I can get them to blend the fenders and cover up the sandblasting this might even get to the level of being a *good thing* I've wanted to fix this stuff for awhile...
Damn, thanks a lot guys. When I get the estimate I will post up what they tell me.
#5
a new hood painted and installed will run you roughly around $500 at a respectable shop. I'm currently fixing dents and rock chips from highway driving on my hood, knicks in my front bumper from irresponsible drivers where my car was parked, a minor dent in the rear passenger door, and replacing my rear bumper. ( would have cost too much in labor and time to fix the existing one )
I'm also getting a front lip, side skirts and rear valances, OEM spoiler painted and installed as well. Probalby looking at roughly $1700 for materials and labour... Oh, also threw in some silver gauge rings for the dash
This isnt considering the new stillen intake/exhaust piping i bought off a fellow .org member yesterday.
I'm also getting a front lip, side skirts and rear valances, OEM spoiler painted and installed as well. Probalby looking at roughly $1700 for materials and labour... Oh, also threw in some silver gauge rings for the dash
This isnt considering the new stillen intake/exhaust piping i bought off a fellow .org member yesterday.
#6
ever considered a carbon fiber hood? i think it could look decent on your color car. i personally don't think i'd get one but the price isn't too bad and you wouldn't have to paint it. just an idea. goodluck with whatever you do!
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OEM Hood $357.98
4 Hrs to paint and install @42/hr $168
Paint Supplies $60
Blending the fenders would run you another $84.
Add tax and H.W.R. fees and your looking at around $690.
Proline Body & Chassis
Elmwood Park, NJ
4 Hrs to paint and install @42/hr $168
Paint Supplies $60
Blending the fenders would run you another $84.
Add tax and H.W.R. fees and your looking at around $690.
Proline Body & Chassis
Elmwood Park, NJ
#8
Originally Posted by njmaxseltd
OEM Hood $357.98
4 Hrs to paint and install @42/hr $168
Paint Supplies $60
Blending the fenders would run you another $84.
Add tax and H.W.R. fees and your looking at around $690.
Proline Body & Chassis
Elmwood Park, NJ
4 Hrs to paint and install @42/hr $168
Paint Supplies $60
Blending the fenders would run you another $84.
Add tax and H.W.R. fees and your looking at around $690.
Proline Body & Chassis
Elmwood Park, NJ
@Jepht20 - I thought about it for a second, but it's not really my steez. I'm a big detailer (hard to beleive with all the paint problems I described LOL) so I want paint to work on. Also, I'm doing performance stuff to my car but not too much...if I was really trying to eek out 1/4 mile times I might do it because it wouldn't be so horrible with the green, but that's not my cup of tea! Thanks for the suggestion though.
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Buy a carbonfiber hood for $315 and no need to paint it. Of course you can get green mist for it so it's not that noticeable. And you can get a hood for $133 here http://www.autopartsland.com/Product...291&make_id=27
#12
Strangely, I was in a similar accident myself on Monday. I hit a 91 Ford F150 @ about 7 MPH and my hood/headlight/grill went right into his bumper. I have quite a bit more damage...as I need a new hood, radiator, core support, fender, headlights, and possibly a new bumper. My bumper really didn't hit his truck, but it looks a bit off alignment. Maybe I can just reset it. I'm going to attempt the repairs myself. Everything appears to be a bolt on part. Luckily I have another car to drive around. I'm definitely going for a CF hood now, I already have the Cefiro one piece headlights, and I'll order most of my parts for a salvage yard. I'm hoping to keep repairs under $1K.
I still don't understand why I couldn't stop in time. I had about 8 car lengths when I started to press the brake at 45MPH. The truck in front of me was still moving, but he got cut off by the car next to him since the lanes were merging into one (road construction). At 3 car lengths, I was doing about 32 MPH and my brakes locked up. I really don't understand how it happened. I've never been in an accident before this and I've been driving for 7 years/100K miles. I was having a terrible morning and I thought, I'll probably get into an accident. I'm no prophet, but shoot.
I still don't understand why I couldn't stop in time. I had about 8 car lengths when I started to press the brake at 45MPH. The truck in front of me was still moving, but he got cut off by the car next to him since the lanes were merging into one (road construction). At 3 car lengths, I was doing about 32 MPH and my brakes locked up. I really don't understand how it happened. I've never been in an accident before this and I've been driving for 7 years/100K miles. I was having a terrible morning and I thought, I'll probably get into an accident. I'm no prophet, but shoot.
#13
Originally Posted by Kevin Wong
I still don't understand why I couldn't stop in time. I had about 8 car lengths when I started to press the brake at 45MPH. The truck in front of me was still moving, but he got cut off by the car next to him since the lanes were merging into one (road construction). At 3 car lengths, I was doing about 32 MPH and my brakes locked up. I really don't understand how it happened. I've never been in an accident before this and I've been driving for 7 years/100K miles. I was having a terrible morning and I thought, I'll probably get into an accident. I'm no prophet, but shoot.
You guys are killin me with the CF hood talk...
#15
Originally Posted by ivelweyz
Buy a carbonfiber hood for $315 and no need to paint it. Of course you can get green mist for it so it's not that noticeable. And you can get a hood for $133 here http://www.autopartsland.com/Product...291&make_id=27
#16
Okay so the verdict at my bodyshop was....
$1300 without doing the rear bumper!
Yikes! I kind of expected this though. The parts were as quoted above but the bodyshop I go to is *real* expensive (and *REAL* good). I'm getting the fenders completely repainted, which is a very good thing. The clearcoat on the bottom rear end of both fenders was suspect at best, so this should take care of most of the paint problems on my car. They're also going to touch up/repaint the grill which I noticed got dinged.
So it's going to be an expensive week, but a good one.
$1300 without doing the rear bumper!
Yikes! I kind of expected this though. The parts were as quoted above but the bodyshop I go to is *real* expensive (and *REAL* good). I'm getting the fenders completely repainted, which is a very good thing. The clearcoat on the bottom rear end of both fenders was suspect at best, so this should take care of most of the paint problems on my car. They're also going to touch up/repaint the grill which I noticed got dinged.
So it's going to be an expensive week, but a good one.
#19
Originally Posted by ch13f
^ The custommaxima.com group deal, just as soon as he gets a new shipment in. Can't really beat 315$ + shipping.
As for my Maxima, I haven't had any estimates done yet, but I know it'll run quite high. I think if I were to buy all the parts, it won't be too bad.
#20
CF hoods are strong and light... sometimes so light that at high speeds (100+) they may fly up and slam into your windshield. Some people use hood pins for this reason, whereas others do it for looks. Regardless, i think CF parts will draw unnecessary attention to the car and will likely draw more trouble than benefit.
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