Where can I get OEM front bumper cover for a good price?
Where can I get OEM front bumper cover for a good price?
Just mangled my front bumper cover, anyone know where I can get an OEM unpainted for a good price?
I looked at:
courtesyparts.com
buynissanparts.com
Is that the best I can get price wise?
I looked at:
courtesyparts.com
buynissanparts.com
Is that the best I can get price wise?
Last edited by atriuum; Feb 28, 2012 at 01:55 PM.
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I just need to know whether there is a material difference between OEM and aftermarket bumper covers, other than the price.
I don't want paint peeling in a couple of years because I went with aftermarket. But if there's literally ZERO difference other than price then let me know.
I am not getting this at a junk yard, hunting for the right bumper cover color for moths, someone hit me.. my car was immaculate. But I hear you guys, it's usually a good idea.
I don't want paint peeling in a couple of years because I went with aftermarket. But if there's literally ZERO difference other than price then let me know.
I am not getting this at a junk yard, hunting for the right bumper cover color for moths, someone hit me.. my car was immaculate. But I hear you guys, it's usually a good idea.
I just need to know whether there is a material difference between OEM and aftermarket bumper covers, other than the price.
I don't want paint peeling in a couple of years because I went with aftermarket. But if there's literally ZERO difference other than price then let me know.
I am not getting this at a junk yard, hunting for the right bumper cover color for moths, someone hit me.. my car was immaculate. But I hear you guys, it's usually a good idea.
I don't want paint peeling in a couple of years because I went with aftermarket. But if there's literally ZERO difference other than price then let me know.
I am not getting this at a junk yard, hunting for the right bumper cover color for moths, someone hit me.. my car was immaculate. But I hear you guys, it's usually a good idea.
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I got 4 quotes for a paint job.
250
250
375
350
I didn't really ask them about paint quality, I did say I would like a match as best as possible. White pearl is supposed to be hard to match.
What should I ask about paint a prepwork to make sure it's properly done. These were not places exactly that are holes off the beaten track, not that you can't have proper work done in holes.
This is the bumper, aftermarket primered. Should be fine? I don't do this on a daily basis.
250
250
375
350
I didn't really ask them about paint quality, I did say I would like a match as best as possible. White pearl is supposed to be hard to match.
What should I ask about paint a prepwork to make sure it's properly done. These were not places exactly that are holes off the beaten track, not that you can't have proper work done in holes.
This is the bumper, aftermarket primered. Should be fine? I don't do this on a daily basis.
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Posts: 10,344
From: Jacksonville, FL
Certain paint colors can be more difficult to blend and match than others. The pearl white paint is a 3 step paint, whereas your more standard paint is 2, base and clear. Pearl is base, pearl, and then clear.
lol and I think I have an advantage cuz my cousin works in body shop so I get "family discounts"
uppet:
www.dnhautoparts.com, its like $250, I had my ruby pearl rear bumper cover replaced with a brand new painted cover and it looked mint against my 15 year old paint.
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I just need to know whether there is a material difference between OEM and aftermarket bumper covers, other than the price.
I don't want paint peeling in a couple of years because I went with aftermarket. But if there's literally ZERO difference other than price then let me know.
I am not getting this at a junk yard, hunting for the right bumper cover color for moths, someone hit me.. my car was immaculate. But I hear you guys, it's usually a good idea.
I don't want paint peeling in a couple of years because I went with aftermarket. But if there's literally ZERO difference other than price then let me know.
I am not getting this at a junk yard, hunting for the right bumper cover color for moths, someone hit me.. my car was immaculate. But I hear you guys, it's usually a good idea.
I got 4 quotes for a paint job.
250
250
375
350
I didn't really ask them about paint quality, I did say I would like a match as best as possible. White pearl is supposed to be hard to match.
What should I ask about paint a prepwork to make sure it's properly done. These were not places exactly that are holes off the beaten track, not that you can't have proper work done in holes.
This is the bumper, aftermarket primered. Should be fine? I don't do this on a daily basis.
250
250
375
350
I didn't really ask them about paint quality, I did say I would like a match as best as possible. White pearl is supposed to be hard to match.
What should I ask about paint a prepwork to make sure it's properly done. These were not places exactly that are holes off the beaten track, not that you can't have proper work done in holes.
This is the bumper, aftermarket primered. Should be fine? I don't do this on a daily basis.
I would not be buying a new aftermarket bumper cover for 100 bucks when a used OEM from the junkyard will cost u 50 bucks and prolly last longer.
Ehhh its up to you...
And of course there is a material difference. OEM > aftermarket always!! that being sd, the ebay bumper will work fine.
Use high quality paint. I didnt and 9 months later my paint is chipping
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