Looking to change the front look of my 2.5s - Page 4

VIPWHIP · #46 (**permalink**) 10-30-2009, 04:09 AM

UPDATE Progress pics. 10-29-09

I went to some places and they all quoted me around $400.

In this case I might just go to one that is a little bit more expensive but I will be rest assure it will be top notch quality.

P.S the guy who shipped the bumper was from ERACING. My paper receipt showed that info. So you can get this bumper for less shipping. See the first page for the ebay link.

So I decided to make the hole's in the bumper and match everything.
Tomorrow I will match it up with the car to see if everything fits. Then it's off to the body shop. I got my 3000k fog bulbs and installed them also and pre-isntalled the fog ligths I am so happy that it's a tight fit.

coconutt · #47 (**permalink**) 10-30-2009, 10:29 AM

nice. i wonder if anyone has ever done or thought about shaving those slanted bar things below the headlights on the bumper. i think the bumper would look clean that way too...

200hpAltima · #48 (**permalink**) 10-30-2009, 10:40 PM

Take the fogs out before you give it to the bodyshop!!! They will mask around them and then paint. The paint will peel and bubble. Do a quality job and take those baby's out!

VIPWHIP · #49 (**permalink**) 11-01-2009, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by 200hpAltima

Take the fogs out before you give it to the bodyshop!!! They will mask around them and then paint. The paint will peel and bubble. Do a quality job and take those baby's out!

O definitely, I just had to made sure it fitted perfectly. Bumped is in the shop. It should be done by Monday. I got a super deal. $300, bumper & grill painted & install.

Stay tuned for updates next week

200hpAltima · #50 (**permalink**) 11-01-2009, 10:43 PM

Thats not bad. My body guys eats half the cost for me....of course he is my Uncle lol

mikethemike · #51 (**permalink**) 11-02-2009, 08:01 AM

I'm a bit skeptical about having a body shop put only parts for me when I can do em myself. Personally I think DYI body part instal is easier and you have control on putting them on properly. Every shop I've seen put on bumpers have done it sloppy.

VIPWHIP · #52 (**permalink**) 11-04-2009, 11:46 PM

The long awaited results. Enjoy . I was there just chilling around talking to them while they were doing all this. I got a photoshoot Friday so I will take more pictures. Next up trying to find a grill for the bottom part.

I ended up going with a flat black for the grill. The guys also buffed out my headlights

nintendo5 · #53 (**permalink**) 11-05-2009, 12:56 AM

Hey, not to thread jack but I see your from Herndon, VA. I'm over in reston and I have been looking for a reliable but affordable body shop, what is the name of the place you went to?

VIPWHIP · #54 (**permalink**) 11-05-2009, 01:06 AM

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Originally Posted by nintendo5

Hey, not to thread jack but I see your from Herndon, VA. I'm over in reston and I have been looking for a reliable but affordable body shop, what is the name of the place you went to?

No problem man. Always here to help out a fellow nissan owner.
S & S Auto Body & Paint - Google Maps

S & S Auto Body & Paint, Manassas.

Mention my name: RAVEN. He will know.

altjt02 · #55 (**permalink**) 11-05-2009, 08:57 AM

Bumper looks good. They painted the grille? It looks almost the same, you should've had them paint the chrome outer ring too (body color maybe?).

**nismos14** · #56 (**permalink**) 11-05-2009, 01:17 PM

The grille looks nothing like the bumper, is you blind?

altjt02 · #57 (**permalink**) 11-05-2009, 01:28 PM

he mentioned they painted the grille flat black too. Sometimes you gotta read the whole post, you know....

**nismos14** · #58 (**permalink**) 11-05-2009, 01:55 PM

i fial

mikethemike · #59 (**permalink**) 11-05-2009, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by altjt02

he mentioned they painted the grille flat black too. Sometimes you gotta read the whole post, you know....

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Originally Posted by nismos14

i fial

HAHAHA you both FALE! He never said he had it painted black, but just ended up going with flat black.

uh, right?

Anyways the bumper looks great! Kinda makes me want to repaint my bumper now. Now black those headlights out and your set!

VIPWHIP · #60 (**permalink**) 11-05-2009, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by mikethemike

HAHAHA you both FALE! He never said he had it painted black, but just ended up going with flat black.

uh, right?

Anyways the bumper looks great! Kinda makes me want to repaint my bumper now. Now black those headlights out and your set!

I made them paint it flat black. It took them almost 1 hour to do the grill. In the summer I will order new chrome molding since this one is showing some wear