mtech painted or unpainted?
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From: Orlando
My Ride: 2009 535i
I was wondering who all bought their kits already painted and if everything matched up okay. I have black sapphire metallic.
It may be more expensive to have the kit installed AND painted than to just buy a painted kit.
Thanks.
It may be more expensive to have the kit installed AND painted than to just buy a painted kit.
Thanks.
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I actually recommend having it painted locally. The reason being is that your car's paint will fade over time and it is best to have larger items painted to match this fade. It is not such a big deal with smaller items like lip and roof spoilers but something as large as a bumper will contrast.
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From: NYC, Rego Park, Queens
My Ride: 2004 E60 530i, 2012 E70 X5 35i
Model Year: 2004
Originally Posted by Nick@Jlevi SW' post='769594' date='Jan 16 2009, 02:31 PM
I actually recommend having it painted locally. The reason being is that your car's paint will fade over time and it is best to have larger items painted to match this fade. It is not such a big deal with smaller items like lip and roof spoilers but something as large as a bumper will contrast.
Have it painted locally. And if you have any problems, you can always have the shop locally fix it.
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My Ride: 2008 Silverstone II E60 M5 2012 E70 AW X5 50i Sport w/ LCI Aero Kit and Rocker Panels
Locally, even if it costs you a few extra bucks. Those vendors who offer a warranty on their paint jobs is such a stupid thing. Like I'm really going to ship back an entire body kit 8 months later, after it's installed on my car? It'll cost me more to ship it across the country! Hahahaha!
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From: Los Angeles
My Ride: 05 530i
87 325is
85 VW GTI
Originally Posted by C's Bimmer' post='769612' date='Jan 16 2009, 11:41 AM
Locally, even if it costs you a few extra bucks. Those vendors who offer a warranty on their paint jobs is such a stupid thing. Like I'm really going to ship back an entire body kit 8 months later, after it's installed on my car? It'll cost me more to ship it across the country! Hahahaha!
Move to So Cal. Then Trinity and Eurorev will be local
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My Ride: 2008 550i Jet Black on Black Leather, SAT with Paddles, Logic 7, Comfort Seats, NAV, Sport Package, PDC, Xenons, Sirius, Trinity 12W LED Angel Eyes, RPi GT Exhaust, M rear spoiler, ACS Roof Spoiler, Tinted Tail Lights, Bimmian Carbon Fiber Pillar Trim, Bimmian Shadow 550i emblem, RPi Scoop, E60 Forum Cling, Mtec bulbs in fog lights, Mtec 2W LED for License Plate Light Bulbs, K&N Filter, Bimmian LED Smoked Side Markers, Blackout roundels, Carbon Fiber Kidney Grills.
Retired Rides - 1989 325i convertible, 1995 M3, 2002 X5, 2005 545i, 2008 X5 (Lemon)
Originally Posted by einstein57' post='769694' date='Jan 16 2009, 01:07 PM
Move to So Cal. Then Trinity and Eurorev will be local
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My Ride: 650 Grand Coupe
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Originally Posted by C's Bimmer' post='769612' date='Jan 16 2009, 02:41 PM
Locally, even if it costs you a few extra bucks. Those vendors who offer a warranty on their paint jobs is such a stupid thing. Like I'm really going to ship back an entire body kit 8 months later, after it's installed on my car? It'll cost me more to ship it across the country! Hahahaha!
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