Getting the Vertex Full Kit with the Blitz Wing (authentic) & was wondering what is the average price for a paint job for the following @ a "respectable" bodyshop:

[1] Full Bumper
[2] Full Rear Bumper
[3] Sideskirts
[4] Spoiler

Also, how much installed? Just trying to get a idea on the average pricing for this kind of mod. I figured this kind of info may help others as well who are looking into purchasing a kit & have to estimate in pricing for paint/install.

Thanks!
James

 

My friend has a charcoal gray 300zx, and he had pretty good pieces (urethane full front, spoiler and sides) and the shop charged him $1400.

This was a fairly high end shop, and it was for these three items only. Paint match was dead on, as was install. I would expect the average price to be about $2000 installed/painted, as the bumpers on that kit are full size, not just lips.

ravi

 

Thanks GQ. Anyone else have pricing?

 

depends on the shop, quality of the kit/ fittment/ what paint/ etc etc etc.. cmon theres no set universal price for kits....

 

I'm not asking for a "universal price". Just asking what is the "average" pricing someone would pay for this kind of mod. This is considering there are no issues, fitment is good, OEM color paint, & on good quality FRP material. I already know there are many factors but a rough estimate is all I'm looking for.

 

i was quoted about $1200. No installation. Quality is good. If drop off tomorrow, i can get back by friday. I haven't check with the body shop that paint for my roll bar yet.

 

Nice! Thanks Bubble. I'll probably talk to you more about that shop you are going with. I may have several misc. items I want painted on top of my kit

 

900.00 thats if the kit is perfect and ready for primer. If it needs work your looking at 60.00 a hour to get it right, about eight hours on top of that.

 

I recomend not being lazy test fitting kit yourself it is not hard to prime and sand the kit takes a time investement but if Like me you don't make 60 dollars an hour it is an investment in yourself. Then just take it in to get sprayed I have paid anywhere from 400-900 by doing all prep and install and realistically most kits (authentic) fit pretty well.

Let me know when you get yours done and what you pay.

 

Thanks G352NV & LaidbackRacr!

Bubble, since you're getting your kit installed soon. I'll be interested in seeing some good close-up pics of your kit once you get it installed. Please post some here when you get a chance. Thanks!

Just found out that I won't get mine for another 8-10 weeks so I have plenty of time to feel out my options.

 

hehehe...instead of picture, you can stop by during luch time to see for yourself if you work in Sunnyvale area.

 

Even better! I live in Sunnyvale but work in Milpitas so I'm pretty close. I'll definitely have to set some time with you to check out your kit once you get it on .

 

the fitment on the vertex kit is supposed to be excellent, just so you know.

 

Thanks! That's always good to know since it will mean savings during prep/fitment.

 

I paid 1250.00 for full front, side skirts, and partial rear. Hope this helps.

 

I got my NISMO side skirts painted for FREE!!! It's good to know people!!!

 

FREE is good so long as it's quality work. I agree, knowing the right people is always a good thing .

Does anyone know where I can get a steel mesh grille to place towards the rear section of the air vents on the front bumper? Don't want those skinny chicken wire POS either. I want a nice, rigid, high quality steel one to protect my radiator & internals from rocks. I plan on having itt black so it won't stand out. Do body shops do this? I want this put one before they install my new front bumper.

 

speaking of that, the Initial D using the same "skinny chicken wire". Let me know when you find out about it too bro.

 

Man...I can't wait to get this kit. I think my plan on matching this kit with the Blitz Wing is gonna look bad a**!!!

I actually found some pics of a SS with this kit so I now have a good idea how my kit will look like on my car.

 

Will do. Yeah, I really don't like the chicken wire type. It bends & breaks way to easy.