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Would it cost more to get my front bumper fixed or get a body kit?

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Old 03-28-2012, 11:17 AM
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I have holes in my front bumper because the previous owner had a front license plate mount that I took off. There are also two chips in the paint near the holes. I want to get that fixed but will it cose more to get fixed than just buying a new body kit. I know this depends on the shop and the body kit. I plan on getting a body kit under $500 that is already primered and having someone else paint and install it. What would something like this run?

Some of my options are:

http://www.bodykits.com/Extreme-Dime...110901/614743/

http://www.bodykits.com/VIS-Racing/b...V1_099/768130/

http://www.bodykits.com/Extreme-Dime...104987/770271/

Thanks!
Old 03-28-2012, 11:19 AM
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First kit is fugly

Second kit the whole world and aliens have.

Third kit is so-so but you need the diffuser.

There are other kits out there which look better.
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The body kit will cost more.
Old 03-28-2012, 11:33 AM
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Think about it.....

$500 body kit + fit/install labor + complete body kit paint

Fix 3 holes and 2 chips + touch up paint


What do you think would cost more??
Old 03-28-2012, 11:36 AM
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Originally Posted by ZS14
First kit is fugly

Second kit the whole world and aliens have.

Third kit is so-so but you need the diffuser.

There are other kits out there which look better.
Agreed haha I think I'll just get the bumper fixed
Old 03-28-2012, 12:03 PM
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Home depot, 2 little plastic push in plugs and touch up paint. I had to do that to my Juke cause the dealer had the plate installed when i bought it.
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Drive the car to a body shop and get an estimate. Then compare to the price of the kit you want and do that math.
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It also would obviously be more since you would be painting more than a front bumper with a new kit.



Originally Posted by beezee
Drive the car to a body shop and get an estimate. Then compare to the price of the kit you want and do that math.


I would have done this long before making a thread
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How much is a OEM bumper from Nissan?
How much is a body kit? Compare the two. There you go.
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Originally Posted by Waizzz
I would have done this long before making a thread
Some people just can't think for themselves.
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