My Z will be going into the body shop next week to replace/repaint the rear bumper. I was rear-ended a couple months ago, and although the damage is very minor and barely visible (just three small vertical creases on the bumper and a broken attachment tab underneath), I figured I would fix it anyway because insurance is paying for it.

Since the car will be in the shop already and since they will have to mix the paint to match the bumper, I figured why not have them paint the engine and battery/master cylinder covers as well (like in the picture below). Shouldn't be more than a couple additional hours of labor (to prep the pieces for painting) and a little more paint material, right?

I have not looked at it yet, but I assume the Nissan "hamburger" logo on the engine cover can be removed from underneath. (is this correct?) Does anyone know what the approximate cost for this should be in NorCal Bay Area? Any issues with regular body paint fading due to heat from the engine?

Thanks.

 

bring it to a shop and have them include it.
i had mines painted and the covers were fine w/ the engine heat.
and yes the nissan hamburger is removable.

 

Powder coat plastic? is that a stupid idea? just curious...

 

the plastic will melt if you powdercoat.

 

75.00 if they are already making paint. Some shops dont see it that way but thats how it should be.

 

I got charged 100