Gloss Black Bumpstrips!

1. _Macca_ Regular Poster Joined: Jun 2008 Chesterfield, Derbyshire Posts: 263 Posi Blue VTS

   #1 25th July 2008, 11:52

   Any idea on a fair price to get my bumpstrips done gloss black (Professionally)? Was gonna go colour coded but done a quick photoshop and think I like it. Also assume gloss black would be cheaper? Got a quote for colour coded £250 the other day.
   
   
   
   The guy who quoted me said something along the lines of in 6months the paint can start flaking off and look shite especially on the front bumper.. Is this true or does it just depend on job quality? Cheers!
2. Ashleyp Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Apr 2008 Bedford & Manchester Posts: 17504

   #2 25th July 2008, 12:00

   id lower it first
   
   but minimum of £150 id have thought
3. _Macca_ Regular Poster Joined: Jun 2008 Chesterfield, Derbyshire Posts: 263 Posi Blue VTS

   #3 25th July 2008, 12:04

   I know, i know, it needs lowering..
   
   I'm just playin around with ideas on what to plan for it; not actually got any funds for anythin atm. Cheers.
4. richie_boy88 Regular Poster Joined: Jun 2008 newcastle Posts: 408 mk1 saxo 1.1i SX

   #4 25th July 2008, 14:35

   hes robbing you!! and his jobs must be shite if it flaks off after 6 month, it will last forever if its preped probly and the correct plastic adhesion is applied before its primed. iv painted loads of bumpstrips with rattle cans and got a good finish ad its lasted longer than 6 months! and it cost 50quid for all the gear
5. richie_boy88 Regular Poster Joined: Jun 2008 newcastle Posts: 408 mk1 saxo 1.1i SX

   #5 25th July 2008, 14:36

   looks tidy by the way m8! id use smoked repeaters by the way not blue
6. user_15300 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Apr 2007 Mansfield Posts: 6663 Astra Coupe Edition 100

   #6 25th July 2008, 16:23

   Stealing my idea lol. It does look good on mine though imo. (bit of an old pic):
   
   
7. ozzy_hare Infrequent Poster Joined: Jun 2008 Hull/York half way between Posts: 188 Topaz Gold 00' Saxo VTR

   #7 25th July 2008, 16:26

   can you pop the bump strips off? ive never looked, i know the side panels are from the bump strip all the way to the skirt so i supppose that ones a no lol
8. richie_boy88 Regular Poster Joined: Jun 2008 newcastle Posts: 408 mk1 saxo 1.1i SX

   #8 25th July 2008, 16:35

   you can but its a nightmare, especially the bumprs, i had to take mine off. they slot in but its awkward as hell! did it on a m8s motor like a year ago. but the bumpstrips were on the coners of the bumper. il be doin mine in the next couple of weekends. il post pics
9. _Macca_ Regular Poster Joined: Jun 2008 Chesterfield, Derbyshire Posts: 263 Posi Blue VTS

   #9 25th July 2008, 17:19

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by richie_boy88 looks tidy by the way m8! id use smoked repeaters by the way not blue

   They came like that mate.. I'm gettin some clear ones don't worry
10. richie_boy88 Regular Poster Joined: Jun 2008 newcastle Posts: 408 mk1 saxo 1.1i SX

    #10 25th July 2008, 17:34

    nice 1, blue repeaters dont look right on a red car like. i wouldnt pay 250quid tho m8 shop around
11. Mike_08 Established Member Joined: Oct 2006 Birmingham Posts: 2401 Subaru Impreza WRX

    #11 25th July 2008, 20:41

    tbh mate on your car pay and get it coded look loads better the glossed
12. richie_boy88 Regular Poster Joined: Jun 2008 newcastle Posts: 408 mk1 saxo 1.1i SX

    #12 25th July 2008, 20:51

    i dont agree, its different. i think it would be to much red tbh
13. Marcos Established Member Joined: Oct 2007 Heysham Posts: 2371 Transit connect

    #13 26th July 2008, 09:26

    do it your self not hard i did mine then sprayed them white in the end
14. richie_boy88 Regular Poster Joined: Jun 2008 newcastle Posts: 408 mk1 saxo 1.1i SX

    #14 26th July 2008, 10:03

    its piss easy man, wet n dry 1200, prime, paint, laquar. hardest part is masking it up lol
15. mmmatt Infrequent Poster Joined: Jun 2008 Oldham, Manchester Posts: 209 Citroen saxo Vts

    #15 26th July 2008, 11:06

    mate am getting charged 180 to colour code my white vts, n that includes full respray of front n back bumper, plus getting a small dint repaired! the guys ripping you off. he says flake off in 6 months, sounds like a cowboy to me. if your going to do the bumpstrips gloss black defo do it your self only cost you 50 quid like the other lads said!
16. _Macca_ Regular Poster Joined: Jun 2008 Chesterfield, Derbyshire Posts: 263 Posi Blue VTS

    #16 26th July 2008, 19:29

    Still in two minds whether to colour code or gloss.. Def think I'm gonna look into doin it myself now though, just don't wanna make a bodge
    
    Actually if I do mess up then I can get it done pro so it's win win
17. denni Established Member Joined: Apr 2008 exmouth Posts: 1714 saxo furio mango

    #17 26th July 2008, 19:43

    i gettin mine done on monday costin me £20
18. _Macca_ Regular Poster Joined: Jun 2008 Chesterfield, Derbyshire Posts: 263 Posi Blue VTS

    #18 26th July 2008, 23:28

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by denni i gettin mine done on monday costin me £20

    Nice one.. Surely not professionally?
19. Ben Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Dec 2007 Chesterfield Posts: 5469 Ecoboost

    #19 26th July 2008, 23:32

    Car is lookin nice, i'd love to have mine done gloss black too! Just the fundin, i'd love to have gloss black VTR alloys too! Any chance you could get a few pictures of them for me dude?
20. Furio_Rob Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: May 2008 Newcastle Posts: 2667 Furio FTW

    #20 26th July 2008, 23:39

    well it should be cheaper then coding it, as it wont need to match anything
    
    ask Predator_VTR
    hes getting his done soon, hes getting a discount price though