Bill75
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- Jan 1, 2004
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- Corvette
- 75 Coupe ZZ4, Brodix IK-180's, Headers,TK0-500
Hello all,
I just bought myself a replacement flex fiberglass front bumper, I read several threads on here and although some folks liked fiberglass and others liked the flex, I couldn't find any negative comments about the flex fit ones. I thought the slight amount of flex would aid in lining things up a little and might not be as fragile.
Anyway.....I spoke to my local Vette shop about getting it painted after I took the old one off and put this one on. He said I was stupid for buying the flex fit that they were no damn good and even cost more. I asked him for a rough estimate on finishing and painting to match and was told he'd use about $200 in materials and it would take his guy about 2 days to do, so I'm looking at about $800. WTF!!!!!!!!!!! After I install the thing?????????
Am I nuts here??? This seems way out of line. I know this guy does a super job on anything he does but I'm having a hard time justifying all this.
I'd appreciate hearing what some of you think. Thanks
I just bought myself a replacement flex fiberglass front bumper, I read several threads on here and although some folks liked fiberglass and others liked the flex, I couldn't find any negative comments about the flex fit ones. I thought the slight amount of flex would aid in lining things up a little and might not be as fragile.
Anyway.....I spoke to my local Vette shop about getting it painted after I took the old one off and put this one on. He said I was stupid for buying the flex fit that they were no damn good and even cost more. I asked him for a rough estimate on finishing and painting to match and was told he'd use about $200 in materials and it would take his guy about 2 days to do, so I'm looking at about $800. WTF!!!!!!!!!!! After I install the thing?????????
Am I nuts here??? This seems way out of line. I know this guy does a super job on anything he does but I'm having a hard time justifying all this.
I'd appreciate hearing what some of you think. Thanks