Fiberglass repair... Estimate anyone? - Honda Prelude Forum

Peige · 01-31-2008, 10:26 AM

Hi there, was wondering if anyone knew roughly how much it would cost to fix them (not including the paint) + labor...

Here are the pics...
Thanks.

Solid · 01-31-2008, 11:40 AM

Considering a cheap fiberglass kit like that costs maybe $300+ online or ebay. You may be better off ordering a new cheapo set and having it sprayed.

You should really be asking a body shop, as we can't tell you cost of a particular shops paint and labor, plus the cost to repair/bondo the bumpers.

Looks like OEM would be best if you cut off that ridiculous left side exhaust pipe.

Tee-Dot · 01-31-2008, 11:48 AM

Padge??

joshz · 01-31-2008, 01:28 PM

just put your OEM bumpers on and spend the money you would have on the repairs on a factory lip kit.

SNsLude · 01-31-2008, 03:09 PM

Man that stuff looks like it's paper

Peige · 01-31-2008, 03:50 PM

Yeah, it isnt the best/thickest and I got a good deal from a friend and i doubt he has the OEM bumpers, but ill try. Isnt a lip kit kinda expensive for what it is? I know everyone here likes clean cut preludes but i kinda like the Z1 Boxter kit...

Does anyone know an auto shop or area where they would sell kits (of any type) around the South-East area?

It would be cheaper to just get a new one, but shipping would be killing me. How much would it cost to repaint just the front and end kits?

Thanks fellas.

Solid · 01-31-2008, 04:00 PM

South East area? A lot of websites sell body "kits" just look for one that has a store front in the "South East area" so you can save on shipping

. Seriously why did you buy the car if you didn't want to spend money on fixing it?

Grab a phone book of your city and look up some body shops to give you an estimate. They will most likely tell you they need to be replaced since they are cheap fiberglass bumpers. The shops can also get OEM or aftermarket polyurethane bumpers for the car, but remember they will pass the cost of shipping to you plus mark-up for profit.

Peige · 01-31-2008, 04:29 PM

I knew i would have to put work into it

. But just wasnt sure of the bumpers.

Thanks Guys.

joshz · 02-01-2008, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Peige

Yeah, it isnt the best/thickest and I got a good deal from a friend and i doubt he has the OEM bumpers, but ill try. Isnt a lip kit kinda expensive for what it is? I know everyone here likes clean cut preludes but i kinda like the Z1 Boxter kit...

Does anyone know an auto shop or area where they would sell kits (of any type) around the South-East area?

It would be cheaper to just get a new one, but shipping would be killing me. How much would it cost to repaint just the front and end kits?

Thanks fellas.

where are you located, like GA?

Peige · 02-02-2008, 12:09 AM

Im in Birmingham, AL. I can drive to most parts of Georgia if I find the right deal.