Pre Painted Bumper Cover?

max_330i · 03-04-2017, 03:40 PM

Considering purchasing this rear bumper cover on eBay: http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-2006-200...3D161988245810

I've heard complaints about the paint quality on pre-painted parts, but never ordered them myself, so I can't speak from experience. Anybody have some insight on whether this is worth the money?

matteblue3er · 03-04-2017, 05:15 PM

Prepainted is never a good idea. Especially for an older car that has faded paint. The paint code you give them may match the factory paint when it was new but not your current shade.

ssdara · 03-04-2017, 05:15 PM

You will probably want to repaint. Thats if it arrives with a good paint match. But if youre on a budget, you can try your luck.

bimmette · 03-04-2017, 06:04 PM

I have bought a pre-painted rear spoiler and it has been great but I bought a front lip which has been terrible because it chips very easily. So I definitely advise against it. You'll save money by buying it pre-painted and you'll be pleased when the color matches well when it arrives but in the long run, it'll look like shit eventually.

Ali-E90 · 03-05-2017, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by bimmette

I have bought a pre-painted rear spoiler and it has been great but I bought a front lip which has been terrible because it chips very easily. So I definitely advise against it. You'll save money by buying it pre-painted and you'll be pleased when the color matches well when it arrives but in the long run, it'll look like shit eventually.

A) thanks as always for your input, including your YT videos!
B) I'm guessing OP could potentially get a pre-painted part and get it coated too to help against chips, as another option.

bimmette · 03-05-2017, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Ali-323i

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Originally Posted by bimmette

I have bought a pre-painted rear spoiler and it has been great but I bought a front lip which has been terrible because it chips very easily. So I definitely advise against it. You'll save money by buying it pre-painted and you'll be pleased when the color matches well when it arrives but in the long run, it'll look like shit eventually.

A) thanks as always for your input, including your YT videos!
B) I'm guessing OP could potentially get a pre-painted part and get it coated too to help against chips, as another option.

I know nothing about paint, but maybe if it's not primed correctly, then an extra overcoat wouldn't even help?

max_330i · 03-06-2017, 02:36 AM

Thanks for the input everybody. I figured it seemed too good to be true, and also a little gimmicky

talisman311 · 03-07-2017, 12:49 AM

I bought a front prepainted BSM bumper from eBay. I've been very satisfied for the 250 I paid for it. I had to perform minor paint correction but fitment was perfect.

max_330i · 03-08-2017, 01:29 AM

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Originally Posted by talisman311

I bought a front prepainted BSM bumper from eBay. I've been very satisfied for the 250 I paid for it. I had to perform minor paint correction but fitment was perfect.

Paint correction upon arrival, or after it was already installed on the car? Can you provide a link for the product? (250 is a better price than the one I found.)

talisman311 · 03-08-2017, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by max_330i

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Originally Posted by talisman311

I bought a front prepainted BSM bumper from eBay. I've been very satisfied for the 250 I paid for it. I had to perform minor paint correction but fitment was perfect.

Paint correction upon arrival, or after it was already installed on the car? Can you provide a link for the product? (250 is a better price than the one I found.)

Upon arrival. I have a porter cable 7424 that I compounded some of the paint with. Link is tough to get on my phone but the seller is paint n ship.

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max_330i Captain 340 Rep 922 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW 330i Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Illinois iTrader: (0)	Pre Painted Bumper Cover? Considering purchasing this rear bumper cover on eBay: http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-2006-200...3D161988245810 I've heard complaints about the paint quality on pre-painted parts, but never ordered them myself, so I can't speak from experience. Anybody have some insight on whether this is worth the money? __________________ 2006 330i 6MT Jet Black / Black
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matteblue3er Captain 238 Rep 947 Posts Drives: Racecar Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Philly iTrader: (0)	Prepainted is never a good idea. Especially for an older car that has faded paint. The paint code you give them may match the factory paint when it was new but not your current shade.
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ssdara Second Lieutenant 65 Rep 285 Posts Drives: 2007 335i Sedan Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Baton Rouge, LA iTrader: (1)	You will probably want to repaint. Thats if it arrives with a good paint match. But if youre on a budget, you can try your luck.
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max_330i Captain 340 Rep 922 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW 330i Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Illinois iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the input everybody. I figured it seemed too good to be true, and also a little gimmicky __________________ 2006 330i 6MT Jet Black / Black
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talisman311 First Lieutenant 43 Rep 358 Posts Drives: e90 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Richmond, VA iTrader: (0)	I bought a front prepainted BSM bumper from eBay. I've been very satisfied for the 250 I paid for it. I had to perform minor paint correction but fitment was perfect. __________________ 2006 e90 330i \| Black/Terra \| 6MT \| ZSP \| ZPP \| ZCW
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