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carlgt1
09-04-2007, 02:13 PM
FYI -- I was interested in having the 3M 8mil film put on my hood, fender, mirrors, and bumpers (two kits), and was quoted $775 + tax. It seems that you could get these areas painted if needed three times at that price? ;-)
black2yaris
09-04-2007, 02:22 PM
that's about what i paid ,mine was a little highter as i had them do the rocker panels & part of the roof behind the windshield & other things .. it's all labor as that shit is hard to install right
carlgt1
09-04-2007, 02:29 PM
ok, so I got a reasonable quote, just seemed a bit high. I guess it is all labor though so you figure a few hours at $50-$70 an hour or whatever and it adds up quick. did you feel it was worth it though for a $13-$15K car? for maybe $300-$500 but pushing $800 it seems like a Maaco paint job could easily take care of any paint chips etc I may get on the tiny hood & bumpers for less cost. I may wait and hear about the "fabric bra" posted below....
ChinoCharles
09-04-2007, 05:43 PM
One thing is for sure. You probably couldn't get a spoiler painted three times for that money.
vacantj
09-04-2007, 05:45 PM
I got a quote for $600 that included the whole front including a piece of the hood. I honestly thought it was a bit much but I remember the guy saying that it was mostly labor cost but he wouldn't give me a break down..
carlgt1
09-04-2007, 08:11 PM
One thing is for sure. You probably couldn't get a spoiler painted three times for that money.

well the Earl Scheib "Bronze Package" for painting an entire car is $299. So my quote for some plastic protection isn't far off 3 times that. of course that paint-job may not be comparable to what's on our Yarii, but still...

http://www.earlscheib.com/pro1.php
black2yaris
09-05-2007, 04:37 AM
My Yaris is Black & I wanted to keep the paint in LIKE NEW condition to keep the resale value up & Cali roads are the shit ! there is no way Earl gonna get that black sand pearl look for anywhere near that for 4x price
bogey mo
09-10-2007, 04:32 AM
its true..i just had the dealer install it..save me the headache of paint chips later..no way u get the same paint for 800..plus u can't even see it till up close..great investment!!
Edd
09-10-2007, 05:11 AM
well the Earl Scheib "Bronze Package" for painting an entire car is $299. So my quote for some plastic protection isn't far off 3 times that. of course that paint-job may not be comparable to what's on our Yarii, but still...

http://www.earlscheib.com/pro1.php

:eek: God that's cheap. It's usually ~$5000 to get a car painted...