drperry
4/24/2008 5:03:45 PM
I figured I might as well stop by the dealership body shop and see how much it would cost to replace my valence...
$531.67 painted and installed...
Only like $165 or so for the valence itself, lol. Cheaper than ordering off ebay!
Gonna swing by a non-dealership body shop tomorrow, if I can and see how much they charge...
Labor might be less...
$90 an hour for labor at the dealership...
3.1 hours, lol... So that's $293 for labor..
$70 for paint.
Taymacjack
4/24/2008 5:12:22 PM
oh i thought the title was "valance eliminated"...that would be the cheapest option...lol
drperry
4/24/2008 5:33:31 PM
I want my valence... It helps with gas mileage
JediKnight2
4/24/2008 5:55:44 PM
Why not just use some DupliColor automotive paint and do it yourself with 10 bucks in paint....that part gets beat to death anyway...
EuroGoldLS
4/24/2008 6:29:22 PM
The pricing is a little outrageous don't ya think? I could do it myself for a lot cheaper
94blueknight
4/24/2008 7:26:51 PM
haha ya i agree u should just paint it ur self. its bound to get chipped and stuff so y pay a bunch of money when u can just paint it urself
blazin97
4/24/2008 11:04:07 PM
My brother(95_4door) just bought one from his store(Advanced Auto Parts) for $20, paint it yourself and your set for $30. Install is easy.
drperry
4/25/2008 1:40:51 AM
Installation is peanuts...
But not all of us can paint
Gonna check out one of the other body shops, and if it's still expensive like that, then I'll try myself... But I can guarantee it's gonna look like ass
Taymacjack
4/25/2008 3:24:56 AM
do you want mine? its thrashed....lol
drperry
4/25/2008 5:10:33 AM
lol, no thanks
I want to get it fixed, not make it worse.
Maybe I'll try my dads way and fiberglass it.
NVANZEE
4/25/2008 8:44:08 AM
quote:
ORIGINAL: drperry
I want my valence... It helps with gas mileage
I dont know how much it helps with MPG but it would be cheaper to remove it vs. saving a few cents on gas
94blueknight
4/25/2008 9:21:33 AM
quote:
ORIGINAL: drperry
Installation is peanuts...
But not all of us can paint
Gonna check out one of the other body shops, and if it's still expensive like that, then I'll try myself... But I can guarantee it's gonna look like ass
rattle canning is easy and u cant really make it look that bad. it'll only look like its bad up close. u just gotta rem to spray evenly and dont twist ur wrist move ur arm. u could check out some painting vids too if u wanted.
drperry
4/25/2008 1:40:34 PM
quote:
ORIGINAL: NVANZEE
quote:
ORIGINAL: drperry
I want my valence... It helps with gas mileage
I dont know how much it helps with MPG but it would be cheaper to remove it vs. saving a few cents on gas
It's more aerodynamic than truck itself... Less/smoother air flow underneath = better gas mileage.
quote:
ORIGINAL: 94blueknight
quote:
ORIGINAL: drperry
Installation is peanuts...
But not all of us can paint
Gonna check out one of the other body shops, and if it's still expensive like that, then I'll try myself... But I can guarantee it's gonna look like ass
rattle canning is easy and u cant really make it look that bad. it'll only look like its bad up close. u just gotta rem to spray evenly and dont twist ur wrist move ur arm. u could check out some painting vids too if u wanted.
Doesn't matter how much videos I watch... I still can't paint, lol
MHPrior80
4/25/2008 8:59:28 PM
what is the part number that u will need from advanced auto? im thinking about replacing mine, along with the upper part of the bumper as well...mine are all chipped and cracked. any one have the part numbers needed for these? i know ebay has them, might do that...thought id try local first. thanx
