buying pre-painted to match parts online

ftwhite · August 12, 2020

I need to replace my front bumper, which is body color (2018 LTZ in Centennial Blue). Local body shop wants $1100+tax to do the work (parts - $500; assembly - $250; $300 paint). Part number is 84029814. I can find the part for ~$350 online, with free shipping, and then get it painted for $200-$300 locally. Or I can order the part pre-painted to match my body color, and shipped for around $560. This might be aftermarket part though.

Has anyone had any experience with pre-painted to match body parts? Does the color match close enough? can it be shipped without damage?

JimCost2014 · August 12, 2020

19 hours ago, ftwhite said:

Does the color match close enough? can it be shipped without damage?

Thinking the color of blue on our trucks would be a hard one to match, with the rest of the paint being two years old now, might be better for whoever is spraying the paint to be able to "blend" with the older paint.

I would ask for pictures,and a description of packaging, what method of carrier they use (parcel, ltl, ect...) so you have an idea of how it will be handled until it hits your doorstep.

blownZ71 · September 24, 2020

Curious if you actually order the pre-painted and from where?

Donstar · September 25, 2020

I'd get quotes from a few body shops prior to making this a DIY experience. I also wonder if your current bumper is repairable. If it is damaged beyond repair then is there any damage to the mounting hardware? Often (not always) a high quote for a repair is an indicator that there may be a higher level of complexity to a job.