I was quoted RM 200+ from beater panel workshops, just to spray the bumper alone (and another one quoted me RM 380 for spraying 2K paint and fixing of bumper, which I not willing to pay so high for just spraying the bumper)

So I want to know where can I get automotive paint and spray it for myself,

and what else do I need to prepare for spraying bumper? I think I also need rough sand paper to remove the old paint first.

Need suggestions and feedback, thanks so much!

This post has been edited by pcdoctor_my: Jan 19 2007, 07:34 PM

after the paint another layer of clear coat?

It is not worth it for sure, you need to buy the spraying tools. If I remember correctly, when I need to spray my bumper, this workshop will go to another shop to get the color that I want, it cost about RM50 per tin, to spray a whole bumper you need around half of the tin inside. You would also need to buy the oil, before you spray the 1st and 2nd layer, you need to apply the oil, or else the paint will removed easily just like some ordinary sticker. Oh man, I suggest you bring to the workshop and let them do. Some shops they charge only RM100 - 150. You would need to do more survey on this.

This post has been edited by zeist: Jan 19 2007, 07:50 PM

He's right, you'll need a spray paint tool. Unless if it's possible to rent one.

I just spoken to one of my friend.
When he wanted to respray his car , he would buy the automotive paint from his friend which works with Nippon Paint, and then sents it to the workshop to spray. He said he did save some on the overall costs, but not vastly.

Can do I like this --> Buy the paint from a local hardware shop..and then pass it over to the workshop? I know the panel beater shop may profit some from using their own paint, thought I can save from this one. (I'm the type of person which likes to buy own parts and if possible..DIY fix em' )

Yeah I agree with your above statement too; I didn't realise that it needs oil too..and also the oven curing room.

I feel paying RM 200 over is highly priced. I got this pricing around Sunway/Subang area. I really need to go to PJ or Old Klang Rd where it's cheaper.

This post has been edited by pcdoctor_my: Jan 20 2007, 12:08 AM

I have an idea. If the full bumper alone that you wanna spray, look for a friendly workshop, tell the guy to call you when he has a customer spraying the same colour. Then when he calls, take your bumper to get prepared together with watever the other guy is spraying and let the things get sprayed together. Confirm cheaper price should be around < RM200

Hmm, if you choose to buy the paint from a shop, then bring it over to paint shop for them to spray, I don't think they will charge you cheaper, of course using your own paint you sure get cheaper price, but frankly ler nobody does this before, I mean if you choose to spray only the bumper. Whole car yes, they people bought a big tin (like those paint we use for wall, that size).

Normally, paint shop they charge above RM100 for bumper spray, because they need to remove the bumper and reinstall back (new bumper). But your case can negotiate with that boss, since you are not removing and installing back the bumper.

If they quote you RM150, then negotiate from there. Last time I got quote by some paint workshop for spoiler spray, they quote me RM300+. Of course I immediately go away. Try going to Shah Alam area and find, there are plenty of paint shops there.

This post has been edited by zeist: Jan 20 2007, 10:40 AM

yeap you try go to shah alam..hmm seksyen twenty sumthin..i can't remember..

dun try to spray by urself if u dun have experience. it will turn out to b ugly.. better pay the money to let someone do the job for u..

Yeah, I'll let people do that..if it's reasonably priced. I believe there is somewhere which is "cheap & good" from honest people.

try asking maddriver where is a good shop

Maddriver, yeah I've heard of him,heard he's now located around Shah Alam right, does he still have his workshop in Singapore?

How much is the market rate for a bumper to be painted?

Ace hardware bro.

RM17.90/250ml can

Actually, you can use those RM7 cap matahari brand spray paint.Works the same. Apply some clear coat to make the paint last longer

The usual market rate should be RM250 or more (depends on car size, i suppose). TS should just forget it and pay up. Later u spray yourself, i guarantee u'll regret with your dodgy noob work...and then have to pay again to get some workshop to spray....

This post has been edited by Matrix: Jun 30 2011, 06:01 PM