Re: Painting question...

[David Kim <glxvr6@ibm.net>]

Chuck,

try this you just might save a bit of cash.  I went by the bodyshop
which my local VW dealer uses and inquired about a swap.  I let the
bodyshop keep my stock Jetta hood, Jetta grill, Jetta grill frame and
Jetta headlights in return the bodyshop painted and installed the Golf
hood, Golf grill, Golf grill frame and Hella smoked dual rounds which I
supplied.  I had no use for the items.

Hope this helps,

David Kim
1997 Vento GLX




> Okay...  I now have a brand-new Golf hood, Golf grille, and Votex
> Dual-headlights...  and I need to get these parts painted white.  So far, my
> price quotes for the painting and clearcoat have been between $309 - $540.
> My question is for the folks that have done this mod to their Jettas... is $300
> too much to pay to get these few parts painted???
> If you have done this mod (or know someone who has done it)... how much did you
> pay?  Any advice on shops, types of paint, etc???
> 
> Thanks for your help.
> 
> -Chuck Simpson...