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So long as you have a lot of time, patience and a steady hand, a DIY paint job on a fairly small area is actually quite easy to do (such as when colour-coding bumpers, door strips, etc).


Your going to have to accept that it is never going to be as good as a proffesional job though, but if your willing to put in the work, you can get decent results.


I've done 2 bumpers,my mirrors,door strips,spoiler,door & boot handles and mud flaps for a total of about £120 (that includes all primers,paints,laquers,cleaners and wet & dry paper).


Assuming your a complete newbie like I was and don't have any friends in the car industry, your talking about at least £150 saved on body shop prices I'd say for the work I've had done. It doesn't look "perfect", but I'd say its passable for a DIY job.


Don't be put off doing it yourself, just MAKE SURE you have read up about it properly and practice your spraying technique on something other than your car until your happy with it.


A guide should really be done on this too as its a regularly asked question.....


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