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Old Apr 6, 2009 | 10:21 AM
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I want to get my White Audi Q7 lower front lip, lower rear bumper, and lower sides painted to match the rest of the car. I was given an estimate of $700-$800 to have it painted, does that sound fair? I know I can save a little more money by taking off the parts myself and prepping it for paint, and then bringing it in to get them painted. Does anyone know how to get those parts off the car? If anyone can help me out I would greatly appreciate it, Thank you.
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Old Apr 6, 2009 | 11:07 AM
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Interesting question, I've been thinking about doing this on my car. You don't have a S-Line I ***ume?
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Old Apr 6, 2009 | 11:13 AM
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That sounds about right for a professional job. Might find someone to do it for $200-300 cheaper, but we're talking about a $50K truck so....
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Old Apr 6, 2009 | 11:21 AM
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I done it to my q7 (rear bumper,side skirts,front skirt, lower front grille inserts, front grille with license plate holder) for $1100.Check my album. side skirts are attached with tape also and make sure you paint the parking sensors also.
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Old Apr 6, 2009 | 01:34 PM
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I forgot to mention the turn signals sprayed also.
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Old Apr 6, 2009 | 06:23 PM
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Yeah my Audi Q7 isn't a S-line, It's a premium edition and doesn't have the parking sensors.
Saw your pics Balasa0731 and it looks real nice. Got a question for you, so in taking off the side skirt I have to be extra careful because it is taped down right?
Thanks guys.
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Old Apr 8, 2009 | 09:41 AM
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I called the shop and they said the skirts are taped to some supports and then these are attached with clips to the doors(frame). I hope this helps .
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Old Oct 21, 2011 | 12:02 PM
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Hi I heard that if u paint the sensors, they will not work ? is that true ? thanks for ur input
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Originally Posted by DJ_OVERGOLD
Yeah my Audi Q7 isn't a S-line, It's a premium edition and doesn't have the parking sensors.
Saw your pics Balasa0731 and it looks real nice. Got a question for you, so in taking off the side skirt I have to be extra careful because it is taped down right?
Thanks guys.
I hope this helps you.
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Old Oct 26, 2011 | 05:42 AM
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Originally Posted by patrol19th
I hope this helps you.

dear Partrol... did you get your lower valance painted ? if so would you mind sharing where in NJ you got it done and how much, thanks
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