the car goes in on monday for paint. i am getting the front bumper painted along with the svt sides and a new rear door. the total cost is around 850 bucks. they have to prep the front bumper before they paint it. there are little pinholes where some of the fibers cross so they have to be filled and sanded. the guy is very excited about working with this bumper because i told him that when he is done it will be all over this site. he has never worked with carbon fiber before but he assures me that it will be perfect. so we will see. i am very excited to get this done. i will keep you all up to date. lulu. peace.