NIKDSC5

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Where has anyone got one? Also the price? and then what did it cost to paint it? Since mine is hideous I'd like to get a new one with my taxe return. As that is the only money I can spend on non go fast parts. haha More go less show with this one. But the more I see nice V's on here the more I want to get a new bumper and paint my headlights, fogs, markers etc.

Also, how have you guys been painting you chrome trim around the grill screens? Had the screens powder coated but since the trim is plastic that was not an option. The first attempt is now chipped and peeling and looking more like crap everyday.

Car is blacked out BTW.

Thanks in advance.

NIKDSC5

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nothin?

VeryWhiteDevil

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i just purchased one for 432.00 shipped. I thought was decent price. of course, it has not arrived yet, so I will let you know.

cwalker2006

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I have an aftermarket one. Fit and finish is OK. Don't know about prices since it was there when I bought it

piening2150

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Didn't know an aftermarket option existed. I just had my bumper cover replaced from a fender bender and insurance had to spring for a new OEM since they couldn't find used and I assumed no aftermarmarket ones were available. $709 on the invoice.

cwalker2006

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Well it might be OEM. Only reason I know it was replaced is because when I removed it. It had a date from 2011.

LAYGO

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If you're in the DFW area, check craigslist, there's an ad that I've seen running for quite awhile for CTS/CTS-V front/rear painted bumpers.

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I painted mine the first time myself just by scuffing, spraying black base then a couple coats of clear. Lasted about 6 months before small chipping started. I then proceeded to drive my car into a cement median at 60 mph which resulted in the body shop replacing the front grills and bumper covers. They painted the new replacement chrome trim as part of the rebuild and their paint job still looks like new 2 years later.

I would respray with plasti dip if I were to do it over again (unless you have the cash to take them to a body shop). The plasti dip is more resilient to chipping and easy to touch up if necessary.

NIKDSC5

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Could you post these findings? I looked and found nothing. Also, FYI the base cts bumper is not the same. It will fit and work, but has different grill opening.