WTB: 88-91 Front Valance

[Beej '86 325es]

I need one in good shape, very little/no rust.

I want one in black, gray, or white, it'll be repainted, but when it gets rock chips, I don't want them to be red or something...know what I mean. ;)

[Jand3rson]

If you're going to repaint it, aren't you going to have the existing paint stripped off first?

[Beej '86 325es]

I don't know. I don't know jack about auto painting to be honest. If I took it somewhere to be repainted, is that what they'd do, or would they sand the existing paint and use that as a good base for the paint to stick to?

[Beej '86 325es]

bump

[gazellebeigem3]

I have one with no rust, BUT its a little bent up. Ill dig it out and take some pics if you are interested

[Beej '86 325es]

Hmm, I guess it depends on how bent up it is. I've got like zero skills with autobody. If it's really minor, I'd be interested.

BTW, those strut housings you gave me went to a good home. :)

[rede30]

It shouldnt matter what color you get, they wont paint over the existing paint which is on top of a rubber coat. I have a zinno one with a very small bent right under the drivers side fog light that could be fixed. let me knwo what you think.

[DanGillan]

i think they're only slightly over $100 new from the dealer. or an aftermarket body panel perhaps? i'd go new with this.

[rede30]

Yea i got a new one and it cheaper than i was expecting. I dont remember how much i paid but its not to bad. Or you can still buy mine for cheap.

[Beej '86 325es]

hmm, I'll call the dealer and find out how much I can get it for. Otherwise, I'll let you know, rede30.

[robert325is]

i think they're only slightly over $100 new from the dealer.

i got quoted $230 with the BMWCCA discount sometime last year.

[Beej '86 325es]

i got quoted $230 with the BMWCCA discount sometime last year.

Hmm, that might be worth it, considering I'd have to pay for shipping otherwise. The parts guy at my dealer usually hooks me up with 20% off.

[JRowe]

I'm in KC and have one. Just a 4 hour drive. Also, I might might be in St Louis on the 20th of this month.