[gilles90]

Hi folks

I’m in need of a new frontbumper for my f31 LCI (imperial blue). I found one for a good price, but it needs to be sprayed.

Today i found for the same price a non LCI bumper who doesnt need a spray, but wil a non lci bumper fits my LCI f31?

And how you see the difference between a luxury line frontbumper and a sports frontbumper?

Thanks in advance!

Greetz

[Oksamit78]

Yes, there are differences in several ways. It is doable but with some other parts to be replaced at extra expense.

RealOEM.com is your friend to study all parts' diagrams for both bumper covers and to identify the differences.

Get the proper bumper cover, unless you like the looks of the non-M bumper covers.

Good luck.

[gilles90]

Thanks! I will take a look at it.
So the cost i would safe by not spraying (350euro), i will be paying on extra parts..?

[Oksamit78]

Originally Posted by gilles90

Thanks! I will take a look at it.
So the cost i would safe by not spraying (350euro), i will be paying on extra parts..?

The cost of spraying new exact replacement one will be on par or cheaper than using non-LCI used bumper cover of matching color but purchasing additional parts to make the fitment work.

I would get the new LCI one sprayed if I were you. And then 2 - 3 weeks later would have it PPFed with 3M or Xpel. I did this on two of my cars and have no regrets as PPF retains the "new" look of the front bumper covers after spray for years to come.

[gilles90]

You wont see the difference between the parts that are no ppfed? Like the hood?

[Oksamit78]

Originally Posted by gilles90

You wont see the difference between the parts that are no ppfed? Like the hood?

No difference visually. If PPF install done to higher standard, most of the film edges won't be visible either as they will be wrapped around the edges and hidden. Both my cars have hoods not PPFed (purchased vehicles used and hoods require paint correction before PPF). Additionally, I'm planning to have stealth PPF done on my G34 (GT), so I'm in no rush to wrap the hood at this moment.