Scraped an X6.....Is this estimate reasonable?

[BimmerMan2421]

Hey everyone, so last week I scraped a X6 with my Tacoma while pulling in to a parking spot I myself don't even know how I managed to hit a parked car but I deserve a major face palm. Today the other party went to a collision center and received a quote of $1500 just to repaint the rear bumper....Do you guys think this estimate is legit and reasonable? I'm a college student and I don't want to be taken advantage of and originally I didn't want to run this accident by my insurance company but now it seems like I have to. I'll attach photos of the damage and the estimate. I would love your guys' opinions and advice on what to do! Thanks!

[quick]

Have the owner take another estimate, take an average and go from there.

[mrsoandso]

That's a little high, but not unreasonable, to paint a bumper. It's not an easy or simple task.

From the look of the photo, there is definitely a spot where the paint is completely rubbed off. So, to make it look right, it'll have to be feathered out and the whole bumper will have to be painted to make it consistent.

Some higher end body shops will spray halfway up the side of the car to blend then clear/paint properly. Thus, adding to cost.

[Bilbofraggins]

Originally Posted by mrsoandso

That's a little high, but not unreasonable, to paint a bumper. It's not an easy or simple task.

From the look of the photo, there is definitely a spot where the paint is completely rubbed off. So, to make it look right, it'll have to be feathered out and the whole bumper will have to be painted to make it consistent.

Some higher end body shops will spray halfway up the side of the car to blend then clear/paint properly. Thus, adding to cost.

They will take the panel off, and paint the whole thing. It is about average.

I had similar damage fixed twice, after our vehicle was hit on two separate occasions (each time the scum back who hit us cleared off)....I took it to an award winning indy, and he painted the whole thing, removing the panel each time. I paid 300 CAD (cash deal) on each occasion for flawless work. You don't have that luxury.

If this was my vehicle, you would get one chance to pay the estimate amount...and that estimate would be from a BMW approved body shop.

That's the way she blows...

[BimmerMan2421]

Thanks for all the replies! I greatly appreciate it. Although very high I ended up paying the estimate amount today since my deductible is $1000 and I have midterms this week so figured might as well take the loss and give the other party the estimate amount. That way I could get this over with and my insurance rate doesn't go up. Appreciate the advice everyone!