Should I Purchase A Painted Spoiler or Primmed Spoiler???

[LunarMist]

I am planning on purchasing a new spoiler for my silver 2002/Gen 5 Camry LE. I know that there isn't a chance in hell I will be purchasing it from the dealership. I am going through Ebay. Which scenerio would be my best option:


Option 1
+ Purchase the spolier on Ebay which is ALREADY PAINTED for about $109
+ Add another $30+/- for shipping and handling
+ Add another $40/hour in labor costs and have the mechanics at the Toyota Collision Center in my area install it OR

Option 2
+ Purchase the spolier on Ebay UNPAINTED (only primmed) for around $70+/-
+ Add another $30+/- for shipping and handling
+ Add $40-$80 to have the spoiler painted AND installed at a Toyota Collision Center (I dont know how long it would take to paint the spolier)

I ask of your opinion because I know that paint fades over the years and I dont want my car to look two-toned with a lighter silver throughout the car and then a spoiler with a darker color because its brand new. Any thoughts? It would be greatly appreciated.

[Tommy]

paint fading shouldnt matter, your paint is only 3 years old, its not going to be that big a difference in aging.


Id buy the primered one and have it painted at the dealership, or take it to a good body shop (probably cheaper and better work) That way you know they will paint it the same color code as your car, and chances are it will be better quality job.

[LunarMist]

Thanks Tommy. Yeah, the paint difference was worrying me. A lot of these sellers on Ebay ask for the exact color code of your car and claim they can match the paint exactly and from the customer reviews, I guess they do but I am still skeptical. But I will find out from Toyota how much a paint job will cost. Thanks again for your opinion.