£1k for the replica kit is a good price, you will pay around that just for a genuine front bumper!
I think Tarmac is looking at doing a good replica kit for less than £1k.
definately not brave enough to do that on an £80,000 car
I know what you mean, I wouldn't like to do it myself, but it would most probably work especially if you managed to soften the paint enough before hand.