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I opted for a new CAPA certified bumper rather than a Keystone reconditioned one. Is this what you're recommending?
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Yes.
Keystone is over priced. For aftermarket parts, there should be a few smaller
independent shops offering MUCH better prices for the same thing.
I do use aftermarket parts. Mainly for older vehicles and/or those with
a tight budget. They're not as good as OEM as wagonproject mentions, but
they certainly have their place. Especially bumper covers.
If the vehicle is newer and popular (Accords, Civcs, Camrys, etc.) the fitment,
even non Capa, tends to be decent.
Your bumper is around $45 and hood around $60 (shop price less 20% markup).
Don't quote me on this but i'm in the ballpark for my area.
Do you know what type of sealer he'll use before shooting the paint?
Epoxy would be nice but i doubt he'll use that (costly and slow).
Since the shops uses RM, which is excellent stuff, they'll hopefully prep
properly and use a decent sealer. Try to talk with the painter himself.
I would also tip him too.
*Ask for 3 coats of clear. You will likely want to sand it down and polish,