it's a catch 22 for yah dave!
it may seem a bit high but then again if you know the guy and they do really
good work! then go for it!
1.shaved tailgate--no paint 150-200
the guy that did my tailgate said 150 but would be 200 if it was a pain! I
guess some require more work than others!
2.hood -- 300-400 to paint maybe 500 if the fibreglass is a little crappy!
3.paint tailgate -- 350
are you having your door handles and mirrors painted ?
even if you are!
have them paint them and you install them!
if you are mechanically inclined you can do it yourself! and save you some
money!
you might want to get another quote but like you say if you know their
work!
and its top notch then go for it!
----- Original Message -----
From: "Gabriel A. Couriel" <BigGabe@fiufiji.com>
To: <dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net>
Sent: Monday, June 16, 2003 2:13 PM
Subject: DML: RE: Good price for body work?
>
> that sounds like a rip-off to me. the guy i take my truck to wanted $2000
> to paint an entire car (toyota station wagon), and he uses premium paint.
> i'd shop around a bit before i take that offer. just like surgery, always
> get a second (or third) opinion.
>
> there's this one shop here in Miami that specializes on high-end, exotic
> cars... the guy wanted $400 to paint my door. the body shop i take my
> truck
> to wanted $180 for the same work and materials.
>
> Gabe Couriel
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net
> [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net]On Behalf Of Dave
> Downing
> Sent: Monday, June 16, 2003 12:03 PM
> To: dakota-truck-moderator@bent.twistedbits.net
> Subject: DML: Good price for body work?
>
>
>
> I'm having some stuff done on my truck, new hood, mirrors, door handles
> and
> shaving the tailgate handle. The hood is going to require some work,
> probably about 8 hours to make it perfect and they're going to blend the
> fenders and grille to make sure everything matches perfectly, same in the
> rear. They quoted me $2600, sound about right for quality work? I don't
> want a Maaco job, I want it to look perfect, like it came from the factory
> that way. I don't mind paying for quality work, just wondering how this
> compares to work that others have had done. Thanks.
>
> --
> Dave
> '02 FR RC R/T
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