Yup, they're doing the handles and mirrors. They're also blending the
fenders so that everything matches perfectly (I've called around and
apparently the blending part takes some work). Some have said that since
it's a 2002 the fenders shouldn't need blending, but from talking to a few
other paint guys, even on a new vehicle there will be a difference, and I
don't want there to be any difference, not even a little bit. I want it to
look perfect, like it came from the factory that way. I was also able to
talk them down some on the price, so I think it will all work out. It'll be
worth it when the truck turns out exactly the way I want it :) Pictures
will of course be posted as soon as it's done.
-Dave
""Chad Evans"" <hemidak@msn.com> wrote in message
news:BAY4-DAV122FDBrIUR50002818b@hotmail.com...
>
> 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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