Dave-
Depending on paint condition and and the skill in mixing the paint for
colormatching and repairs.
Blending may not be required.
My '01 has had some repairs and some color matching done and we've never had
to do any blending at all.
And my Dak is a metallic silver, one of the most difficult factory colors to
match.
A factory pack of the original color should make it easy to match.
Ron-
Performance consultant
Muscletrucks.net
----- Original Message -----
From: "Dave Downing" <ded74@yahoo.com>
To: <dakota-truck-moderator@bent.twistedbits.net>
Sent: Tuesday, June 17, 2003 7:50 AM
Subject: DML: Re: Re: RE: Good price for body work?
>
> 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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