To paint or not to paint, and if so which???? - Page 2 - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

shertex · #16 01-11-2013, 07:33 AM

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Originally Posted by vivi

Whats the name of that shop in Mass? I'm in the area and have been looking for a reliable place to bring my 1981 300TD thats not insanely overpriced. The body is in really good shape, but it has a few rust spots that should be taken care of. I've held off from getting the work done because I'm nervous about bringing it to some random place thats just going to do the quick, easy, half-ass version of a paint job on my beautiful classic Benz.

Competitive Auto Body in Rehoboth. 508-336-5339. Guy's name is Mike.

ytmtnman · #17 01-11-2013, 08:30 AM

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Originally Posted by shertex

You might want to talk to some different body shops. The shop I use (in Massachusetts), which does absolutely first rate work, quoted me $1600 to repaint a 1986 300SDL. My suspicion is the some people pay a lot more than they need to for high quality paint jobs.

Who is your guy? I may have a project for him.

thanks!

edit:I looked up..... stoopid!

Silber Adler · #18 01-11-2013, 09:03 AM

Had to choke when I heard 1800 and then threw-up in my mouth when I read 6500. It's your car. Apparently the numbers didn't shock you.

I had some damage on my Benz when I purchased it. I bought a kit to paint it myself including two part primer base coat and two part clear coat. It came out good. It was my second paint job.

eatont9999 · #19 01-11-2013, 01:47 PM

There is an ad on Craigslist around me where the guy is offering to paint a car for a pretty low price. It's a basic paint job but I would plan on paying him at least a grand to do a better quality job. His work ranges from quick jobs to show car jobs with custom graphics, etc. I need to file my 2011 taxes so I can use the refund to paint my car.

ds190 · #20 01-11-2013, 02:38 PM

Three months later, what have you decided to do deiter?