new paint job for my 300SDL for $730? - Page 2 - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

Zulfiqar · #16 05-08-2013, 03:19 PM

Im pretty sure you can buy standox, glasurit and nippon paints there, Ive seen outlets in Dubai, Pakistan, India etc. - ask around - it tough I know - BTDT.

Dont let the shop use some off brand chinese tin box with a panda on it.

werminghausen · #17 05-08-2013, 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by alabbasi

Martin,

Find someone with a good reputation. A successful business will rely on delivering quality work and value in order retain customers. This is the same anywhere in the world.

Check out some of his work by asking him to show you a car that he's about to paint, then stop by every day and watch the progress until it's buffed and ready. Do yourself a favor, let his painter use whatever paint he's used to using because if you make him switch systems just for your car and they mess it up, it's probably going to be because he was unfamiliar with the paint system that you made him switch to.

Al
true...successful business will rely on quality and reputation. Also true: never change a running system. I'll go and visit the guy today and check out his work and product he is using.
Best Martin

werminghausen · #18 05-09-2013, 11:49 AM

I was there and checked out the place.

The guy Ameed is using Sikkens, a renown manufacturer.
He is offering 2 base coats and 2 clear coats. He is not removing all the parts (bumpers, lights but no trim etc) but promises to make smooth transitions.
He is painting body (silver blue metallic) and bumpers...different color.
body and bumpers for $730.
I have seen some Lexus and the paints jobs are good from what I can see.
He is offering the wheels for $100 on top. Not sure.
I think I'll go for it and done. He is promising a quality job that lasts at least 10 years. But these are just words.
Martin

Dan Stokes · #19 05-09-2013, 04:14 PM

Sikkens is top-notch stuff. For that price it's worth a try.

Dan

alabbasi · #20 05-09-2013, 06:21 PM

Martin

Given the low cost of labor, why not pay a little more and insist on them removing the bumpers, lights , mirrors, grill and cladding, or do it yourself?

I painted my 560SEL and it took about a day to pull everything off and put it back on by myself.

With new paint, lots of coats is not really smart. I normally shoot three coats of base and three coats of clear. Anymore and I have serious orange peel.

I'll be sure to keep his name in case I need a paint job and am in Oman

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Originally Posted by werminghausen

I was there and checked out the place.

The guy Ameed is using Sikkens, a renown manufacturer.
He is offering 2 base coats and 2 clear coats. He is not removing all the parts (bumpers, lights but no trim etc) but promises to make smooth transitions.
He is painting body (silver blue metallic) and bumpers...different color.
body and bumpers for $730.
I have seen some Lexus and the paints jobs are good from what I can see.
He is offering the wheels for $100 on top. Not sure.
I think I'll go for it and done. He is promising a quality job that lasts at least 10 years. But these are just words.
Martin

eatont9999 · #21 05-09-2013, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by werminghausen

I was there and checked out the place.

The guy Ameed is using Sikkens, a renown manufacturer.
He is offering 2 base coats and 2 clear coats. He is not removing all the parts (bumpers, lights but no trim etc) but promises to make smooth transitions.
He is painting body (silver blue metallic) and bumpers...different color.
body and bumpers for $730.
I have seen some Lexus and the paints jobs are good from what I can see.
He is offering the wheels for $100 on top. Not sure.
I think I'll go for it and done. He is promising a quality job that lasts at least 10 years. But these are just words.
Martin

It would only take a few hours of your time to remove most of the trim, mirrors, emblems, etc. I would at least go for the easy to remove items.

werminghausen · #22 05-11-2013, 02:41 AM

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Originally Posted by alabbasi

Martin

Given the low cost of labor, why not pay a little more and insist on them removing the bumpers, lights , mirrors, grill and cladding, or do it yourself?

I painted my 560SEL and it took about a day to pull everything off and put it back on by myself.

With new paint, lots of coats is not really smart. I normally shoot three coats of base and three coats of clear. Anymore and I have serious orange peel.

I'll be sure to keep his name in case I need a paint job and am in Oman

Hi Al, the guy is removing bumpers, lights, not sure about grill and side cladding. I'll discuss again with him.

For the $730 he is painting body and bumpers with 2 base coats and 2 clear coats.
I'll drop the car today. Martin

alabbasi · #23 05-11-2013, 03:03 AM

OK let's get pictures. I've just realized that I've not seen pictures of your 300SEL or the 300SDL. For all I know, you could have spent too much time in the Omani desert an they're just a mirage

werminghausen · #24 08-09-2013, 11:23 PM

I have the SDL back in Boston. Came with our household in a 40 foot container.
Here are some pictures from my bad old iphone. Look at the paint work for 730 Dollars. The guy painted the entire trim around including the mirrors.
Sorry for the bad quality- you don't see details. Paint is not perfect and some very small spots were peeling off, not sure why-only 2 or 3 spots as big as a grain or wheat.
I'll see for how long the happy paint lasts....

Martin

alabbasi · #25 08-09-2013, 11:28 PM

looks pretty good for the money

eatont9999 · #26 08-10-2013, 12:10 AM

Pretty sharp. Not a bad deal from what I can see. At least in MA the sun isn't so harsh. I have seen early W126s up there with original paint and they are not half bad as long as the rust hasn't gotten to them.

Al, I have the money to get my 300SD painted. If you know a guy who does good work and want to split the price on some paint, let me know. I'm ready any time within the next 12 months or less. I'm going to use the grey 300SD in my wedding, so I want it looking good.

alabbasi · #27 08-10-2013, 12:34 AM

Tim,Give me a call around lunch and I'll fill you in on the paint guy. Darrell has my number.

Thanks

eatont9999 · #28 08-10-2013, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by alabbasi

Tim,Give me a call around lunch and I'll fill you in on the paint guy. Darrell has my number.

Thanks

I'm going over to his place today to help him with a few things, so I will at least call you and be in the area if you want to talk to your paint guy.