Paint guy rant!

[72CSTC5]

Take it to Chip Foose and the Overhaulin' garage. They'll get it done in a week!!!

[Deuce]

Originally Posted by 72CSTC5

Take it to Chip Foose and the Overhaulin' garage. They'll get it done in a week!!!

Everybody wishes they could afford to do that!!!

[browndawg71]

take it from a professional bodyman , there aint no money in restorations . thats why nobody wants to fool w/ them. people in the collision industry are not in it because they like to work on restorations , they are in it for the $$$. and collisions = $$$ . take my advice, buy some tools and get after it .

[vtblazer]

I've heard all the terrible stories which is why I count myself really lucky.
I paid a regular body shop regular shop wages for my blazer and yes they put me off once or twice but nothing to serious. The whole reason I went to this particular shop was for the painter, he's a friend, does awesome work and has the work/moral ethics of a boyscout! I was very satisfied with his work/time frame.
2nd story gets even better.
My current body guy is an old guy that's been painting cars since most of us were in pampers. He does "putter" but rarely charges me for more than 4hrs a day reguardless of his time spent. Here's the kicker, the only thing he's driven for the last 33yrs has been his CHEVY TRUCK that he bought brandy new from the dealer. He loves these old trucks! Oh yeah, he only charges $25.00 an hour.
Did I fall into it or what? :p

[craigg1]

Originally Posted by browndawg71

take it from a professional bodyman , there aint no money in restorations . thats why nobody wants to fool w/ them. people in the collision industry are not in it because they like to work on restorations , they are in it for the $$$. and collisions = $$$ . take my advice, buy some tools and get after it .

If they dont like to do restoration work because there isn't any $$ in it, then the bodyguys need to charge a price that they think is worth their wild. Why take a job if you dont plan on finishing it and doing it right because their isn't any money in it?? I would pay extra to have my truck painted nice and the job done in a reasonable time.

[68gmcdually]

My bodyshop is taking its time as well. I think that I will bring it up next time I see them, probably on Christmas Day at supper as they are my parents. They keep telling me that they will work harder if I actually paid. They use my truck as a "fill in" when they aren't busy.