Fair body work price

[lks dcvn]

That makes sense to me. Show us some pictures of the 'before' and we can let you know if there is more hiding that may boost the price on you.

I thought it was just a few things and it took me way longer to complete it once I dug in.

[Musclerodz]

6500 is cheap for what you described. I do not know the shops level of work, but for that kind of money I wouldn't expect him to be using high end materials. If it was in my shop paint materials alone would be around $3k.

[VA72C10]

Something to consider about "lifetime" warranties...it's life of the product only by LAW....


For example...I work in the Cabinet industry. Many manufacturers offer a "limited lifetime" warranty...that covers the original purchaser for the life of the product...depending on the state that is only 5-7 years...and doesn't cover normal wear and tear or abuse....so in reality...the warranty doesn't cover much or for very long...

[bcj67chevy]

Got another quote. This one for $5200 for the same work. He said he will stand behind his work until the day he dies!!!!!!! He said the main reason he is cheaper is because he only charges $35 per labor hour (no overhead).. He figured about 70 labor hours, which seems kind of low to me, but i dont know. He has 25 years experience. Got two more quotes to get.

[VA72C10]

70 hours seems waaaaaaaaay low for quality work doing the repairs, prep, and paint you are planning. I had 70 hours of just sanding in my blazer easily...probably more...2-3 guys over 4-5 days....probably closer to 80-90 hours sanding (initial, after filler, after primer)

[turp mcspray]

Not to rain on your parade, but I wouldn't expect much for a 70 hour job.

[bcj67chevy]

I'll have to clarify that i heard him correctly on the hours. I need to make sure also that he isnt just low ballng the hours to get the job and then come in way over hours..
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[Wasted Income]

Originally Posted by bcj67chevy

you either have time or money, it is hard to have both!!

amen!

[lks dcvn]

70 hours is nowhere near what I spent on the body work on mine and I have a few more rust spots to fix.

The 70 hour/lower cost might get you started, but there may be more to it once he gets going.

[bcj67chevy]

that is what i am afraid of, i'll give him a call tomorrow and get more info..

[bcj67chevy]

Originally Posted by bcj67chevy

Got another quote. This one for $5200 for the same work. He said he will stand behind his work until the day he dies!!!!!!! He said the main reason he is cheaper is because he only charges $35 per labor hour (no overhead).. He figured about 70 labor hours, which seems kind of low to me, but i dont know. He has 25 years experience. Got two more quotes to get.

I talked to the guy about his hours, he said that he would have more hours in it for sure, but that was all of the hours that he would charge me for.. I'm going to check out his shop next week and see his quality of work. He seems like a honest nice guy. I may also ask him what he would charge for a "show" quality job to see the difference in price. One nice thing to about this guys it that he can start on it next week, with 1 1/2 month time frame for completion.

The other lifetime warranty shop got back to me on a price and it was going to be over $10,000 .. Plus they wouldn't be able to touch it for 2 months.

[markedgar5]

I'm almost embarrassed to say what I'm paying. For all bodywork and paint. I was quoted 1000, 1500, and 1500 from three local shops. I am so glad I live where I live. I went with the 1000 guy but told him it was too cheap. We agreed on 1300. Later he asked if he could do the entire interior for an extra 300. I said no. Make it 500. So far we had a paint overage of 300 but he's doing incredible work. It's in a red primer now and he said its a filler primer and he has to follow with a grey primer then paint. Said he's going to put seven coats. It needed a good amount of bodywork and welding too.
I feel bad. How could he be making any money, all material is included. I'm definitely going to give him more when he's done but I just can't see how these prices can be worth it for the guy.
I've seen his work and its extremely good. He even pulled out the windshield to get a tiny spot of rust out.
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[bcj67chevy]

Make sure to post some before and after pics. Mine is at the body shop now, should be done done in a month. I will start a build thread hopefully soon. I went witht the $5200 guy, so far so good..