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22-07-2024, 04:16 PM | #1 | ||
DIY Tragic
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I’ve just been quoted $850 to prep and paint a bare plastic bumper. No R&R, just take the bumper, paint it to match and give it back.
Expensive? Would have thought from $500-$650. I’m open to suggestions my wallet is out of calibration. |
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22-07-2024, 04:29 PM | #2 | |||
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22-07-2024, 05:23 PM | #3 | ||
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We quote roughly a grand to paint a panel, but that includes strip and blend in most cases.
Once you add up materials time and labour your at $500, plus to do a 1 off job takes from the real money jobs, booth time is the same for 1 panel as it would be for a full side, so a profit of $350 out of it is pretty much in the ball park, especially if they guarantee their work. |
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22-07-2024, 10:08 PM | #4 | ||
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At the price, I’d hope it’s guaranteed. I’ll be checking in with a couple of different places - one is productivity focused, while the other is simply close by.
Bar (used) $110 Strip $300 Plastic welding $170 Starting to add up. I’m definitely under-insured on my cars at these figures. |
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22-07-2024, 10:21 PM | #5 | ||
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Maybe a cash job @ 500ish but you couldn’t expect a wty behind it I expect.
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23-07-2024, 12:30 AM | #6 | ||
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You have a Panel beater ready to do the job...you have already won!
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24-07-2024, 09:46 PM | #7 | ||
DIY Tragic
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A local shop came in at $550+ with an estimate of 2-3 days turnaround.
Think I’ll give that a whirl - it’s a front bumper, first thing in the firing line for most cars. A bonnet or turret, different story - definitely want quality and durability there. |
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