imperialman wrote:
>
> I don't know if it is how I am presenting my self, or what ,
> I still get the distinct impression that the bodyshop guys around
> here just plain don't want to fool with a repaint on my Imperial. And
> I have checked with probably 8 shops. Or if they do want to do it
> they throw in so many verbal disclaimers its ridiculous.
> The MACCO guys attitude was " Whatever, get it in here, leave a phone
> number, don't call us we'll call you". And I am pretty sure his
> estimate was $2,100 or thereabouts.
> Hence my removing the chrome,and sanding it down to bring it to
> where it is at today.
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> *From:* Quint Villanueva <mailto:Qlv@xxxxxxxxx>
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> *Sent:* Sunday, February 15, 2004 10:55 AM
> *Subject:* Re: IML: Paint prices ?
>
> Clay
> I am in the process of painting my other car, a four door sedan
> spelled Cad...not my 1953 Custom Imperial. I block sanded the car
> and primed some spots that needed priming and removed all the
> chrome and stainless.
> I took the car to three different shops Shop#1 quoted me a price
> of $6500 and promised it would be show room quality finish, which
> I don't really need at my age.
>
> Shop #2, an independent, quoted me a price of $2300 they would
> block sand and prime the whole car, although it doesn't need it.
>
> Shop# 3, MACCO, owned by a guy who used to restore and remodel
> and paint his own cars when he was a teenager...fell in love with
> my other car when I wheeled it in...he quoted my a price of $1047
> for two coats of Sherwin Williams paint and two coats of clear coat.
>
> Shop #2 also gave me a quote on my Imperial..remove and install
> chrome and stainless, block sand, prime entire car, block sand,
> two coats of PPG paint and two coats of clear coat for $2300. Not
> a bad price, in my opinion.
>
> This should give you some idea of the broad parameters of costs.
> The important thing is to know what you want with respect to color
> and quality of paint, do a walk through of the paint facility and
> really important, take a good look at some of the jobs your
> prospective painter has done.
> Good luck!
>
> Quint
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> *From:* imperialman <mailto:imperialman@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
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> *Sent:* Sunday, February 15, 2004 6:58 AM
> *Subject:* Re: IML: Paint prices ?
>
> For what its worth...A self employed bodyshop owner just
> quoted me a price of $2800-$3000 to do my 67 Coupe.
> That is with the chrome already removed. He said the PPG
> basecoat/clearcoat materials included in the price would be
> about $700
> Clay
>
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> *From:* Kenneth Napper <mailto:I440toyou@xxxxxxx>
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> *Sent:* Saturday, February 14, 2004 12:32 AM
> *Subject:* Re: IML: Paint prices ?
>
> Depends:a paint job can range from$1200,too $5000.This is
> only for what you'r asking for.Find a jobber for dupont or
> ppg paint.They may know some one who does side work,you
> could get the job reasonable, or get a panel etch
> prime,heavy build primer it,then sand,whipe,tack ,base
> coat,and definatly,definatly clear the thing.When you do
> the panel standing up perfect,then your ready to paint
> your car. good luck. Ken;I440toyou
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> *From:* Marty <mailto:mtnose@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
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> *Sent:* Friday, February 13, 2004 11:00 PM
> *Subject:* IML: Paint prices ?
>
> Hi All,
> What is the average cost to have a Imperial
> painted if all the body work has been done, all glass
> and rubber removed, engine and trans removed, but the
> interior still in place? This would include the door
> jams, engine compartment and trunk. No frame coating
> involved. One color, and, is a clear coat the way to go?
>
> Marty Trendler
> 59 Imperial LeBaron 4 Door Sedan
> Red Bluff, Ca.
>
The problem is that most paint shops have a bit of a problem with
restorers. First we are normally picky, in spite of our assertion we
don't want a show job. Second, NO ONE wants to put their paint over
someone else's prep and primer. A problem in the understuff WILL show
up in the top coat and guess who gets blamed.
Personally, I would not put color on someone elses prep without a LOT of
disclaimers.
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