Body Shop Adviice

For a good metal man:

A piece of cake!

The trick is the last in, the first out, then shrinking without heat.

Refinish King


"James Sutherland" > wrote in message
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> The shop manager talked about repairing rather then replacing the rear
> quarter panel, since I told him I was paying for it myself and we have a
> mutual friend. He was sure he could repair the door, but unsure about the
> quarter panel. So he got one of his metal guys who looked at it. He was
> worried that he wouldn't be able to get the crease at the flair near the
> wheel to look right.
>
> Any comments on that?
>
> I'm in the Portland Oregon Metro area if anyone has any sujestions for
> good shops around here.
>
> Thanks for the info so far!
> -James
>
>
> "Refinish_King1" > wrote in message
> newsdQdd.9154$oU3.7030@trndny04...
>> The problem is:
>>
>> Everyone wants to be a "Body Man" Where real body men straighten metal.
>> Facsimalies of, replace parts.
>>
>> The quarter panel can be repaired by a competent "Body Man" with a
>> minimum of plastic filler, with less chance of squeaks, ratles and no
>> telltale signs of parts replacement, which detract from resale value.
>>
>> Not to detract from your current shop, some think that they a "Too
>> busy" to do the metal work, when in fact, the metal repair is more
>> profitable, and there is a lesser chance of diminished value, plus saving
>> the customer who hasn't sufficient insurance coverage some money.
>>
>> Depending on which state you live in, I could do the repair, offer a
>> lifetime warranty and give you pictures of the progressive repair,
>> showing the metal straightening process and the minimal amount of filler
>> required to do the final finishing job. Replacing the panel also requires
>> the use of fillers!
>>
>> Refinish King
>>
>>
>> "James Sutherland" > wrote in message
>> ...
>>> I've got some body damage to my 2002 Dodge Grand Caravan. The damage
>>> happened outside of insurance coverage (ex-wife, arg!) so now I need to
>>> get
>>> it fixed so I can sell the vehicle.
>>>
>>> I got a quote from the only body shop I've ever delt with. I'm not sure
>>> if
>>> it's a fair quote or not. Any Advice?
>>>
>>> Images of the damage:
>>> http://www.retlaw.net/IMG_3161.JPG
>>> http://www.retlaw.net/IMG_3162.JPG
>>>
>>> Quote:
>>> Body Labor $44/hr
>>> Paint Labor $44/hr
>>> Paint Supplies $23/hr
>>>
>>> SIDE LOADING DOOR
>>> Rpr LT Outer panel 9.5 body 2.0 paint
>>> Add for Clear Coat 0.8 paint
>>> R&I LT Uppter molding 0.3 body
>>> R&I LT Handle 0.4 body
>>> R&I LT Handle assist taupe 0.3 body
>>> Rpr SHELL 2.0 body
>>>
>>> SIDE PANEL
>>> Repl LT Side panel $794 14.5 body 3.5 paint
>>> Overlap Major Adj, Panel -0.4 paint
>>> Add for Clear Coat 0.6 paint
>>> R&I LT Side molding 0.3 body
>>> Rpr LT Wheelhouse Panel 2.5 body
>>> Repl Cover car/bag 0.2 body
>>> Rpr color tint 0.5 body
>>> Rpr Corrosion Protectant 0.3 paint
>>>
>>> Parts $794
>>> Body Labor 30.5hrs $1392
>>> Paint Labor 6.8hrs $299.20
>>> Paint Supplies 6.8hrs $156.40
>>>
>>> SUBTOTAL $2591.60
>>>
>>>
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