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In Reply to: So you are saying that- posted by Robert K. on October 01, 2000 at 12:21:58:
The first guy is giving an honest estimate of a job that will stand the test of time for the condition of the car that you describe. It may even be an exellent price for the work that sounds like needing to be done. The second does not understand what he is getting into. The third is just wanting the job and is doing as cheap, (lousy), a job as is available.
$10,000 actually sounds like a realistic price for this kind of work?
I want the car to look as good as new, and last many years, but it doesn't have to be a museum piece. How can they sell NEW cars for $8000 if it costs $10,000 to paint an old one.
I am not being sarcastic; I really AM trying to learn and understand.
Thanks,
Robert
i checked some prices today, and here is: one litre Sikkens/Glassurit, both top of the range, 70 Usdlrs over the counter, 1 ltr Hardener: 30 Dlrs., mix: 2 parts paint to one part hardener.if anyone can use more than 2 ltrs of paint + hardener on a cs, i think they should try to get their school money back. i had a respray of the bonnet, both front wings and two doors on my e34 this summer, and that set me back 280 Dlrs, + vat(20%), and the shop did the rubbing and priming!
(used Glasurit) note>:prices given are for solid colour, not metallic.for comparison: i paid less than 1/3 of 10 Grand you have been quoted, for my 1970 low milage(61.000 km) 2800CS. ( in Norway, we are born free and taxed to death!)
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