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Old 12-03-2012, 11:40 PM
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Originally Posted by goofballdeluxe
Why 6 months to fix a simple dent and do a paint job?!?
That's a good question!
Old 12-03-2012, 11:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Kmassed002
That's a good question!
After 6 months to fix a dent and paint, if you didn't get a great explanation and a deep discount on any work done at your expense, you should have. That job should have been done in a few weeks.
Old 12-04-2012, 12:09 AM
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Originally Posted by goofballdeluxe
After 6 months to fix a dent and paint, if you didn't get a great explanation and a deep discount on any work done at your expense, you should have. That job should have been done in a few weeks.
I think so. Unless of course, it was knowingly put on the 'back burner'. Some customers do that if they're not in a rush.

Anyway, glad to hear its fixed and again that you are okay from the accident!

Should look great, and I'm sure you're excited to have it back.

Take care!
Old 12-04-2012, 12:15 AM
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Originally Posted by goofballdeluxe
After 6 months to fix a dent and paint, if you didn't get a great explanation and a deep discount on any work done at your expense, you should have. That job should have been done in a few weeks.
Agree; however, it was a full respray, wouldn't that typically be greater than a few weeks?
Old 12-04-2012, 12:17 AM
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Originally Posted by Kmassed002
Agree; however, it was a full respray, wouldn't that typically be greater than a few weeks?
Put it this way: it shouldn't have taken 6 months.

I had a reputable body shop do some minor work on my other car a while back. It took 2 months when it shoulda taken a week.

I calmly explained that to the owner and he knocked 50% of my bill.
Old 12-04-2012, 12:19 AM
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Originally Posted by goofballdeluxe
Put it this way: it shouldn't have taken 6 months.

I had a reputable body shop do some minor work to my car. It took 2 months when it shoulda taken a week.

I calmly explained that to the owner and he knocked 50% of my bill.
That would be nice!
Old 12-04-2012, 12:20 AM
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It can't hurt to ask....6 months is a long, long, long time to fix a dent and paint a car....
Old 12-04-2012, 12:38 AM
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The shop that did this work for Kevin, Dick's, is known for very slow trickle .
Old 12-04-2012, 09:31 AM
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The shop that did this work for Kevin, Dick's, is known for very slow trickle .
Dick Trickle.... ummm.....

Wait, isn't that a NASCAR guy?
Old 12-04-2012, 09:56 AM
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maybe it was done at Euro Slow on the east coast.
Old 12-04-2012, 09:56 AM
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Im currently having new front bumper, front and rear scuttle, glass out front and rear and other misc rust bubble issues done and have been told less than 2 weeks.. 6 months and i'd go crazy. Im now starting to get nervous i wont get my baby back before the holidays. Finally putting the old girl through a make her like shes new make over..
Old 12-04-2012, 07:56 PM
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Kevin, I'm glad it's finally done. We all have different priorities but I would actually trade 6 months for a respray.
Old 12-04-2012, 08:49 PM
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Originally Posted by sdoolin
Dick Trickle.... ummm.....

Wait, isn't that a NASCAR guy?
Pun was intended, in case you are wondering
Old 12-04-2012, 09:12 PM
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Originally Posted by goofballdeluxe
Put it this way: it shouldn't have taken 6 months.

I had a reputable body shop do some minor work on my other car a while back. It took 2 months when it shoulda taken a week.

I calmly explained that to the owner and he knocked 50% of my bill.
If he knocked 50% off your bill, you were being overcharged by 50%

Complete resprays on a non daily driver typically get love when the shop is slow. Not uncommon. Busy shops are busy for a reason. The results will reflect this
Old 12-04-2012, 09:21 PM
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Originally Posted by ja78911sc
If he knocked 50% off your bill, you were being overcharged by 50%

Complete resprays on a non daily driver typically get love when the shop is slow. Not uncommon. Busy shops are busy for a reason. The results will reflect this
So you're saying 6 months to spray a car and fix a small dent is usual? After 6 months of waiting the price should reflect this.

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