$1263.68 rock chip
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My car has fresh paint job (about 3 years old) in Vesuvio Metallic. Prior to this, it had no rock chips or imperfections. I took it to a local high-end body shop and was shocked at an estimate of $1,263.68. The repair included repainting about a six inch diameter area of the hood and clear coating the entire hood. I have good insurance that will cover the repair with a deductable of $250.
Has anyone else had a similar experience? Any recommendations? I wish it had been my bumper...it would have been the excuse I needed to buy a GT-3 aero kit.
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I'd worry more about your engine compartment. That looks like it needs some paint.
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No such thing as a small ding - at least in CA any way!
The price doesn't surprise me, but the proposed method does..
Not sure I'd be happy with a repainted patch - I'd expect a complete hood and the color blended over the wings, and the whole lot clear coated.
Go get some other quotes for sure - see what the consensus is
The price doesn't surprise me, but the proposed method does..
Not sure I'd be happy with a repainted patch - I'd expect a complete hood and the color blended over the wings, and the whole lot clear coated.
Go get some other quotes for sure - see what the consensus is
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I just brought my car into AVIO for a door re-spray-medalion silver (pearl silver). There were two door dings I wanted fixed better than dingmaster could do just under the driver side mirror. In order to do the door right I am having the whole door painted with color blended into the front fender and the rear quarter panel with clear coat on all three (front bumper, door, rear quarter). They are doing it right with removal of front bumper and rear bumper including glass. The total cost was about $1600.00. AVIO had 5 bently's 2 lambo's and a rolls in the parking lot waiting for paint and repair so they are good. I think your price is right but it should be for full hood paint and color blend into the fenders.
I get mine back next week and plan to post pictures.
I get mine back next week and plan to post pictures.
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Mfletch: Before you go further on your paint....let me intro you to my body/fender and paint guy....I just got my 930 back from him and I think you'll like the professional job.....let me have him give you a quote. Chuck
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Originally Posted by grahamtwatson
That's ridiculous! Maako will repaint your entire car for $300! ![Roll Eyes (Sarcastic)](https://rennlist.com/forums/images/smilies/rolleyes.gif)
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Oh, wait, sorry, you don't live in the South.
Never mind.
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I recently attended a PCA Tech session where the local expert showed how to repair stone chips without having to spray the entire hood. You may want to ask around for the local PCA Concours expert - it may save you alot of hassle.
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That does seem quite high, but hey I live in TX.
I just paid $850 for the removal of my old front bumper, complete finish work on new front bumper, full painting and clear coating of new front bumer and installation of new front bumper and this is at the highest end shop in Dallas that does a lot of the dealer's work including 'P', Ferrrari and Maserati.
Just food for thought.
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I just paid $850 for the removal of my old front bumper, complete finish work on new front bumper, full painting and clear coating of new front bumer and installation of new front bumper and this is at the highest end shop in Dallas that does a lot of the dealer's work including 'P', Ferrrari and Maserati.
Just food for thought.
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Originally Posted by Mfletch
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My car has fresh paint job (about 3 years old) in Vesuvio Metallic. Prior to this, it had no rock chips or imperfections. I took it to a local high-end body shop and was shocked at an estimate of $1,263.68. The repair included repainting about a six inch diameter area of the hood and clear coating the entire hood. I have good insurance that will cover the repair with a deductable of $250.
Has anyone else had a similar experience? Any recommendations? I wish it had been my bumper...it would have been the excuse I needed to buy a GT-3 aero kit.
I had this happen with a state truck in Ohio and I got payment very quickly and easily. If you calmly explain it, you probably will get restitution.
However, it is too late now, so get many estimates and the best shop recommendations you can.
Good luck.