Estimate my Ar*e...

[steve11]

Estimate to (1)repaint black edging on rear side windows (Involves removing the windows)& (2)respray 3 inch scratch on the side of the rear diffuser.

Remove the following:
Rear Diffuser and fittings
Hours 1 - £40 p/H

Panel work:
Rear diffuser
Hours 3 - £40 P/H

Paint preparation:
Rear Diffuser
Hours 3 - £40 P/h

Prepare & Paint:
Rear Diffuser
Hours 2 - £40 P/H

Refit the following:
Rear Diffuser & Fittings
Hours 1 - £40 p/h

Total 10 hrs labour £400
Paint and Materials £432.36
VAT - £145.66

Grand Total £978.02

Are they taking the p*ss?

[Ginner]

I had my diffuser repainted on the Tam. I took it off and took to dealer. It cost £80 quid.

J

[purpleperil]

It took me less than 20 minutes to remove the rear diffuser and then another 20 to put it back on. Ask them if their calulator handles fractions!!

[targarama]

I'd definitely get a second quote.

[chris watton]

TEN HOURS LABOUR!!!!!!!

I am sure that if any one of us were incompetent enough to spend 10 hours on a very, very simple job, we would get the boot!

Really

Where abouts are these comedians?

[Daftlad]

I think £800 is a lot of money to get a rear diffuser painted. I think £800 to remove the rear perspex windows, break them, provide new ones, refit the new ones after painting……and remove , paint and refit the diffuser, may well be about right.

I suspect, but you don’t say, that it may be one of those daft colours that cost a fortune for paint?

Would always suggest a second quote, but make sure the new guy that’s quoting understands the job.

[chris watton]

Daftlad said:

II suspect, but you don’t say, that it may be one of those daft colours that cost a fortune for paint?

Especially if its in that very rare 1930's. Flash Gordon rocket ship futuristic silver colour, as per profile!

[Daftlad]

chris watton said:

Daftlad said: II suspect, but you don’t say, that it may be one of those daft colours that cost a fortune for paint? Especially if its in that very rare 1930's. Flash Gordon rocket ship futuristic silver colour, as per profile!

I rest my case Mr Watton

[sideways mostly]

T350 front shell removed - cracked front lip repaired ( thanks rock in France!), front gouge mark from towing hook removed ( thanks Volvo driver!),shell resprayed and remounted £600.
Took about a day.

They are having a larf!

[sideways mostly]

Daftlad said:

chris watton said: Daftlad said: II suspect, but you don’t say, that it may be one of those daft colours that cost a fortune for paint? Especially if its in that very rare 1930's. Flash Gordon rocket ship futuristic silver colour, as per profile! I rest my case Mr Watton

colour though-want it next time

[steve11]

sideways mostly said:

Daftlad said: chris watton said: Daftlad said: II suspect, but you don’t say, that it may be one of those daft colours that cost a fortune for paint? Especially if its in that very rare 1930's. Flash Gordon rocket ship futuristic silver colour, as per profile! I rest my case Mr Watton colour though-want it next time

Unfortunately it’s only Spectraflair Silver

I'm going to call them tomorrow, so will keep you undated.

[steve11]

Spoke to them this morning, awaiting a breakdown for just the diffuser.

Apparently the Perspex windows normally break when removed so new ones are required.

Unfortunately new ones come unpainted and also require cutting to shape

Getting a second quote on Saturday.

[Daftlad]

steve11 said:

Spoke to them this morning, awaiting a breakdown for just the diffuser. Apparently the Perspex windows normally break when removed so new ones are required. Unfortunately new ones come unpainted and also require cutting to shape Getting a second quote on Saturday.

Sounds familiar.......

Daftlad said:

I think £800 to remove the rear perspex windows, break them, provide new ones, refit the new ones after painting……and remove , paint and refit the diffuser, may well be about right.

Hope you can get it down a bit as it is a lot of money for what is minor corrective work.

[steve11]

Estimate 2 - Fix Windows and paint rear diffuser........ £300

As they already have the paint in stock I'm only being charged for what is used, I'm Guessing the first company had to order the paint in (so charge you for full litre).