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Old Feb 9, 2009 | 09:44 AM
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Just got a sunoco hood. Was wondering what was a good going price for a decent paint job....just going with the stock black color.
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Old Feb 10, 2009 | 07:32 PM
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if you were close i could do it for about 250.
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just got a hood and fender painted with a little body work for $300 no color matching. i thought it was a decent price, little on the high side maybe
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Old Feb 10, 2009 | 11:46 PM
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if you were close i could do it for about 250.
To bad we are few state lines away.....I got quoted 175 by a local restoration shop...sound fair or to cheap?
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Old Feb 11, 2009 | 01:03 AM
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250-350 sounds about right
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Originally Posted by cammed00z
To bad we are few state lines away.....I got quoted 175 by a local restoration shop...sound fair or to cheap?
too cheap, thats cheaper then maaco basic. But if they are reputable go for. IMO I'd rather spend 300 bucks and get factory quality or better. That way you wont be repainting in a couple years and wasting more money.
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Old Feb 11, 2009 | 09:40 AM
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too cheap, thats cheaper then maaco basic. But if they are reputable go for. IMO I'd rather spend 300 bucks and get factory quality or better. That way you wont be repainting in a couple years and wasting more money.
Hopefully better, our factory quality SUCKS!
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