does this estimate sound right?

[drew]

only other damage is the quarter panel has 3 dents the size of quarters, the guy wants 1100 to fix it. the estimate says 12.4 hours of body labor @44/h, 7.6 hours paint labor@44/h, 7.6 hours paint supplys @ 21/h

[D Money]

Buy a new fender and get it painted, WAY CHEAPER. Maybe look into paintless dent removal systems like dent man or whatever is in your local area.

I know places where you can get a whole car painted for $1500.

[drew]

i asked if it was with a new fender cause it seemed like a lot, he said it would be more for the labor so i left. the guy was a white trash asshole anyways, i wouldn't let him touch my car. aftermarket fenders are cheaper than the oem ones but they're ass ugly Z3 fenders or these VIS fenders

[D Money]

Buy a stock fender, or find one in a junk yard. Take it to the body shop and put it on yourself, shouldn't be too hard.

[Turbo_CitrusEs]

I would say Force one in catty. They painted my whole car for a very reasonable price. Im sure they could do you fender for a good price. There phone number is 610-266-6721. Give them a call and ask to speak to Roger. He is the owner. Let me know how ya make out!!!

[drew]

i called anotehr shop and they said they cant just paint a new fender and put it on, they have to blend it or it will stick out. is that true? i dont see why i cant get a new fender and have a shop paint it then stick it on

[D Money]

The car is new, you should be fine. Just get the rest of the car detailed and it should match up perfect. Technically, you should get it blended but it's up to you.

[robman7835]

yes its true.....it'll be pretty noticable if you just have someone piant the fender and slap it on....they need to blend the fender in with your hood, door, and bumper to make it look right

[robman7835]

Originally Posted by subwrxkid

The car is new, you should be fine. Just get the rest of the car detailed and it should match up perfect. Technically, you should get it blended but it's up to you.

Its not about the car being new.....if you lay down too little or too much base when just painting the fender the red will contrast differently then the rest of the surrounding body parts

[drew]

im gunna call this paintless puller that rich at fuzion told me about, he said he's the best in the world and goes to some competition every year and wins or something. once i get it pulled ill figure out what to do next

[D Money]

Originally Posted by robman7835

Its not about the car being new.....if you lay down too little or too much base when just painting the fender the red will contrast differently then the rest of the surrounding body parts

Thanks for telling me, because I didn't paint my car 2 times already....

He should be fine, I have painted bumpers without blending and what not even with custom 3 stage paint.

Try it, im pretty sure it will turn out fine.

[drew]

if it looks ****ty i can just go to pepboys uncle bens isle and pick up some wrap around graphic flames and **** and make my car the most bad ass ****ing thing on the road

[robman7835]

Originally Posted by subwrxkid

Try it, im pretty sure it will turn out fine.

Well if he's willing to settle for Fine then sure...go ahead and do it that way..... there is a reason body shops blend paint when repairing body panels that are in accidents...they sure dont do it for $hits and giggles....they do it becuase they want their work to look more then.... fine

[D Money]

Cool dude.

[robman7835]

Originally Posted by subwrxkid

Cool dude.

good point.....

[D Money]

Originally Posted by robman7835

good point.....

haha.

I just don't wanna argue with you, it's worthless.

Like I said, my car is in and out of the body shop with new parts, new paint, etc, never had a problem without blending it. Maybe you just go to a run down shop or something.

[evomike]

See the problem is dimitri the guy who did your car has the exact mix for your paint there could be 7 or 8 variations for his tiburon depending on build date and factory that is why they must blend on that

[1988 Olds]

That is probably a reasonable estimate. Someone one this site opened his door on mine and they wanted $650 to repaint the door and blend it into the front fender.

[yellow2000S/R]

Red is the hardest solid color to match... Just a few extra drops of color additives, and the shade will be wrong...

Good luck man.