painting repair experts...
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painting repair experts...
Im looking to get a few paint imprefections repaired all at once.
One is a deep scratch mostlikely from a key. This is on the C pillar area, about 3" long.
Another is a deep gash on the rear bumper right below the silver trim. This is only an inch long but its about 5mm wide.
Question is, how much should I expect? Its flat black so its not a hard color to mix.
Also im wondering if they spot paint it, or will they need to repaint an entire panel and entire bumper for that small area?
One is a deep scratch mostlikely from a key. This is on the C pillar area, about 3" long.
Another is a deep gash on the rear bumper right below the silver trim. This is only an inch long but its about 5mm wide.
Question is, how much should I expect? Its flat black so its not a hard color to mix.
Also im wondering if they spot paint it, or will they need to repaint an entire panel and entire bumper for that small area?
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From: Central VA, USA
'01 ML430, '03 C320 Coupe MT, '14 GL450
When I asked a body shop for an estimate to repair a small (nickel-sized) spot on a bumper, they wanted to blend a large portion of the bumper. Basically, they cannot match the paint to match perfectly, so they blend it with the existing paint over a much larger area, and then clearcoat the whole panel.
You may find a body shop that can do better...
You may find a body shop that can do better...
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From: Maryland
They do good work there - It's in Kensington MD, not far from DC www.autobodyfix.com
Last edited by c230pete; Apr 5, 2004 at 11:19 AM.
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2001 C-320
THE ONLY WAY TO PROPERLY ESTIMATE IT IS TO TAKE THE CAR TO A SHOP FOR AN ESTIMATE. I WOULD RECOMEND YOU GET AT LEAST THREE ESTIMATES. MOST SHOPS WILL WRITE A FREE DAMAGE REPORT FOR YOU...........FROM MY EXPERIENCE AND YOUR DESCRIPTION YOU COULD FLIRT WITH 800-1000 PRETTY EASILY.
(20 YEARS IN THE AUTO BODY INDUSTRY)
01 C-320
GOOD LUCK
(20 YEARS IN THE AUTO BODY INDUSTRY)
01 C-320
GOOD LUCK
