UncleSlam

I'm thinking of traveling 6-7 hours to look at a 2002 clk55 cabrio that will need the entire front fender repainted. Apparently it was painted once already but the dealer tells me its not a good match. No clue why it was painted but the carfax shows it clean. It's in Chicago at Luxury Car Outlet if anyone has seen it (long shot I know)

Any estimate on how much can I expect to pay for a good job?
I am very mechanical myself, so imagine I could remove the fender if it saved me a bundle of cash. Dealer said he would take the estimated amount off the cost of the car, but I'm sure he will low ball me.

homepukes

If you are going to drive there take the test drive to the local MB dealership and get an estimate. My guess is a little less than $1000.

dynomite05

Whoa, $1000 is a lot for a fender. I paid $1100 for my rear quarter, door, and fender after someone keyed the car. I think $250 should be good.

BadDebt

Yeah no way is a fender $1000. Maybe $300.

rsatmans

Just had a roof repainted $650. 250 of it came from replacing sunroof seal etc.

elijah

A 2002 55 Cab? I might be wrong but this doesn't make a lot of sense to me.

Ive never seen a W208 cab? As far as W209 cabs, didnt they only come out in 2004?

Moedy

You've never seen a w208 cab before? Not even a 320 or 430? Theres even one just posted for sale in the amg section

AMGY

$800ish

lowpost

$500 here in the bay

dr_npz

$170 in my buddy's bodyshop here in my country

KENNY94945

Since hourly rates vary, one must look at this in hours and quality of the repair.

1 - Sand or strip paint to bare metal. This is in regards to paint mil thickness.
2 - Color. Is blending onto the door (or even into the quarter) required. For example if it has mica metal flakes or a tint coat or colored primer.
3 - Polishing and sanding to match OEM orange peel/ texture.
4 - Part removal. Side moulding, inner fender liner, wheel, headlamp, hood seals, cowl panel (door belt moulding and handle if blending). Who wants paint lines?
5 - Cost of materials Glaserette (sp) Paint or Miracle Auto Paint?
6 - Masking the undercarriage (and all) to prevent over spray.

So, how many hours to do this and at what rate and parts cost?
(I think four hours is to low for a quality job.)

dynomite05

Wouldn't it be easier to paint the fender off the car.