SL/R129: repaint questions
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repaint questions
im going to get an estimate for repainting my baby tomorrow
are there any questions that I should ask the painters? (they are a reputable company)
are there any things i should tell them to watch out for when painting my SL? i know this car may be more complicated to repaint than most...
are there any questions that I should ask the painters? (they are a reputable company)
are there any things i should tell them to watch out for when painting my SL? i know this car may be more complicated to repaint than most...
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From: San Diego, CA
2002 SL500
Hi Rellik:
Are you getting the whole car painted or just a repair? I had a difficult time finding a company to paint my entire 190E. Most of the shops near me specialize in accident repairs and said a full paint would tie up their line too long. The ones who would paint the car estimated $3K - $7K. While I might pay that to paint my SL500, the price was a bit high for the 190E.
There are some threads on the issues involved in getting a good paint job, If I can find them, I'll post a link. Let us know how it goes. Good luck!
Will
Are you getting the whole car painted or just a repair? I had a difficult time finding a company to paint my entire 190E. Most of the shops near me specialize in accident repairs and said a full paint would tie up their line too long. The ones who would paint the car estimated $3K - $7K. While I might pay that to paint my SL500, the price was a bit high for the 190E.
There are some threads on the issues involved in getting a good paint job, If I can find them, I'll post a link. Let us know how it goes. Good luck!
Will
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From: Byblos,Lebanon
SL 55 , Infinity FX37, Aprilia Caponord Rally
This is just an idea.
Cost of total repaint here in Lebanon on My M5 was USD 450..Oven backed..
Ship your car here @ USD 750 and back + paint job=USD 2000...
And your car had a nice cruise to tell you about!!
Cost of total repaint here in Lebanon on My M5 was USD 450..Oven backed..
Ship your car here @ USD 750 and back + paint job=USD 2000...
And your car had a nice cruise to tell you about!!
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From: San Diego, CA
2002 SL500
Originally Posted by rellik
im just wondering of any specifics to be of concern
Originally Posted by dafi129
Ship your car here @ USD 750 and back + paint job=USD 2000...
(but that's another story).
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From: Dallas, TX USA
2006 SL500
Originally Posted by rellik
i know the cost is gonna be around 3k, more if i change colors
im just wondering of any specifics to be of concern
im just wondering of any specifics to be of concern
