upper_tanker
I'm Awesome
I know it's going to greatly vary from region to region. I'm in southeast Michigan. I have a 97 2 door Tahoe that I'd like to get the rockers replaced, as well as a small rust spot above the passenger side rear wheel (Not through, but there is a rust spot), and a new used tailgate painted to match the truck. I'd also like to get the hood repainted, it's starting to chip and get crows feet.
I've only had body work to one other vehicle of mine, which was an entire repaint with no bodywork. I got HAD. I'd like to take this to a few body shops for some estimates this spring. I'm really leery of doing this, as I know bodywork can be / is just like Mechanic work, and many other skilled jobs. You get the hacks, and you get the good people. I don't mind paying a lot for a perfect/really good job, but I want to avoid getting screwed.
What's the ballpark range that I'm looking at for this to happen? I know that, at the LEAST, the entire rear passenger side quarter panel is going to have to be painted after the rust fix. I'm hoping that it will blend in enough with the current paint that's on it to not have to paint the entire side. It seems like every project that I get into always ends up costing 2x or 3x what I plan on.
I've only had body work to one other vehicle of mine, which was an entire repaint with no bodywork. I got HAD. I'd like to take this to a few body shops for some estimates this spring. I'm really leery of doing this, as I know bodywork can be / is just like Mechanic work, and many other skilled jobs. You get the hacks, and you get the good people. I don't mind paying a lot for a perfect/really good job, but I want to avoid getting screwed.
What's the ballpark range that I'm looking at for this to happen? I know that, at the LEAST, the entire rear passenger side quarter panel is going to have to be painted after the rust fix. I'm hoping that it will blend in enough with the current paint that's on it to not have to paint the entire side. It seems like every project that I get into always ends up costing 2x or 3x what I plan on.