Body shop charge
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How much would you guys charge to do a rear bumper on an ’08 Escalade, tri-coat white? It was damaged by a mechanic right below the plate/step cutout. No filler just sanded a long that edge. I took everything but the bumper off. This thing only had 5400 miles on it but when I put my primer, SPI reg. 2k, it started to wrinkle. Also, under the license plate lights there were areas that didn’t have any paint. So, that tells me that it had been repainted before. How long would this take you guys?
2 maybe 3 days and $550/$600. Lifetime guarantee (must be orginal paint). *Might include a basic wash.
Bumper does get painted separately.They got a deal at 280.
A very good deal at $280! I’d probably be a bit higher then Han off of book time. For a regular customer or used car repair maybe around $375-$400.
Well, generally, the more one pays, the better the odds. That’s the thing about this business,
a low price isn’t and indication of a “good deal.” Rather, it’s the opposite. The difference
between $280 – $600 is huge. But question why? Why such a large price discrepancy?For a regular customer – which is all i have – i’d probably charge around $450/$500.
And it would be a good deal in that i was thorough and used decent materials.
I do sand as thorough as possible but for $280, i wouldn’t put in the effort. And odds
are, that job was rushed; i almost certain of it.Well, it took me several hours to complete. I used all SPI products. My base is Diamont. No cheap products. Everything that would leave a clear edge was removed. I put it up on ramps in order to get underneath. I was actually thinking about more $$ but these guys have been good to me. I don’t know if you are aware of this but I do mobile repair so taking the bumper off would not really be an option.
I understand. But my overhead is higher, which is a major factor in the price.
Believe me, i’m not a greedy person at all. But i really think you should have charged at least $350.
We use the same materials and i know them to be very durable. So i’m confident that the job will
last for many years to come. As it’s proven to be. It’s also a strong selling point.Didn’t realize that YOU did the job. And i already know you care about the quality of your work.
Most shops/individuals are not, so for $280 from some unknown shop, i would be suspicious.My pricing really is too low and I know it. But, my customers ie dealers are cheap and have a coronary at $200/ bumper. I know of guys that charge a lot less but I do put good products and time into my work.
Han, I found out the other day that the No-Mix is Standox with a secret sauce that makes it no mix.
I will up my prices. Thanks for the info guys!
[quote]Han, I found out the other day that the No-Mix is Standox with a secret sauce that makes it no mix.[/quote]
Interesting. I’ll have a chat with a Transtar rep…
Yes, charge a bit more! Especially for individuals. People come to you not because of price but out
of trust. The average Joe/Jane have no idea on what a good deal is. Over time, the price isn’t
much of an issue. All they know is that they can trust you even if your quote is higher than most.
I don’t mind too much paying a bit more for materials/supplies as long as the service excellent.I turn down LOTS of jobs where i can make a profit. Mainly due to improper attitudes.
Some come in as if they’re doing you a favor… And then there are nice ones, that i
practically do the job for free and go the extra miles for. THEY are the ones that bring
in more for me. Again, it’s about trust.
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