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 pimpnkombi
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| posted on October 10th, 2005 at 11:37 PM |
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paint cost for buses
probably been asked a dozen times this month ;P
what sort of cost am i looking for to get a bus painted.
for elcheapo
pretty good
and of course...
sweet as!!
i dont think i want to spend more than 3 grand on paint, and i think i am kidding myself! |
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 vw54
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| posted on October 11th, 2005 at 07:07 AM |
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What year is the car ???
and theres no such thing as El cheapo unless you do the job your self.
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helbus
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| posted on October 11th, 2005 at 08:36 AM |
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If the body is good, for 3 grand you should get a pretty good job.
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pimpnkombi
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| posted on October 14th, 2005 at 07:27 PM |
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74 bus, dont want to be doing it myself as i dont have the room at my house to be attempting stuff like that.
anyone know where are some good affordable places in the western sydney area? |
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james_laker
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| posted on November 1st, 2005 at 10:51 PM |
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I believe I can save you a few days doing the ring around.
After calling Club Vee Dub, Volkshaven and Classic Vee dub, I finaly got the following two recommendations from painters who couldn't face doing it
themselves.
1. Carlos Fuentes 3/21 Badgally Road Campbeltown, Sydney of C.A.R.S restoration.
ph: 4627 3888 should be about 3.5 grand
2. Peter Thomas of Opentop Body Shop 10 Polo Ave, Mona Vale
ph: 9979 5757 should also be about 3.5 grand
Let me know how you go. (would be interested as I am about to do mine)
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pod
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| posted on November 2nd, 2005 at 05:28 PM |
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the first guy carlos is into dubs has done some nice ones i`ve seen
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pyr0
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| posted on November 2nd, 2005 at 05:30 PM |
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where abouts you at mate ? and hopw soon do you want it done ?? i might be able to squeeze you in 
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| posted on November 2nd, 2005 at 06:29 PM |
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a grand if you do it yourself in Acrylic, maybe $1600 in 2pac, 8-12k if you pay to do it right at a shop. That assumes you've got no rust or panel
repairs to do.
If you've got rust to do - add lots, if its been repaired before - add lots.
Recommend you replace the rubbers too. There is no cheap way to do it properly...the price from a shop will depend on a) if they think you are a time
waster or not b) how much work they have for less grief and c) whether your car is what you think it is.
Good painters don't need to discount, and don't need to 'buy' the work.
You get what you pay for. A ratty bus will cost twice as much to fix as a clean one, and often not worth it. Easy to spend 15k on a not so special
bus, and you'll not see your money back. A CC for example is probably a better investment than a windowed van.........:P
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ColumBUS
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| posted on November 7th, 2005 at 05:19 PM |
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what are you including in those prices crewcab? everything down to sandpaper, gun and air compressor? or just the paint?
does anyone know a price for enough paint (acrylic) thinners primer and rust protection? i have all the goodies and tools to do the rest, just want a
fair idea at pricing on the rest
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