Paint Estimate

buster12 · 28th February 2023, 09:11

I've been quoted £500.00 for a Bonnet and rear bumper repaint, having no experience of getting things like this done, I would value anyone's opinion on the quote.

Jamiewelch · 28th February 2023, 11:06

Sounds reasonable, 300-350 for a good bonnet respray and 150-200 for a bumper is fair for a good job.

clf · 28th February 2023, 11:21

About ten years ago, I was told, as a rule of.thumb, 200 pounds per panel would be expected, in a repair shop.the bumpers were considered to be the same.

Having prepped and painted my front.bumper (badly), I would pay it. paint cost me.for hardener, paint and lacquer was something like £60, or £70. Then primer, a cheap gun, and consumables, then polish at the end of it too

Time and lack of confidence in my ability (ie no warranty) - at least the cost of the materials?

It worked, looked well for a year or so......

I can say I have done it (which was my goal) I know where I went wrong now and am.happy to pay someone now to do it correctly lol.

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buster12 · 28th February 2023, 14:06

Thanks all, I've now got it booked in for the 15/03.

coolguy · 28th February 2023, 16:00

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Originally Posted by buster12

Thanks all, I've now got it booked in for the 15/03.

You're lucky to get a quick slot. My man is always booking 3+ months ahead. Btw, he charged £375 for the bonnet and rear bumper of my Tourer (non - metallic Damson) 18 months ago.

chris75 · 28th February 2023, 16:20

I've got laquer coat peeling off on my roof

Anyone got likely prices for this repair job ie a whole roof respray ? I am guessing it would not be possible to rub down the laquer without damaging the basecoat ? I am pondering having a go myself as I have done a few bumpers and wings in my time , but could equally leave it to the pros !

Azur · 28th February 2023, 16:21

It would be wise to ask if they use the original paint colour or if they will use special colour reading equipment to "read" the existing colour of the car, and create that paint. Fresh original paint will in most cases be a bit different compared to the original one, due to aging of the paint. You could ask how they assure you will not see any colour difference. There a proper spray techniques to avoid colour differences etc., but better asked up front than later complaining.

hinged_bap · 28th February 2023, 19:23

i was quoted £325 to repair a 12" scratch the missus managed to put in the rear door of her Mazda 2 when exiting the driveway. To get an idea of the magnitude of the scratch, it looked like it had been keyed. Wouldn't polish out - sadly.

Steeleyscoot · 28th February 2023, 19:29

My local Motor Factors where I buy paint in Derby offer a paint matching service. If you take in a reasonably small painted panel they use something called a Spectrophotometer that will give them the information to accurately mix paint to the colour on the panel.

I've used this service for a number of paint jobs on resto's and it's spot on.

Terry00H · 28th February 2023, 19:46

Hi,
I would want to know more about the paint and how it’s applied. My Gold Tourer needed a repair and the sprayer used a brand called 3M a high quality paint .He also prepared using 3M supplied kit. 3M is a premium high quality product. The paint on my car also has a pearlescent finish which he picked up on so it’s not just gold. Price is not always the best guide to obtaining a great result .

I believe our cars have the paint code somewhere . Possibly on the door frame 3 or 4 letters and or numbers ?

28th February 2023, 09:11	#1
buster12 Regular poster MG ZT-T Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Leatherhead Posts: 85 Thanks: 22 Thanked 14 Times in 5 Posts	Paint Estimate I've been quoted £500.00 for a Bonnet and rear bumper repaint, having no experience of getting things like this done, I would value anyone's opinion on the quote.

28th February 2023, 11:21	#3
clf This is my second home MG ZT CDTi Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: carrick Posts: 7,859 Thanks: 3,494 Thanked 2,657 Times in 1,973 Posts	About ten years ago, I was told, as a rule of.thumb, 200 pounds per panel would be expected, in a repair shop.the bumpers were considered to be the same. Having prepped and painted my front.bumper (badly), I would pay it. paint cost me.for hardener, paint and lacquer was something like £60, or £70. Then primer, a cheap gun, and consumables, then polish at the end of it too Time and lack of confidence in my ability (ie no warranty) - at least the cost of the materials? It worked, looked well for a year or so...... I can say I have done it (which was my goal) I know where I went wrong now and am.happy to pay someone now to do it correctly lol. sent from my iToilet Pro 3□ __________________ It is not gloss primer .............. it is duct tape silver! Last edited by clf; 28th February 2023 at 13:15..

28th February 2023, 16:20	#6
chris75 same car since 2005 2001 Rover 75 2.0 v6 Connoisseur Saloon Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Ellesmere Port , Cheshire Posts: 3,816 Thanks: 379 Thanked 549 Times in 466 Posts	I've got laquer coat peeling off on my roof Anyone got likely prices for this repair job ie a whole roof respray ? I am guessing it would not be possible to rub down the laquer without damaging the basecoat ? I am pondering having a go myself as I have done a few bumpers and wings in my time , but could equally leave it to the pros ! __________________ Who said it was simples ?

28th February 2023, 16:21	#7
Azur Loves to post Rover 75 Saloon. 2,5 V6 Conn.SE auto, Moonstone green, White gold, Dorchester red Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Hollandscheveld Posts: 485 Thanks: 684 Thanked 280 Times in 117 Posts	It would be wise to ask if they use the original paint colour or if they will use special colour reading equipment to "read" the existing colour of the car, and create that paint. Fresh original paint will in most cases be a bit different compared to the original one, due to aging of the paint. You could ask how they assure you will not see any colour difference. There a proper spray techniques to avoid colour differences etc., but better asked up front than later complaining. __________________

28th February 2023, 19:46	#10
Terry00H Newbie Rover 75 Tourer Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: London Posts: 29 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 1 Post	Price is not always the best guide Hi, I would want to know more about the paint and how it’s applied. My Gold Tourer needed a repair and the sprayer used a brand called 3M a high quality paint .He also prepared using 3M supplied kit. 3M is a premium high quality product. The paint on my car also has a pearlescent finish which he picked up on so it’s not just gold. Price is not always the best guide to obtaining a great result . I believe our cars have the paint code somewhere . Possibly on the door frame 3 or 4 letters and or numbers ?

28th February 2023, 11:06	#2
Jamiewelch Posted a thing or two Alpina D3 Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Cheslyn hay Posts: 1,004 Thanks: 58 Thanked 294 Times in 227 Posts	Sounds reasonable, 300-350 for a good bonnet respray and 150-200 for a bumper is fair for a good job.

28th February 2023, 14:06	#4
buster12 Regular poster MG ZT-T Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Leatherhead Posts: 85 Thanks: 22 Thanked 14 Times in 5 Posts	Thanks all, I've now got it booked in for the 15/03.

28th February 2023, 19:23	#8
hinged_bap Gets stuck in 75 CDT Conn SE Auto saloon Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Southampton Posts: 773 Thanks: 134 Thanked 104 Times in 81 Posts	i was quoted £325 to repair a 12" scratch the missus managed to put in the rear door of her Mazda 2 when exiting the driveway. To get an idea of the magnitude of the scratch, it looked like it had been keyed. Wouldn't polish out - sadly.

28th February 2023, 19:29	#9
Steeleyscoot Regular poster Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Jan 2023 Location: Loughborough Posts: 46 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	My local Motor Factors where I buy paint in Derby offer a paint matching service. If you take in a reasonably small painted panel they use something called a Spectrophotometer that will give them the information to accurately mix paint to the colour on the panel. I've used this service for a number of paint jobs on resto's and it's spot on.