regular paint job vs. 3 stage paint job @ mazda dealer ??
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regular paint job vs. 3 stage paint job @ mazda dealer ??
Here is the story. I need to paint a 99 spec wing in VR. First of all, I called up the body shop I usually go to, explaining the situation. Basically I told them that they should expect a bit of work to simulate the level of oxidation (reproduce the variance in color) to match up a 2 years old painting on the body. In the end, I was told that I was probably looking at $110-130 in cash, price including the prep work. My first reaction was “that’s kinda cheap…”.
On the other hand, I am also aware of the “3 stage mazda paint”, which is supposed to yield better quality. So I called up Scarboro Mazda…blablabla…somebody from the collision center told me he’s not exactly familiar with the 3 stage paint…fine….called Agincourt Mazda, this time the one answering my phone appeared to know what he was talking about. Long story short, the gentlemen from Agincourt Mazda told me that a good 3 stage paint job for a spoiler at this particular dealer is around $350 after tax.
I have very limited knowledge regarding painting issue. What do you think? Compared with a regular paint job, what an extra $220 dealer paint job gonna give me? I appreciate your time in advance. ^_^
On the other hand, I am also aware of the “3 stage mazda paint”, which is supposed to yield better quality. So I called up Scarboro Mazda…blablabla…somebody from the collision center told me he’s not exactly familiar with the 3 stage paint…fine….called Agincourt Mazda, this time the one answering my phone appeared to know what he was talking about. Long story short, the gentlemen from Agincourt Mazda told me that a good 3 stage paint job for a spoiler at this particular dealer is around $350 after tax.
I have very limited knowledge regarding painting issue. What do you think? Compared with a regular paint job, what an extra $220 dealer paint job gonna give me? I appreciate your time in advance. ^_^
Have the body shop do it. There is a reason it’s called a Stealership. They become the middle man and you hand them the extra $220.
give the body shop your vin and month year of production and they can let ok up the exact formula for your car color.
give the body shop your vin and month year of production and they can let ok up the exact formula for your car color.
You realized you bumped a 11 year old thread right?
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