Project Phase 2: Rebuilding a '91 Porsche 911 (Paint Jobs)
Posted: Mon Sep 03, 2007 7:59 amThis is a follow on topic to my first topic, Project: Rebuilding a '91 Porsche 911.
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On the positive, I took the '911 to Black Forest and had them evaluate it first. I gave them the 911 for a month since I am traveling. They are just now completing the engine rebuild (plus misc. transmission and other parts). They reported that costs have risen $500+ in the last month for parts due to $/Euro changes. (Note: they warned me of the price increase before beginning work.) Total cost $11K. So, it's coming in at about 55% - 60% of what the dealer wanted for the same rebuild.
Now the 911 is red with salt water damage to the paint. I live on the coast and sea fog in the mornings have taken a toll over the last few years. So phase 2 of the rebuild is to get a new paint job.
I've just gotten a quote for repainting the Porsche. $8K!! Now I'm sure that it will be a high end professional job. He wants to "paint you car properly, is to detrim car, sand old paint down, do all bodywork, primer and refinish 2 stage with clear coat and rub out. put car back together. complete paint job $6500. striping car extra $1000. any rubber pieces that need to be replaced."
I'm all for a beautiful paint job. I'm all for a classic Porche that looks stunning. However, it's a car with a total value of $20 - $30K. This paint job feels like overkill for what I want. Anyone got experience with someone who is more reasonable in paint jobs - either willing to offer a number of paint job levels or more reasonable in costs?
Thanks.
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On the positive, I took the '911 to Black Forest and had them evaluate it first. I gave them the 911 for a month since I am traveling. They are just now completing the engine rebuild (plus misc. transmission and other parts). They reported that costs have risen $500+ in the last month for parts due to $/Euro changes. (Note: they warned me of the price increase before beginning work.) Total cost $11K. So, it's coming in at about 55% - 60% of what the dealer wanted for the same rebuild.
Now the 911 is red with salt water damage to the paint. I live on the coast and sea fog in the mornings have taken a toll over the last few years. So phase 2 of the rebuild is to get a new paint job.
I've just gotten a quote for repainting the Porsche. $8K!! Now I'm sure that it will be a high end professional job. He wants to "paint you car properly, is to detrim car, sand old paint down, do all bodywork, primer and refinish 2 stage with clear coat and rub out. put car back together. complete paint job $6500. striping car extra $1000. any rubber pieces that need to be replaced."
I'm all for a beautiful paint job. I'm all for a classic Porche that looks stunning. However, it's a car with a total value of $20 - $30K. This paint job feels like overkill for what I want. Anyone got experience with someone who is more reasonable in paint jobs - either willing to offer a number of paint job levels or more reasonable in costs?
Thanks.
