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Old Oct 4, 2008 | 10:25 AM
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DOes anybody else find it ridiculous that i bought a roush spoiler and window lovers and my autobody is charging me 430 bucks to paint these parts and put them on and there not charging me for the paint just labor. ISnt that a little high.
Old Oct 4, 2008 | 10:40 AM
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Free paint? Labor adds up depending on how much sanding/prep the pieces need. Shop around for a better price?
Old Oct 4, 2008 | 11:01 AM
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If they want 430$ then I wouldn't go with them. You can deff. find a better deal.
Old Oct 4, 2008 | 11:16 AM
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We offer custom painting and our rates are much better than that.

For example. We have painted C-Pillar trim for $209.95 /includes paint and the part.



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Old Oct 4, 2008 | 11:44 AM
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How are they NOT charging for the material, right now that stuff is through the roof! I know we charge $24/paint hour for material and that just covers it. An average repair job has about $300-$500 in paint material alone. Also, you have to see how much work is involved, like does the trunk lid need to be drilled for the spoiler? But I would have to agree, it does seem high, by about $150. I would shop around. Getting a car fixed or upgraded is like going in for surgery, always get a second opinion.
Old Oct 4, 2008 | 11:48 AM
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I know ford charges $45 an hour...430 should get you everything and then some. Both of those parts should be very easy to install. I think that they do require a little drilling, but after that its just 3m adheasive. I went with the gt500 spoiler and it was 4 bolts, some tape, and less than a min to get it installed.
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