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Re: Ian, did I get a fair deal?
By:Ian Johnston
Date: 9/24/2000, 3:54 pm
In Response To: Ian, did I get a fair deal? (Grant Goltz)

: That's why I took it to the auto body and marine shop. They had all the right
: equipment, and took all the exposure. I just sanded it, dropped it off,
: and picked it up.

: Ian, Does $200 for the job sound like a reasonable price? He did an excellent
: job.

Oh Boy!! That is a loaded question!

$200.00 is not a bad price with materials and time taken into account. The fact that you are very happy with the job means you definitely got good value. If you do another one go back to this same guy because he will have the experience and know what to expect. Usually, the first time anyone does something they are nervous and the price may go up accordingly. You may get an even better deal now that he knows it is far easier than spraying a car.

I just did a friends boat, It took 1/2 gallon of clear, 1 quart of hardener and 1 quart of reducer.

I charged him ....NOTHING!!! Of course he is a good friend and I had all he materials on hand. {:o)

Ian

Messages In This Thread

2 - part clearcoat
Grant Goltz -- 9/20/2000, 1:03 pm
Re: 2 - part clearcoat
peter czerpak -- 9/20/2000, 2:32 pm
Re: 2 - part clearcoat
Grant Goltz -- 9/20/2000, 9:42 pm
Re: 2 - part clearcoat
rick -- 9/23/2000, 4:35 pm
Re: UV protection
Ian Johnston -- 9/23/2000, 8:07 pm
Ian, did I get a fair deal?
Grant Goltz -- 9/23/2000, 9:25 pm
Re: Ian, did I get a fair deal?
Ian Johnston -- 9/24/2000, 3:54 pm
Re: Ian, did I get a fair deal?
Marty Hangarter -- 9/25/2000, 10:11 pm
Re: Thanks
Grant Goltz -- 9/24/2000, 9:17 pm
Re: Ian, what'll you charge a stanger?
mike allen ---> -- 9/24/2000, 4:41 pm
Re: That depends...
Ian Johnston -- 9/24/2000, 8:20 pm