Postby johnnyj » 06 Feb 2017 19:21
Yep, I guess this is what I am battling with! I am really conscious that it isn't for me to decide a price - from a non-expert point of view - then be disgruntled when a professional says it is more. In my mind was a figure of £4-£5k, but that was based on nothing really, just my imagination. But the replies from you kind folk do suggest that the figure is too high.
The guys who quoted me knew their stuff, and I think Replica8 is right, in that they are thinking "concourse". The guy ran his hands all over the car, pointing out - correctly - where there was filler and said that they would "block" the car and if need be take it to bare metal (this would take it above the £7.5k); he was talking about running thinned out seam sealer into all of the joints to make them perfect and promised he could get the door gaps spot on. I was impressed by his assertion that he would gap the doors too high, to allow for the inevitable drop when glass, door cards, furniture etc is fitted. All good stuff, but I am easily impressed!
Personally, I don't doubt their commitment and passion for perfection as the guy was knowledgeable and spent well over an hour with my in my garage on Saturday morning. He insisted I come and see their premises, and take references. The deposit is £500+VAT and they can't do it until May, so I guess they are busy.
Anyway, all that said, £7.5k is WAY too much for me so I will be looking for other quotes.
Thanks again folks
John