any auto body guys out there??

06-20-2013, 01:17 PM

they are good ..not super ... my roof was fiberglass and it lasted 3yrs till i sold it

Bill · 06-20-2013, 01:45 PM

That's def on the high side almost like they are a busy shop and don't wantto be bothered. Did they give youa breakdown of cost such as x amt for the repair and x amt for prep and then paint cost ?

Fiberglass repair is an extra few steps do do it correctly so it won't crack in the future so there is some of the addl cost compared to just prep and paint.

I would try to get a few more estimates at body shops before going the maco route since it is a cool body.

golf cart man · 06-21-2013, 11:05 PM

Wow, I got another estimate today for $2100! I am now seriously considering doing this by myself. What better way to get some experience and learn how to paint....O and save ton of money...

lance_214 · 06-22-2013, 12:09 AM

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Originally Posted by golf cart man

Wow, I got another estimate today for $2100! I am now seriously considering doing this by myself. What better way to get some experience and learn how to paint....O and save ton of money...

Wow...where are you getting these price quotes from FOOSE designs or Paul JR designs....I know it doesn't matter but I could have got mine painted here in Missouri for about 200 since it was just black and I was going to do the accent color. Good luck if you do it yourself...these guys here can just about walk ya through the entire process just like they are there sanding if for ya.

golf cart man · 06-22-2013, 08:56 AM

Lol I was thinking the same thing. Here is an example of an estimate:
Body labor: 18 hours @$44 an hour=$792.00
Paint labor: 15 hours @$44 an hour=$660.00
Paint supplies=$390
Misc. other charges=$203
Plus tax
Total=$2,155.70

I had to hold back laughing on the phone...

06-22-2013, 09:27 AM

i'm trying to paint a melex for neighbor , but the Florida humidity is giving me orange peel
that would be your only drawback of doing it yourself
frickin fl weather !!

golf cart man · 06-22-2013, 09:47 PM

Thats the one thing I am afraid of... have read that you can alter the paint mix to help with humidity? I will be using auto paint not rattle can on this cart

speedgolfer · 06-22-2013, 10:24 PM

Wow do you guys get hosed down there
just did my Dad's cart, guy did the body work and paint 265$ and it is mint

lance_214 · 06-22-2013, 11:12 PM

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Originally Posted by speedgolfer

Wow do you guys get hosed down there
just did my Dad's cart, guy did the body work and paint 265$ and it is mint

Nice..I like that color and the pin striping. Painter did a good job!

golf cart man · 06-23-2013, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by speedgolfer

Wow do you guys get hosed down there
just did my Dad's cart, guy did the body work and paint 265$ and it is mint

geeze!! why can't I find any deals like that in my area

06-20-2013, 01:17 PM	#11
crash test dummy Guest Posts: n/a	Re: any auto body guys out there?? they are good ..not super ... my roof was fiberglass and it lasted 3yrs till i sold it
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06-20-2013, 01:45 PM	#12
Bill Getting Wild Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 96	Re: any auto body guys out there?? That's def on the high side almost like they are a busy shop and don't wantto be bothered. Did they give youa breakdown of cost such as x amt for the repair and x amt for prep and then paint cost ? Fiberglass repair is an extra few steps do do it correctly so it won't crack in the future so there is some of the addl cost compared to just prep and paint. I would try to get a few more estimates at body shops before going the maco route since it is a cool body.
Bill Getting Wild Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 96

06-21-2013, 11:05 PM	#13
golf cart man Gone Unrestrained Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 1,300	Re: any auto body guys out there?? Wow, I got another estimate today for $2100! I am now seriously considering doing this by myself. What better way to get some experience and learn how to paint....O and save ton of money...

06-22-2013, 08:56 AM	#15
golf cart man Gone Unrestrained Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 1,300	Re: any auto body guys out there?? Lol I was thinking the same thing. Here is an example of an estimate: Body labor: 18 hours @$44 an hour=$792.00 Paint labor: 15 hours @$44 an hour=$660.00 Paint supplies=$390 Misc. other charges=$203 Plus tax Total=$2,155.70 I had to hold back laughing on the phone...

06-22-2013, 09:27 AM	#16
crash test dummy Guest Posts: n/a	Re: any auto body guys out there?? i'm trying to paint a melex for neighbor , but the Florida humidity is giving me orange peel that would be your only drawback of doing it yourself frickin fl weather !!
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06-22-2013, 09:47 PM	#17
golf cart man Gone Unrestrained Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 1,300	Re: any auto body guys out there?? Thats the one thing I am afraid of... have read that you can alter the paint mix to help with humidity? I will be using auto paint not rattle can on this cart

06-22-2013, 10:24 PM	#18
speedgolfer Gone Wild Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Southern mn Posts: 243	Re: any auto body guys out there?? Wow do you guys get hosed down there just did my Dad's cart, guy did the body work and paint 265$ and it is mint

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