[s-cars] Paint job pricing

[Chris Semple]

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[mailto:s-car-list-bounces at audifans.com]On Behalf Of Aaron Ryba

My family lives in that area, I can ask around.
You might try contacting Chris Semple at Force 5 Auto. He may know of
someone in Southern NH.
Chris?

Aaron Ryba
95 S6

Paintwork is tough, and in my experience the best bodyman is not the best
prep man, who isn't the best paint  man around. Finding all three in one
shop is nigh impossible. Plus, if he's that good, he can charge whatever he
wants and will always be busy :)

I'll give a vote to the man who does my side work, Ron Lane @ Lane's A/B in
Loudon NH(603-783-4752).
He's busy enough he doesn't need volume insurance work to pay the bills, and
he enjoys hotrod/resto/custom stuff. He'll also do loose parts, if say, you
just want your S6+ bumpers done and you'll bolt 'em up yourself. The best
way to get the paint job you want is to *talk* to the crew doing the work.
They're understanding, and most are happy to explain where the money goes
when you pay for a paint respray.

For a show-car job, there are spots in Boston area that come to mind, but
that's not really the topic we're looking at.

As a reference point, I had my old red '87 4000q repainted at one of the
better shops in Concord for 2800$, but that was 10yrs ago or so now.

-Cheers
Chris Semple
Concord NH
'84 4000q, alpine
   '95.5 S6, black
           '93 E350 Club, grey all over