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Originally Posted by 72freak
"Whats the deal with Painters???"
There are thousands of posts on here about painters.......unfortunatley yours is one of about 90% of every person who has ever had paint and body work during on a restoration.
A little something I learned over the past 25 years of dealing with them.
1) NEVER give them money up front
2) pay in stages AFTER that particular stage is done. Body work, primer,
color.
3) agree on a time frame and put it in writing
4) have a contract drawn up stating it can be removed from the shop
without a mechanics lien if it is not completed in the agreed time.
Most paint/body people wont do the above........NOW YOU NO WHY!!!
If they cant front the money for the materials......go somewhere else!
Scan the parking lot and shop.....see how many vehicles are in pieces scattered all over the place. If there are more cars than bays....go somewhere else.
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I Would like to add a 5th Item...........
Never Get Involved with a Friend on Such a Deal, Been My Experience that this will end a Friendship Quicker than Anything, I Will Give you Credit for Perseverance. Most would have just Given up by Now.
The # 1 is the Best Advise, I Got Involved witha Friend on Doing my Car & Paid Half up Front. He was Busting Butt on it & Came to me needing the Rest of Money , I Gladly Gave it to him & Shortly there after alll work has ground to a Halt & I'm not sure if i will ever see it completed. A Long time Friendship & Much $$$ down the Drain ...........
Thank's for Posting your Story, It Is a Relief too see that I'm not Alone in Such Deal's. You Have a Very Positive Attitude considering all you have endured & I'm sure once Done you will Truly Enjoy the Truck
Rick