<VV> Body, Paint & Interior Prices

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I have to go along with Norm on this. My experience has been that the
best bodymen ARE artists. Think VanGogh or Michaelangelo. Don't imagine
any of the REAL masters punched a time clock, so why expect it of a GOOD
bodyman?

The bodywork and painting of my Corsa took from fall til spring. So JR's
advice of letting the guy work on it over the winter is very sound.

When it comes to the restoration of a keeper, I'll settle for quality
and reasonable price over fast work any day.

-Mark

Norm Witte wrote:
> 
> The trick is to find someone whose bread and butter isn't insurance work and who is passionate about cars.  But remember that whether it's painting your car, remodelling your kitchen or just about anything else, there are three objectives:
> 
> 1) High quality
> 2) Low price
> 3) Fast work
> 
> The best you can hope is to get two of the three.  Most artistes tend to work on their own schedule, not yours.  If you want to hire an artiste that is actually good at getting work out on time, you're gonna pay for it.
> 
> --
> Norm Witte
> DeWitt, Michigan
> '65 Corsa 180 convertible
> '65 Corsa 140 coupe
> www.wittelaw.com/personal
>