Body shop recommendation - SE Michigan

[jameshunt30]

Hello all, I'm looking for body shop recommendations in the greater SE Michigan area to do a full repaint on my '91. Will require removal of prior owner's crappy rattlecan paint job and some minor body work--straightening or replacement of lower rad crossmember from what I assume is a parking curb encounter... This car is never going to be invited to Pebble Beach but I'd like a decent result so would prefer someone who's worked on these before. Thanks for any suggestions!

 

[centerpunch]

Yikes, that would be VERY expensive on any car, but especially on an aluminum car- maybe $30K? I have a Michigan friend that works exclusively on Ford GTs, he’ll probably have a couple recommendations- I can check if you like.

 

[Hass]

My friend had his 1991 Red and 1992 White fully repainted in Southfield at Precision Autohaus on Telegraph. They did a really nice job. If I recall it was just under $10k.

 

[jameshunt30]

Thanks, @centerpunch. That's a lot higher than I was guessing. You think mainly from the stripping of the old paint or the replacement of the crossmember?

Thanks, @Hass! I'll swing by and see what they think they can do.

 

[centerpunch]

@Hass sounds like he has a good lead, let us know what you find out there.

 

[docjohn]

yes the general consensus on a full repaint is 8-12k

 

[centerpunch]

That seems like pricing from 10+ years ago, but I could be wrong…

 

[jameshunt30]

Thanks all!

 

[Hass]

That seems like pricing from 10+ years ago, but I could be wrong…

Majority the cost of repainting comes with remove and installing trim parts. ( bumpers, lamps, weather strips etc)

You can save money by prepping the car for paint by removing all of those parts but I that’s a pain.

The $10k I quoted was only 2-3 years ago.

 

[centerpunch]

I'll be interested to see what estimate Mr. Hunt gets.