international 0 Report post Posted November 9, 2007 Long story short, I backed into my garage door...blame the door alright? The damage is not large in area but its so deep, it has gone through the prima and bare metel is visible... To my surpise, it actually didnt dent which saved me the cost of panel beating... I went to Judd & Charles Panelbeaters as recommended by OLLIE and got a quote for $220+ GST for a new coat for the whole boot and another $50+GST for removing and replacing the part boot. I also asked about having the under sills painted, as many E36s have grey sills. I was quoted $400+GST which I thought was a pretty good deal compared to Precision AutoWerk which give me a quote of $1200 including GST. I thought $270+GST was a reasonable price...what do you guys think? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cainchapman 0 Report post Posted November 9, 2007 Sounds Fair. I'm having the boot on the 540 done now for $300 inc GST. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
international 0 Report post Posted November 9, 2007 Sounds Fair. I'm having the boot on the 540 done now for $300 inc GST. Oh what happened to your boot... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cainchapman 0 Report post Posted November 9, 2007 12 year old paint. Lacquer peeling. Had the front done earlier this year. Got to have it tidy for the 25th Anniversary. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
QuickSilver 0 Report post Posted November 10, 2007 Is your paint custom or anything? If its just your bootlid get a new bootlid thats the same colour, much cheaper??? I did that on my e30 and it was the right colour and it cost me $50 and was in mint condition, give Ray a buzz, or failing that, I got my bonnet prepped, painted, etc etc for $200 inc GST at a panel beater in Glen Eden, if you hunt around you could get the quote down, but otherwise I think its pretty reasonable, my 2 cents. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yuen 16 Report post Posted November 10, 2007 The price sounds reasonable. Could probably remove and reinstall the bootlid yourself pretty easily and save the $50 +GST. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
QuickSilver 0 Report post Posted November 10, 2007 The price sounds reasonable. Could probably remove and reinstall the bootlid yourself pretty easily and save the $50 +GST. yes forgot to mention that, my panel beater wanted $50 for removing tail lights lol, so just pull it off round the corner and put it back on once their done, Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
international 0 Report post Posted November 11, 2007 Is your paint custom or anything? If its just your bootlid get a new bootlid thats the same colour, much cheaper??? I did that on my e30 and it was the right colour and it cost me $50 and was in mint condition, give Ray a buzz, or failing that, I got my bonnet prepped, painted, etc etc for $200 inc GST at a panel beater in Glen Eden, if you hunt around you could get the quote down, but otherwise I think its pretty reasonable, my 2 cents. It is not custom paint but a rather rare colour...I have already called Ray to see if he had any boot that is the same colour to my boot, but no luck. I have only ever seen two other ones of the same colour to mine. Thanks for your help mate... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GH05T 0 Report post Posted December 9, 2007 Hey guys... i have a similar issue... I have a black E36 bmw coupe and the boot lid has the original spoiler that comes with the car.. instead of removing it and getting it re-painted, thought it would be cheaper to buy or swap my current boot lid with someone with a black bmw E36 coupe... I'm quite new to this forums so who is this RAY person that you guys were talking about - sounds like he's the man to go to for this kinda thing... please let me know.... much appreciated Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nobimmer 694 Report post Posted December 9, 2007 His name on here is HELLBM or ring him on 0212HELLBM and yes,he is pretty much the man. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
