I'm a new DIYer getting a 2000clk320 a month ago. I've decided I won't go to a mechanic for anything So far so good. I'm wondering what I should do about some paint touchups.
I'm not opposed to someone doing paint work, since it can be done without a mercedes mechanic or german car shop work on it. The parts are expensive but the labor is way to expensive and it doesn't have to be. With what I've been told "it's a mercedes the labor just is a lot more." And it's basically just accepted. This site has DIYers and those thtat pay to get stuff done. I don't have anything against people paying to get work done, I just don't have the money. I've been forced to do the work.
So that said I'm greatful for this site. Now for the paint I'm torn what to do. I think paint work doesn't need to be done by a mercedes specialist. A good body shop can do it. But while the price could be good, if I go to the wrong place the car is just going to look off. I have some stuff I can buffer out, 2 spots where it looks almost like dog bit it. So it need puddy or whatever they'd use. And 3-4 spots where the paint has chipped down to the primer.
What is a good price to get that fixed properly. I'm likely going do it myself, but I'm trying to see what people think is a good price to get that done.
Also does anyone know any good shops in the Los Angeles area?
I'm not opposed to someone doing paint work, since it can be done without a mercedes mechanic or german car shop work on it. The parts are expensive but the labor is way to expensive and it doesn't have to be. With what I've been told "it's a mercedes the labor just is a lot more." And it's basically just accepted. This site has DIYers and those thtat pay to get stuff done. I don't have anything against people paying to get work done, I just don't have the money. I've been forced to do the work.
So that said I'm greatful for this site. Now for the paint I'm torn what to do. I think paint work doesn't need to be done by a mercedes specialist. A good body shop can do it. But while the price could be good, if I go to the wrong place the car is just going to look off. I have some stuff I can buffer out, 2 spots where it looks almost like dog bit it. So it need puddy or whatever they'd use. And 3-4 spots where the paint has chipped down to the primer.
What is a good price to get that fixed properly. I'm likely going do it myself, but I'm trying to see what people think is a good price to get that done.
Also does anyone know any good shops in the Los Angeles area?