Now that I better understand auto body work I think you may have hit the nail on the head with this one.
I'm glad I started this thread because it has shed some light for me, which is the reason I asked. I was not being arrogant with starting this thread, I was truly curious as to why it is so expensive and now I better understand. Now I have a couple additional questions.
1. If there is that much time in fixing up old rusty panels, why don't the shops just cut out the old and put new panels in? Almost seems that would be easier. Is it because the welds rust or is there something else to it?
2. How does Macco and the such even do a job for less than what you guys say materials cost? Is there that much of a variance in quality and they are buying the cheapest of the cheap and just spraying over the body without any prep?
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