Going rate for PDR?

[SubieMitch]

I recently got quoted $300 to repair a dent on my hood, and passenger door (both dime sized) as well as buff/polish where the door one is because it is a bit scuffed also. As well as a scratch on a rear quarter panel that is under 3m and is being touched up and buffed. He said is could be around $375 if they have to replace the 3m where the scratch is under. Does my quote seem fair? I thought the going rate was $50-75 per dent and they would just be using touch up paint for the scratch. Even taking into consideration polishing the small area seems a bit steep but I am not too knowledgable on this stuff.

[TomcoPDR]

Any pics of the project?

Could some of that cost be associated/blended with the wet sand/cut and polish of the scratches too?

[SubieMitch]

Here are some Pictures

[SubieMitch]

http://i57.tinypic.com/dyrmn4.jpg

[SubieMitch]

http://i57.tinypic.com/11l76ts.jpg

[SubieMitch]

http://i62.tinypic.com/30w3yhh.jpg

[SubieMitch]

Sorry about the reflection I just went outside and snapped a few the sun wasn't at the greatest angle for taking pictures. And it could be yes.

[TomcoPDR]

I think, IMO. That $150-175 from the $300 is more associated to fixing (wet sand, cut polish etc) on the scratch more than another. Opinion wise

[SubieMitch]

Ok thanks! I didn't think cut/polish such a small area had such a large cost. But then again I am not experienced with this stuff and don't know all the work that goes into it. Thanks

[realazy]

That totally looks like something a little scratch remover would get rid of. Unless you're driving a show car, the micro scratches that the scratch remover would leave behind is not going to be noticeable. Just put some wax on after and call it a day.

[SubieMitch]

Good idea, the problem is the scratch is under the 3m and when I feel it through the 3m it has some depth to it, so i'm thinking scratch remover might not do the trick

[realazy]

The scratch is under the 3m? How is that possible? You put 3m on after you got the scratch? Thats just bad judgement.

[SubieMitch]

I bought the car used a few weeks ago it's from the previous owner. Maybe they're just not ocd as I am but if it was me I would of fixed that before I put the 3m on because the whole purpose of 3m is to protect from that stuff. I agree with you

[dirtsniffer]

Buuuump. Picked up a dent on my hood from who knows what. Any idea what I should expect to have it pulled? Quite small, no body lines or paint damage.

Thanks.