Ducato Bonnet Paint Peeling - How To Remedy It? (2 Viewers)

[maison]

No, the ones I have are gooduns,

If one want quality which includes a bare metal rub down, top class welding if needed, 3 coats of finest paint and 6 coat of lacquer, one has to pay for it.
Anyone else, it's twice that and his customers of 25yrs plus are happy to pay, if I was younger, so would I.

That’s high quality work, (too high for a Ducato?), but is definitely expensive.

Why would anyone opt for £4000 to paint a motorhome bonnet when an average cost would do a “good” job, better than FIAT’S original anyway.

I agree with your comments in post #30. Keep mechanicals in top condition as far as possible if you want a trouble free trip. I use a mechanic friend for my servicing and repairs as I know he does an excellent job with no skimping. However, I have never heard of anyone’s vehicle breaking down as a result of a “poor” paint job.

Still if you are running a RR you need to pay RR prices, but for my Ducato FIAT prices will do and I even consider them high.

 

[Phill D]

£300 is the current going rate for a Ducato bonnet respray, take back to primer and build up to a quality finish by a repuable body shop.

 

[L' Hobo]

That’s high quality work, (too high for a Ducato?), but is definitely expensive.

Why would anyone opt for £4000 to paint a motorhome bonnet when an average cost would do a “good” job, better than FIAT’S original anyway.

I agree with your comments in post #30. Keep mechanicals in top condition as far as possible if you want a trouble free trip. I use a mechanic friend for my servicing and repairs as I know he does an excellent job with no skimping. However, I have never heard of anyone’s vehicle breaking down as a result of a “poor” paint job.

Still if you are running a RR you need to pay RR prices, but for my Ducato FIAT prices will do and I even consider them high.

In my experience, Fiat paint peal just doesn't just happen on the bonnet but all over the vehicle, especially the roof and sides of the windscreen.
To me, that's an all over respray IF one really wants it to look correct?
I'm not that fussed!

PS. Now my mate is no longer as involved with the Touring Car Racing world, most of his work is now keeping a fleet of black RR hearses looking smart.

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[L' Hobo]

In my experience, Fiat paint peal just doesn't just happen on the bonnet but all over the vehicle, especially the roof and sides of the windscreen.
To me, that's an all over respray IF one really wants it to look correct?
I'm not that fussed!

PS. Now my mate is no longer as involved with the Touring Car Racing world, most of his work is now keeping a fleet of black RR hearses looking smart.

PS. Just to clarify, it was an all over, full body, respray I was quoted for, not just the bonnet!

 

[Viennese]

I have taken my peeling Citroen Relay bit by bit and the only things not repainted are the roof and the 2 back doors. A Mate told me he had had an offer to respray his completely for £2750, which seemed a good deal to me.

 

[Barchetta47]

I know a man in the municipal at Tiznit who will do it for less!!!

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[houdini]

I had mine resprayed, bonnet and a few A pillar touch ups. £325
2008 Ducato

Was the bonnet rubbed right down?

 

[Jake Royd]

Was the bonnet rubbed right down?

To be honest, I don't know.
The paint is adhered fine and has been for about 4 years now.
I would guess they took it down to the brownish base coat.

 

[maison]

PS. Just to clarify, it was an all over, full body, respray I was quoted for, not just the bonnet!

That makes more sense and, if a good job, is not unreasonable.

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