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Originally Posted by 1Sweet Z I got a quote from Jeff @ Audio Heaven for front fascia, partial hood & fender, mirror caps and partial lower rocker panel. He quoted

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Old 05-13-2011, 07:58 AM   #1 (permalink)
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I got a quote from Jeff @ Audio Heaven for front fascia, partial hood & fender, mirror caps and partial lower rocker panel.
He quoted me $1200 for the work. Seems a little high to what some of the other guys where paying out there. I know you had a little more work done than what I am looking at, but I would like to gauge his price a little.

Also it will take about a day to complete - so give him 8 hours of work and a couple hours for prep = $1200 / 10 hours = $120 / hr ( nice shop rate)
That sounds about right considering what I paid. Don't forget the $1200 includes the materials too. It's not as simple as dividing it by $1200.

Yes, there were other cheaper places around, but I really wanted Jeff's product, ventureshield. Also, after ready all his reviews on other forums, I also wanted an installer I knoew I wouldn't have a single issue with. As I mentioned before, right after the install, a piece lifted and they replaced it without a single question.

I'm a fair believer in the profecy "you get what you pay for", and I will fork out a few extra dollars for a shop I am certain I will have no issues with.

You can go elsewhere and save a few $100, but will you get the ventureshield (some are perfectly happy with 3M - not me) and will you get a perfect install?
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That sounds about right considering what I paid. Don't forget the $1200 includes the materials too. It's not as simple as dividing it by $1200.

Yes, there were other cheaper places around, but I really wanted Jeff's product, ventureshield. Also, after ready all his reviews on other forums, I also wanted an installer I knoew I wouldn't have a single issue with. As I mentioned before, right after the install, a piece lifted and they replaced it without a single question.

I'm a fair believer in the profecy "you get what you pay for", and I will fork out a few extra dollars for a shop I am certain I will have no issues with.

You can go elsewhere and save a few $100, but will you get the ventureshield (some are perfectly happy with 3M - not me) and will you get a perfect install?
I want the venture shield as well. I meet with Jeff to show him exactly what I wanted and we agreed on a fair price. I am getting it installed on monday afternoon.

Thanks for the feedback
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That sounds about right considering what I paid. Don't forget the $1200 includes the materials too. It's not as simple as dividing it by $1200.

Yes, there were other cheaper places around, but I really wanted Jeff's product, ventureshield. Also, after ready all his reviews on other forums, I also wanted an installer I knoew I wouldn't have a single issue with. As I mentioned before, right after the install, a piece lifted and they replaced it without a single question.

I'm a fair believer in the profecy "you get what you pay for", and I will fork out a few extra dollars for a shop I am certain I will have no issues with.

You can go elsewhere and save a few $100, but will you get the ventureshield (some are perfectly happy with 3M - not me) and will you get a perfect install?
So I got the Venture Shield installed yesterday. They used a pre-cut kit for the job and I have to say the fascia and hood look awesome. I had them apply a partial fender and mirror cap. These did not turn out as good.
The kit for the partial fender is about 3/4 of an inch from the edge of the wheel opening and the mirror cap is a 2pc design. The 2 pieces line-up most the way across, but you can see it.

I am going to give a few days to see how they settle and then go back to Jeff to get them re-done. He said that if I was not happy with the work, they would re-do it.

I searched the forum albums to try and compare, but didn't see things that I have. Do you have any pics of your mirror cap and fender pieces?

I'll post some pics of the work to get your opinion.
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Here are some photos of the install.
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File Type: jpg Mirror Cap.jpg (101.7 KB, 22 views)
File Type: jpg Hood - Light Interface.jpg (173.5 KB, 21 views)
File Type: jpg Hood Gloss & Clarity.jpg (74.0 KB, 18 views)
File Type: jpg Partial Fender (coming up a little short).jpg (83.1 KB, 18 views)
File Type: jpg Emblem.jpg (119.6 KB, 15 views)
File Type: jpg Partial Rocker Panel.jpg (113.0 KB, 13 views)
File Type: jpg Partial Hood.jpg (184.0 KB, 9 views)
File Type: jpg Partial Hood 2.jpg (112.3 KB, 16 views)
File Type: jpg Partial Fender 2.jpg (93.6 KB, 15 views)
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