Shell canopy thoughts

[lordnikoncanon]

you bought just the lip?


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yes from Leer

 

[bchap05]

Mine has that same leer lip.


Still haven't figured out paint. The wrap shops told me to just call an autobody because they will be too high. So they didn't even quote me. Blows my mind that wrap is that high.

Most of the bigger autobodies around here focus on insurance contracts so they don't really like smaller jobs and quote them high. I did find one smaller shop and he wanted 600 for the shell, and 600 to spray my flares. I don't think the 600 for the shell is too crazy although I think I could still find less. The 600 for flares is laughable. They are brand new so there is no removal of old paint/primer or anything.

Not sure what to do yet.

 

[Moparfanatic21]

Mine has that same leer lip.


Still haven't figured out paint. The wrap shops told me to just call an autobody because they will be too high. So they didn't even quote me. Blows my mind that wrap is that high.

Most of the bigger autobodies around here focus on insurance contracts so they don't really like smaller jobs and quote them high. I did find one smaller shop and he wanted 600 for the shell, and 600 to spray my flares. I don't think the 600 for the shell is too crazy although I think I could still find less. The 600 for flares is laughable. They are brand new so there is no removal of old paint/primer or anything.

Not sure what to do yet.

Paint it yourself. It's not hard. Although I wouldn't charge $600 for flares or would still be high because you waste material

 

[bchap05]

Paint it yourself. It's not hard. Although I wouldn't charge $600 for flares or would still be high because you waste material

This is my other option. Although paint is pretty pricey right now. I was reading the DIY on painting flares and priced it out on Automotivetouchup.com. Would cost me about 180 for materials for the flares. There is a local paint shop that can also mix up spray cans or I could buy a harbor freight sprayer and just buy enough for the topper and flares. Which would probably be the cheapest route versus cans.

I was going to check Maaco after work as well. I've never been a fan of a Maaco paint job. But being they are just spraying and not doing body work I think it would be fine. They color matched a bumper for my buddy a few years ago and it still looks good.

 

[Moparfanatic21]

This is my other option. Although paint is pretty pricey right now. I was reading the DIY on painting flares and priced it out on Automotivetouchup.com. Would cost me about 180 for materials for the flares. There is a local paint shop that can also mix up spray cans or I could buy a harbor freight sprayer and just buy enough for the topper and flares. Which would probably be the cheapest route versus cans.

I was going to check Maaco after work as well. I've never been a fan of a Maaco paint job. But being they are just spraying and not doing body work I think it would be fine. They color matched a bumper for my buddy a few years ago and it still looks good.

I would sand them with a fine grit maybe 1000. Use self etching primer in a can from your local store. Then get the gun from HF (they are actually really good if you get the "Professional Series") then get the paint mixed and spray. If you get the primer from eBay you could probably do it for $120. Might need adhesive promoter or filler primer instead of self etching, or both (I would use both personally)

 

[Pull Ya]

The prep is the most important part. You also need to be careful when you spray it but the bulk of your time should be spent on prep. Paint does not cover crappy prep work or crappy body work, contrary to what a lot of body shop guys think!
Jay

 

[bchap05]

I just left maaco. They quoted me 450 for the shell and 100 for all 4 flares so 550 total. Seems like a good price it's less than half the other shop. But again it's maaco. So the question now is who is better? Maaco who knows what they are doing but likely does quick work and uses cheaper paints? Or me who has no idea what he's doing besides YouTube vids and listening to you guys haha?

 

[Moparfanatic21]

I just left maaco. They quoted me 450 for the shell and 100 for all 4 flares so 550 total. Seems like a good price it's less than half the other shop. But again it's maaco. So the question now is who is better? Maaco who knows what they are doing but likely does quick work and uses cheaper paints? Or me who has no idea what he's doing besides YouTube vids and listening to you guys haha?

I vote do it yourself, nothing like learning!

 

[Bramic71]

I am in western ND, and have been looking for a used cap for my 2016 Quad Cab with 6’ 4” bed for quite a while now. There is nothing used anywhere around here. I will buy a new one but don’t want to, considering they don’t hold their value. There are tons of used Ford and Chevy toppers, but nothing for the Rams.

 

[Sled Freak]

Bought a used silver leer in January for $500. It had some bumps and bruises but was functional. Took it off last weekend and put my tonneau back on. Thought I'd through it up for sale to see if I could make a little off it. Sold it two days later for $700.

Was watching another cap on kijiji. Was asking $1200. More then I wanted to spend. Well the day after I sold my cap, the other one dropper to $950. So I picked it up Saturday. It's in mint condition and color matched to my truck. Pretty happy (and lucky) for the way things worked out.

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[Pull Ya]

^^^^ You need to go buy a lottery ticket-----great find!!!!
Jay