What do you guys pay for body work where you live?

Quality paint and materials can run well over $3,000. Your idea of rust free and limited body work are not the same as what a trained eye will see.

Any body work already done will need to be redone if you expect a warranty.

Paint jobs are expensive because of material cost, labor (and many other associated costs).

With that said……. $30,000 is at least double what nice paint job should cost.

This is why your quote is $30,000…………. The shop does not want to paint your car. They give you a crazy high quote. If you foolish enough to take it they will laugh all the way to the bank.