2 weeks..
hahaha
September: Took my tank and side covers to the "painter man". I said - must be original paint, decals and trim. I'll supply. You strip, smooth, plastic weld side cover damage and paint. How much time and $?
He said - should take me about six hours over the next month and cost about $250 - $300. I hunted down the original paints and he picked them up two weeks later.
October: He said - come over and take a look to see if the repair is "smooth enough".
I said - you haven't taken out the dings.
November: I said - when can I see the finished work?
He said - I lost my paint shop, but will be moving to a new site in a few weeks, let me call you back.
December: I said - you didn't call back. When can I see the finished work?
He said - haven't moved into my new place yet. I'll call you back.
January: I said - you didn't call me back. When can I see the finished work?
He said - I did the plastic weld, and put a primer coat on. Should be done in two weeks.
February: I said - I'm coming over to pick it up next week.
He said - should be ready by then.
March: I said - Even if its not ready, I'll be there Saturday to get the tank and covers.
He said - It'll be ready.
April: He said - I can't finish the job, but I know someone else who can.
I said - What about the cost?
He said - it'll be about $500.
He didn't get paid.
May: Gave new guy unfinished tank and replacement decals. Two weeks later new guy said - Come and take a look at the paint job. I don't think the colour came out as expected.
I said: What the hell kind of colour is that?
He said - old primer doesn't work, multiple layers is too hard to do, paint is too thick, have to re-mix colours......blah blah.
June: He said - well its not the original paint, I had to use a modern single coat, and it isn't the same colour, but its close, and the decal lady did the best she could but its not perfect.
I said - give me the tank and covers. I'm out of patience.
He said - $600. I paid.
