body repair and paint advice

January 29, 2015, 06:33:17 pm

I am going to list my husbands 32' country coach allure (previously posted) for sale soon and it has a few minor body issues I am considering repairing. Have a reliable and talented person lined up who can do a fantastic job for about $1500-2000. The issues are the rear drivers side corner fiberglass bumper has a dent (received at a gas station)...not huge but enough that it is noticeable. Also the passenger side has a scratch about 2 feet long (sideswiped by someone)..no dent just scratch. Then the clear coat is peeling off the rear only and on the base coat rather than the graphics...pretty big patches too that I feel any buyer will need to repair quickly. I googled this process and it requires sanding, repainting and then clear coating....so a process. My quote is for all of the before mentioned repairs. Question: Is it worth getting this done in order to sell it or should I simply reduce the price this amount? My experience is it is best to put your best foot forward and someone may want $5K off the price for these fixes. Also the continental tires are 7 years old....I have been told I may have to reduce the price for new ones. Well, they look new and my husband had them checked out less than a year ago by a professional tire company. Is the 7 year lifespan just a guide or do you think someone will want new tires? We did find a company in Sherman, TX that sells these and am I better off getting them replaced myself before I market it? thanks!

Re: body repair and paint advice

Reply #1 – January 29, 2015, 07:48:56 pm

Yahoo Message Number: 99265

You are probably better off making a price adjustment. Simple, quicker and if and when the buyer has these corrected they can deal with the service provider if there is a problem.

Mikee

Re: body repair and paint advice

Reply #2 – January 29, 2015, 07:51:02 pm

Yahoo Message Number: 99266

I forgot to mention, 7 years on tires is a call to replace. All tire makers will tell you 5 years, except Michelin which is 7 years on some models.

Mikee

Country Coach Owners Forum Country Coach Motorcoach Forum