iasca20

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I placed an order for a custom paint job on Feb 25th, paying a deposit to hold a place in line. At the time, i was given a 2 -3 month time line. I have kept in contact with the painter, getting reassurance every time that the paint job is coming along, but he states that he is a very busy man. I have been quite patient with this all so far. But patience is fading quickly. Is 5 months too long for a 2 color F1 body?

ridgewaybodies

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Ask politely for a refund and go elsewhere. Lots of painters that don't have that long of a backlog.

Cyric

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I have had some paint jobs take a very long time and I have received some very fast. some of the more popular painters on this site can be very back logged and I have ahd some tell me they cant take my order and to check back in a few months. if he is an established painter that is on here I think he is just backed up and probably also has a regular job that takes time away from it. for me I usually order bodies from multiple painters and the ones I am waiting on will more than likely be on a shelf queen and for display only so I am not in a rush.

I live in Houston and we have a painter Jimmy Avila and he has been very good at getting me my stuff usually in a week and he is a good painter. if you need something fast you might want to check him out. his company is RC Ink

http://www.rctech.net/forum/painting...ston-tx-7.html

mooby64

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Your local hobby shop should be able to recommend near you. I have painted for 20+ years for locals in the Chicago suburbs, and I have never had someone wait more than a week to ten days. Most times it is more like three or four days. I would ask for your money back and look for another painter.

iasca20

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Thanks for the advice. I am glad that I am not the only one who thinks that this is too long. I will contact the painter, and hope for a smooth resolution.

Sk3tch

iTrader: (8)

...You're one hellaova patient dude.