Boat painting in Kentucky...getchasome can appreciate this.
10-07-2008, 06:45 PM
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Boat painting in Kentucky...getchasome can appreciate this.
Geez...
I finally escaped the office for 2 hours this morning to take one of my dog's to the Vet for vaccinations.
I have been wanting to get my boat project moving along, and I'm ready for paint, but I haven't been able to get away from the office all summer to make it, LITERALLY two streets over from my house to a paint guy that I wanted to get an estimate from.
He does custom auto work, race cars, and then normal collision repair.
I tell the guy I want my boat painted, and he comes back with -
"Well you see, boat's don't use paint, they use this stuff called Gel, and we don't do that"
I don't know why I bothered to go any further, but it was an initial reaction. I said-
"Well yeah, it has a Gel-coat, and that's what I want painted. I had my last boat painted, and it held up fine".
He says "What kind of paint did you use"?
Me - "Hell, I don't know. I wrote a check. I'm not a paint guy"
At this point I realize "Am I trying to argue this dumbazz into taking my money to put a chitty paintjob on my boat that he doesn't even know how to do"??
I just figured I'd give it a shot with this guy because he was local and convenient.
I'm surrounded by idiots.
I finally escaped the office for 2 hours this morning to take one of my dog's to the Vet for vaccinations.
I have been wanting to get my boat project moving along, and I'm ready for paint, but I haven't been able to get away from the office all summer to make it, LITERALLY two streets over from my house to a paint guy that I wanted to get an estimate from.
He does custom auto work, race cars, and then normal collision repair.
I tell the guy I want my boat painted, and he comes back with -
"Well you see, boat's don't use paint, they use this stuff called Gel, and we don't do that"
I don't know why I bothered to go any further, but it was an initial reaction. I said-
"Well yeah, it has a Gel-coat, and that's what I want painted. I had my last boat painted, and it held up fine".
He says "What kind of paint did you use"?
Me - "Hell, I don't know. I wrote a check. I'm not a paint guy"
At this point I realize "Am I trying to argue this dumbazz into taking my money to put a chitty paintjob on my boat that he doesn't even know how to do"??
I just figured I'd give it a shot with this guy because he was local and convenient.
I'm surrounded by idiots.
10-07-2008, 06:53 PM
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this is why you dont go to a car guy to get your boat painted 
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08 OPA High Points Champion
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10-07-2008, 06:58 PM
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So when are you going to be available??
Or should I just haul her up there and you give her a safe storage and have it ready in the spring??
I just haven't had the time lately, and I thought with this guy in my backyard, let's see what he has to say.
He said the wrong thing...
Alright Dave, we have work to do.
Where do we start, and what do you need from me to get an estimate going - and don't say tip money for the strip club
Or should I just haul her up there and you give her a safe storage and have it ready in the spring??
I just haven't had the time lately, and I thought with this guy in my backyard, let's see what he has to say.
He said the wrong thing...
Alright Dave, we have work to do.
Where do we start, and what do you need from me to get an estimate going - and don't say tip money for the strip club
10-07-2008, 08:47 PM
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Geez...
I finally escaped the office for 2 hours this morning to take one of my dog's to the Vet for vaccinations.
I have been wanting to get my boat project moving along, and I'm ready for paint, but I haven't been able to get away from the office all summer to make it, LITERALLY two streets over from my house to a paint guy that I wanted to get an estimate from.
He does custom auto work, race cars, and then normal collision repair.
I tell the guy I want my boat painted, and he comes back with -
"Well you see, boat's don't use paint, they use this stuff called Gel, and we don't do that"
I don't know why I bothered to go any further, but it was an initial reaction. I said-
"Well yeah, it has a Gel-coat, and that's what I want painted. I had my last boat painted, and it held up fine".
He says "What kind of paint did you use"?
Me - "Hell, I don't know. I wrote a check. I'm not a paint guy"
At this point I realize "Am I trying to argue this dumbazz into taking my money to put a chitty paintjob on my boat that he doesn't even know how to do"??
I just figured I'd give it a shot with this guy because he was local and convenient.
I'm surrounded by idiots.
I finally escaped the office for 2 hours this morning to take one of my dog's to the Vet for vaccinations.
I have been wanting to get my boat project moving along, and I'm ready for paint, but I haven't been able to get away from the office all summer to make it, LITERALLY two streets over from my house to a paint guy that I wanted to get an estimate from.
He does custom auto work, race cars, and then normal collision repair.
I tell the guy I want my boat painted, and he comes back with -
"Well you see, boat's don't use paint, they use this stuff called Gel, and we don't do that"
I don't know why I bothered to go any further, but it was an initial reaction. I said-
"Well yeah, it has a Gel-coat, and that's what I want painted. I had my last boat painted, and it held up fine".
He says "What kind of paint did you use"?
Me - "Hell, I don't know. I wrote a check. I'm not a paint guy"
At this point I realize "Am I trying to argue this dumbazz into taking my money to put a chitty paintjob on my boat that he doesn't even know how to do"??
I just figured I'd give it a shot with this guy because he was local and convenient.
I'm surrounded by idiots.
10-07-2008, 08:50 PM
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I gave them a chance.
They taught me to stop giving them chances...
Oh crap.
They have a right to vote...
We're doomed.
