Anybody in the Puget Sound Area have a suggestion for a good equipment paint shop? I've used Norms, Marine View, & Strip Masters but wondering who else is out there? I'm looking at getting a few of our excavators painted this winter. Has anyone used the new RB paint shop in Chehalis? I know the one at the old RB in Maytown was pretty ghetto. I heard there is a really good guy in Yelm but can't find his info. Thanks for any advise.
I have been wondering the same. What was your opinion of the three you mentioned Deeretracks?
I've had trucks painted at Norms and was pretty pleased but never had them do equipment. Strip Masters blasted and painted our lowboy trailer last spring and did a sh*tty job but the owner is going to repaint it for us. We'll see how round 2 goes. Marine View does most of the painting/bodywork for Pape in Tacoma and Kent. He does good work but his shop is very small and a pain to unload at. Last time he quoted me, he was higher than Norms. I've bought a couple pieces of gear that were painted at Ritchies and they looked good when bought but the paint oxidized very fast. I received my quote from Ritchie Bros. now I'm waiting on Norms so I can compare. I might try both places since we have 5 pieces that need paint.
A friend had his excavator painted at Norm's back before the recession. As I recall it didn't take all that long (maybe 2 -3 years) before it was badly oxidized. I've wondered if adding a hardener to the equipment enamel they use would help, and if it is something a paint shop would do for a little extra. Had Strip Masters quote prep and painting of my lowboy tractor frame from the cab back not too long ago. Felt kind of stupid for asking, as I had no idea it was a $2600 job. Probably not going forward with that.