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How panel beating and spray painting works

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Fix dents, scratches and small accident damage, and respray panels for private owners and taxis.

Who it suits

Trained or experienced panel beaters and sprayers with access to a safe, ventilated workspace.

Who pays

Car owners after small accidents, taxi owners, second-hand car sellers.

What they get

Repairs at a fair price without a long insurance process.

Is there demand?

Panel beating is a recognised trade, but small-job prices vary so much that we found no published SA price list we trust. Quote per job.

Real examples
  • Small home workshop
  • Work for car dealers
  • Taxi owners

A good sign: four paid jobs a month by referral.

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Tick it off when it is done. Your ticks are saved on this device.

Quick check

Pick an answer to see how you did.

In a typical case, how long until the first money comes in?

Your challenge

Check it before you spend

Photograph five jobs you have done.

You are done when:

  • You wrote down what you found
  • You know whether to carry on or adjust

You report this yourself. Nobody checks, so it only counts if you really did it.

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