Stripe Frustration

Hi all,

First off, mods, if this is in the wrong subforum, please fix and accept my apologies.

Maybe it's me not understanding why, but every quote I'm getting from local paint/body/detail shops to put on vinyl stripes (bumper to bumper and rocker) on my GT are ranging from $900-$1200. Is this normal? It just seems absurd to me that I can buy the stripes from AM for $250ish and so am paying $800+ for an hour (if that) of labor to apply the stripes. I'd do them myself but all I hear from people is "oh noez! bubbles!" and to get it done professionally. Hell, for another $800 I can order 3 more sets, screw up twice, and do my friend's car as well.

Am I off here base here? Maybe it's because I'm in Los Angeles and people feel like they can charge whatever they want. I don't know. It's getting rather frustrating at the point. Any thoughts?

Well, this is better than what I've been hearing. They estimated about $500 for stripes and install.

i've strongly considered doing it myself. Though, I can't seem to get a damn screen protector on my phone without bubbles. I'm better with a wrench than a squeegee.

I found someone who does it. Looks like a distant cousin does body restoration and flips cars for a living. saw some of his work and it looks real clean.