Anyone know about what it runs for a decent paint job? and how much more for
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anyone know about what it runs for a decent paint job? and how much more for
a color change. i have MB but really want to go black or a darker blue, a lot darker? can someone throw out some figures they have seen.
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1000! that woudl be VERY cheap. I would say for a repaint, same color you are looking at 1500 if little body work is needed (small dents, etc). That could easily get to 3K for a NICE paint job with all the little imperfections fixed.
Color changes start around 2k I would say.
http://www.fastblackcar.com/RX7/ElectronblueNOW!.JPG
Color changes start around 2k I would say.
http://www.fastblackcar.com/RX7/ElectronblueNOW!.JPG
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and i assume i probably should just leave it if i dont have the money to have it done right. anyone know someone in texas that does a good job just on the cheaper side?
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and i assume i probably should just leave it if i dont have the money to have it done right. anyone know someone in texas that does a good job just on the cheaper side?
Edit: As for actual cost here in MD, I wouldn't expect anything less than 3k-6k if you're getting the color redone/changed, and dents from road debris removed.
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If you dont mind running to Giddings, Texas my Dad could cut you a deal...
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Originally Posted by KevinW
same color? do you think that would include door jams?
Show quality? Mine cost 8,000 and that's on the low side for what I had done.
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A 'decent' paint job is very subjective...
What most people may concider to be a nice job may be crappy to someone who is willing to pay 5-10 grand for paint.
I think that if you eliminate the extremes of "Earl Schibe" at one end and the very expensive custom job at the other end, you may be happy will a $1500 paint job.
I would go get quotes from local shops and then ask them for references from people who have had their cars painted at the quoted prices and go see for yourself if they are acceptable.
What most people may concider to be a nice job may be crappy to someone who is willing to pay 5-10 grand for paint.
I think that if you eliminate the extremes of "Earl Schibe" at one end and the very expensive custom job at the other end, you may be happy will a $1500 paint job.
I would go get quotes from local shops and then ask them for references from people who have had their cars painted at the quoted prices and go see for yourself if they are acceptable.
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For $1000 from a normal place, not a friend or getting a deal you are going to get a **** job.
From my experience a quality paint job costs anywhere from $3-4000. I would increase that by $2000 if you want a color change. That is approaching LUPE's $8K figure.
Paint job prices vary so much because its all labor. The materials are only around $200.
My paint job:
From my experience a quality paint job costs anywhere from $3-4000. I would increase that by $2000 if you want a color change. That is approaching LUPE's $8K figure.
Paint job prices vary so much because its all labor. The materials are only around $200.
My paint job:
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As prew says, the clear bulk of the cost revolves around labor to remove parts, prep, etc. The actual paint material (and other materials) is a fraction, short of using some exotic paint like Dupont Chormalusion (the chameleon (sp?) color shifting paint that was so popular for all of one summer), which runs in excess of $350+/quart.
If you know how to remove body trim (or at least know how to read the shop manual), see if you can find a shop that will work with you on that. Some shops are a little hesitant to paint over DIY bodywork though.
If you know how to remove body trim (or at least know how to read the shop manual), see if you can find a shop that will work with you on that. Some shops are a little hesitant to paint over DIY bodywork though.
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