Predator

What's the estimate price for an exterior paint job that comes close to factory color. Preferbably (Is that a word? <img border="0" title="" alt="[Confused]" src="images/icons/confused.gif" /> ) black and on a vette.

<small>[ November 05, 2002, 04:25 PM: Message edited by: Predator ]</small>

Xsta Z 28

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For a quality COMPLETE repaint, budget $7,000 to $9,000.

I had my SS completely repainted (and changed the color) for $8,500. The car looks like it came from the factory in Electron Blue! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Cool]" src="gr_images/icons/cool.gif" />

Quality is the issue, and what gets painted? Door and Trunk Jambs? Is it a mask job or is all trim removed? Base Coat / Clear Coat? Metallic / Solid? . . . . .

And for the word, it is Preferably, just FYI

<small>[ November 06, 2002, 10:35 AM: Message edited by: Xsta Z 28 ]</small>

blazinredls1

I would say around 1500-3000 , 3000 should be max w/out doing jams,trunk, etc... xtsa z, do you have any pics of a 8500 doller paint job?? Does it have real gold flakes in it? I know it can get expensive, but etching to see it!!

Tudds

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I wanna see pics of that, I wanted to get my car repainted electron blue for like 3 grand

Reaper

Troy Trepenier (sp?) of hot rod fame charges $40K for his paint jobs........

Having seen picters of Xsta's Berger, and having seen a few Bergers up close at Orlando earlier this year I can honestly say that the paint is worth evry penny.

<small>[ November 06, 2002, 03:03 PM: Message edited by: Reaper ]</small>

alexWS6

</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by Ep_camaro:
<strong>all i have to say about that is bull **** a candy paint job isn't even 7,000-9,000</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">what is a "candy" paint job <img border="0" title="" alt="[Confused]" src="images/icons/confused.gif" />

Xsta Z 28

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</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by Reaper:
<strong>Having seen picters of Xsta's Berger, and having seen a few Bergers up close at Orlando earlier this year I can honestly say that the paint is worth evry penny.</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Wow! Thanks! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Embarrassed]" src="gr_emb.gif" />

<img src="http://members.aol.com/shudbdrwg/images/mvc-003s.jpg" alt=" - " />

And for what it is worth I had my 1967 Chevelle repainted in 1986 and it cost me $4,000!!! And that was 16 years ago!

Basically you get what you pay for. A $3,000 paint job sure ain't going to look like a $8,000 paint job.

I gave my estimate, and that is base upon actualy CASH I spent.

TomQ

hmm,interesting,
the whole car cost is like 30k (brand new) and 10k out of that price is the paint?
another 10k is the motor and another 10k the wheels and body? intersting
</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by Xsta Z 28:
<strong>For a quality COMPLETE repaint, budget $7,000 to $9,000.

I had my SS completely repainted (and changed the color) for $8,500. The car looks like it came from the factory in Electron Blue! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Cool]" src="gr_images/icons/cool.gif" />

Quality is the issue, and what gets painted? Door and Trunk Jambs? Is it a mask job or is all trim removed? Base Coat / Clear Coat? Metallic / Solid? . . . . .

And for the word, it is Preferably, just FYI</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">

alexWS6

That price includes the whole process im sure. ie: taking off old paint, sanding, etc.

it doesnt cost 10k just to throw some paint on a car <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" />

Sunset01SS

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Yup. Do you want the car to look OK at 30mph or do you want it to win trophies? That's the, well, $1,000-8,000 question.

sited12

$1000 for the whole car? I was quoted almost 600 just for a cowl hood.

dand35th

Your best bet, to anyone is. To remove all your own trim etc. Then you can wetsand the whole car yourself. If NO body work is needed, then the average GOOD shop would still charge $1000-1500 for jams , underhood etc. Then another $2500-3500 for the outside, which will also include taping off, wetsand and buff minor imperfections.. So color change job = $3500-5000 for an excellent job and YOU doing some assembly and disassembly.
But hey you'll save $1000-2000 for a few hours..
anything much less will = crap

Ep_camaro

http://team-ep.nstemp.com/eclipsegst.html

painting a car isn't that hard see link above

Ep_camaro

all i have to say about that is bull **** a candy paint job isn't even 7,000-9,000

Mark IXZD 150

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</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by Ep_camaro:
<strong>all i have to say about that is bull **** a candy paint job isn't even 7,000-9,000</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Yes it is. Price is relative. Who's doing it? How good are they? Is it a body shop or your pal's garage?

A complete high quality paint job with a metallic BC/CC is 7-9K. That's top quality and thorough, something worthy of a showcar. It's just like anything else, you get what you pay for.

Fletch

I'd say 7-9K is about right for a quality lifetime paint job. I went to a shop in Leauge City to see about getting my front and rear bumpers repainted W/ space above the pipes painted black like the Yellow TA's and he wanted 1K alone for just those. This was an awesome shop though. in the garage there were 2 69 SS, both were just the shells, one painted orange w/white stripes and the other bright red w/white stripes. Then there was a full size dragster and a Jr. dragster right next to it. In the parking lot there was a GTS bright Yellow... I could go on for ever. A badass shop = mucho mucho $$$

I had a 94Z I had painted but 2 years ago for $750 (full body w/flames). http://community.webshots.com/photo/...33338284adoWMC I was not pleased with it, after the fact the guy told me this was his first flame job. I wanted to strangle him.

<small>[ November 07, 2002, 11:57 AM: Message edited by: Fletch ]</small>

Graphite_WS6

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I had mine painted for $2500, but it was a close friend who did the work for me. The car was completely taken apart too. Its been 5 months and the paint still looks like its wet. Zaino doesn't hurt either. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />

My Album!

beeallu

I had my car painted at the BMW place and it was only $3800 and that was to change the color as well. Mine is showroom with 3 clearcoats and flexplate. I do not know why you would pay $8000 <img border="0" title="" alt="[Eek!]" src="gr_eek2.gif" /> for a paint job. I only did not mine to compete in shows. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Cool]" src="gr_images/icons/cool.gif" />

Steve1969LS1

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</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by Ep_camaro:
<strong>all i have to say about that is bull **** a candy paint job isn't even 7,000-9,000</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">No offense but you obviously dont know what you are talking about.. thats like saying "Your car didnt cost $40,000, you can get a car $1500".. its true but what kind of car is it? Like everything in life there are "levels" I had my old 67 Show car shot in Imron (acrylic urathane) in a solid color with black stripes.. cost was $7000.. for that the car was completly dissasembled, blocked out 4 times everything shot and reassembled.. there are way too many variables to guess a price for paint.. how far will the car be dissasembled? any rust? body repairs? custom stripes? will the stripes be "cleared in"? even the type of paint..

Ive seen MANY $10,000 paint jobs.. go to a car show sometime and look at the NICE cars.. ask them what thier paint cost.. Do a little research before you start calling BS on subject you know little about..

You can spend $200 at earl schieb or $20,000 at Fooses.. but for the most part you get what you pay for..

Steve1969LS1

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</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by Ep_camaro:
<strong>http://team-ep.nstemp.com/eclipsegst.html

painting a car isn't that hard see link above</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif"><img border="0" alt="[jester]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_jest.gif" />