Paint & Body Work Custom Painting | Panel Repairs & Replacement

how much to repaint a car

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Feb 8, 2007 | 03:31 AM
  #1  
SoCal_T/A's Avatar
Thread Starter
Launching!
 
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 238
Likes: 0
From: 909,So Cal
Default how much to repaint a car

so how much would it run me to get my truck repainted dark grey. nothing crazy just a nice dark grey. right now its black $7000?
Reply
Old Feb 14, 2007 | 08:22 AM
  #2  
Trev_SS's Avatar
iTrader: (17)
 
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 1,784
Likes: 0
Default

hahahaha $7000 you would have to be a dumbass to pay
Reply
Old Feb 14, 2007 | 12:38 PM
  #3  
SoCal_T/A's Avatar
Thread Starter
Launching!
 
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 238
Likes: 0
From: 909,So Cal
Default

Originally Posted by Trev_SS
hahahaha $7000 you would have to be a dumbass to pay
ok so wats a good price then
Reply
Old Feb 14, 2007 | 12:57 PM
  #4  
cwaldt's Avatar
TECH Regular
iTrader: (4)
 
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 428
Likes: 0
Default

Depends on where your located, what needs to be done.

For example my 94 Camaro just needed minor body work and I had my racing stripes painted on as well as put a 69 style spoiler on top of the factory spoiler and I spent $2400. I was extremely nice once it was done.

I just wish I could find some pictures of it to place up. I owned from 95-97 before wrecking it.
Reply
Old Feb 14, 2007 | 01:25 PM
  #5  
goodrich969's Avatar
TECH Fanatic
iTrader: (9)
 
Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 1,288
Likes: 0
From: Dub-ville, OH
Default

this a place by me called macco, theyll repaint a whole car for around 400-500$. It all depends on the quality you want.
Reply
Old Feb 14, 2007 | 01:32 PM
  #6  
sdbrown84's Avatar
TECH Resident
iTrader: (22)
 
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 907
Likes: 0
From: Phoenix, AZ
Default

If you want a Quality paint job ie they remove the door panels and paint between the seams of your car, not just the exterior (I think this is a must on cars you are painting the non-stock color as it looks professional) you are going to pay into the thousands for a full sanding, priming, paiting, coating, ect. Otherwise if its just a junker spend the quick $800 at a Maco, I have had great luck with body work from them before.
Reply
Old Feb 14, 2007 | 02:37 PM
  #7  
SoCal_T/A's Avatar
Thread Starter
Launching!
 
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 238
Likes: 0
From: 909,So Cal
Default

no i want it to look factory good. just a non stock color
Reply
Old Feb 14, 2007 | 04:10 PM
  #8  
JSmee99T/A's Avatar
12 Second Club
20 Year Member
iTrader: (15)
 
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 667
Likes: 1
From: Michigan
Default

your close with the 7k, I got an estimate for around 5k for a repaint/same color (nbm). They are a quality shop too, dont put ur car through maaco youll thank me later.
Reply
LS1 Tech Stories

The Best V8 Stories One Small Block at Time

story-0

6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-1

Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph

 Verdad Gallardo
story-2

Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-3

Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!

 
story-4

Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP

 Verdad Gallardo
story-5

Coachbuilt N2A Anteros Is an LS2-Powered C6 Corvette In Italian Clothes

 Verdad Gallardo
story-6

Awesome K5 Blazer Restomod Comes With C7 Corvette Power

 Verdad Gallardo
story-7

10 Camaros You Should Never Buy

 
story-8

10 LS Engine Myths That Refuse to Die

 Verdad Gallardo
story-9

Five Reasons the Camaro Was the Most Pivotal Player in the Pony Car Wars 2.0

 Brett Foote
Old Feb 14, 2007 | 05:15 PM
  #9  
SoCal_T/A's Avatar
Thread Starter
Launching!
 
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 238
Likes: 0
From: 909,So Cal
Default

wouldnt dream of it. my dad took his work truck there when i was little and the paint just fell off in like a month. i want a facotry looking non stock color. would 7k cover the engine bay also
Reply
Old Feb 14, 2007 | 05:32 PM
  #10  
blueangel's Avatar
Teching In
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 14
Likes: 0
From: columbia,IL
Default

look around a little bit and see if you can find a better price. even in CA i dont think it would be that much. around here (im 10min from stlouis mo) a GOOD paint job is around 2G if you have body work it climbs a bit but i cant see spending 7. heck a friend of mine stripped an s10 re-did everything even put flames in the door jambs and ghost flames on the hood and a little on the fenders for a little bit less then 7
Reply
Old Feb 14, 2007 | 06:05 PM
  #11  
SoCal_T/A's Avatar
Thread Starter
Launching!
 
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 238
Likes: 0
From: 909,So Cal
Default

did he do the engine bay as well?
Reply
Old Feb 14, 2007 | 10:32 PM
  #12  
gd1996's Avatar
Launching!
15 Year Member
Photogenic
Photoriffic
Shutterbug
iTrader: (9)
 
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 275
Likes: 4
From: Latrobe, PA
Default

A color change and a good quality paint job isnt cheap. I wouldnt want to guess a price, but I wouldnt pay 7k.
Reply
Old Feb 14, 2007 | 10:49 PM
  #13  
blueangel's Avatar
Teching In
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 14
Likes: 0
From: columbia,IL
Default

Originally Posted by SoCal_T/A
did he do the engine bay as well?
yea he did but the guy pulled the engine to make it easier for him
Reply
Old Feb 14, 2007 | 11:05 PM
  #14  
765joey's Avatar
On The Tree
iTrader: (47)
 
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 157
Likes: 0
From: Indiana
Default

$5-6,000 for a good paint job
Reply
Old Feb 15, 2007 | 12:22 AM
  #15  
Whistler's Avatar
Sawzall and Welder Mod
20 Year Member
Photogenic
Photoriffic
Shutterbug
iTrader: (46)
 
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 2,486
Likes: 4
From: Orlando, FL
Default

We can do a really nice color change(with jambs and engine compartment) on an F body starting at around 4K with good materials.
Reply
Old Feb 15, 2007 | 12:24 AM
  #16  
Whistler's Avatar
Sawzall and Welder Mod
20 Year Member
Photogenic
Photoriffic
Shutterbug
iTrader: (46)
 
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 2,486
Likes: 4
From: Orlando, FL
Default

We can do a really nice color change(with jambs and engine compartment) on an F body starting at around 4K with good materials. We've color changed dozens of them, and can do it faster than most, so that price is cheaper then most, and the job you'll get is very high quality.
Reply
Old Feb 15, 2007 | 08:34 AM
  #17  
mycamaroSS's Avatar
TECH Veteran
iTrader: (4)
 
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 4,821
Likes: 0
From: San Marcos/Plano, Texas
Default

2400 i think....but spending 5k on a paintjob i think, is a little high
Reply
Old Feb 15, 2007 | 09:34 AM
  #18  
99blancoSS's Avatar
Banned
iTrader: (115)
 
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 9,892
Likes: 3
From: ST Helens, OR
Default

Its costing me $1000 for the extra work to my car. I had a crash and they were going to repaint the hood and fender with a blend on the doors. I asked to repaint the whole thing and fix any imperfections. $1000 to fix 5 or 6 spots and then re-paint stock OEM color. My guess is 2500 for a total paint job. The body shop working on my car charges $42 /hr. They do mostly upper end vehicles. My was the least expensive in the place. Mercedes, Land Rover, Jaguar, BMW and Lexus are his normal business.
I figured if he was good enough to work on those cars he can handle mine.

I had thought about HOK paint and going custom but the paint alone was going to be at least $1200 for just a Kandy.
Reply
Old Feb 16, 2007 | 02:48 PM
  #19  
FH212's Avatar
TECH Enthusiast
20 Year Member
iTrader: (4)
 
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 670
Likes: 1
Default

Originally Posted by Whistler
We can do a really nice color change(with jambs and engine compartment) on an F body starting at around 4K with good materials. We've color changed dozens of them, and can do it faster than most, so that price is cheaper then most, and the job you'll get is very high quality.
God, I wish you were closer to NM.There is Nobody around here worth a crap and they all charge like they are.
Reply
Old Feb 16, 2007 | 03:02 PM
  #20  
presto_z's Avatar
TECH Fanatic
iTrader: (12)
 
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 1,899
Likes: 0
From: sw fl.
Default

if you go with maco just make sure you take off your emblems.. they will paint right over um ...

so yeah.. go to a good quality place
Reply




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 08:00 PM.

story-0
6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them

Slideshow: From wobbling harmonic balancers to failed EBCMs, these are the issues that define long-term C5 ownership and what repairs typically involve.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-07 18:44:57


VIEW MORE
story-1
Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph

Slideshow: A modern Camaro transformed into a retro icon, this limited-run "Bandit" build blends nostalgia with brute force in a way few revivals manage.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-21 13:57:02


VIEW MORE
story-2
Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked

Slideshow: Cadillac didn't just crash the high-performance luxury vehicle party, it showed up loud, supercharged, and occasionally a little unhinged...

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-16 10:05:15


VIEW MORE
story-3
Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!

Slideshow: Top ten most powerful Chevy trucks ever made

By | 2026-03-25 09:22:26


VIEW MORE
story-4
Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP

Slideshow: Hennessey has turned the Silverado ZR2 into a 700-hp off-road monster with supercharged V8 power and a limited production run.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-24 18:57:52


VIEW MORE
story-5
Coachbuilt N2A Anteros Is an LS2-Powered C6 Corvette In Italian Clothes

Slideshow: A one-off sports car that looks like a vintage Italian exotic-but hides a C6 Corvette underneath-just sold for the price of a new mid-engine Corvette.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-23 18:53:41


VIEW MORE
story-6
Awesome K5 Blazer Restomod Comes With C7 Corvette Power

Slideshow: A heavily reworked 1972 K5 Blazer swaps its off-road roots for a low-slung street-focused build with modern V8 power.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-09 18:08:45


VIEW MORE
story-7
10 Camaros You Should Never Buy

Slideshow: There are thousands of used Camaros on the market but we think you should avoid these 10

By | 2026-02-17 17:09:30


VIEW MORE
story-8
10 LS Engine Myths That Refuse to Die

Slideshows: Which one of these myths do you believe?

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-01-28 18:10:11


VIEW MORE
story-9
Five Reasons the Camaro Was the Most Pivotal Player in the Pony Car Wars 2.0

The world was a better place when it was still around.

By Brett Foote | 2026-01-23 09:20:37


VIEW MORE