How much for a good paint job??
01-26-2010, 10:23 PM
#42
Drifting
No magazine cover cars(doesn't mean **** to me), however, I have restored 2 cars that both received best of show at 2 different Super Chevy Shows as well as cars that have gotten 1st place trophies in at least 20 shows. What's your point?????: I don't judge finished products by trophies, I judge them by quality of the completely product.
01-26-2010, 10:29 PM
#43
Le Mans Master
Not 2 cars, 2 cars that were judged better than the other 2000 that were there, not including several others that have 1st place trophies in smaller competitions. Is there a reason you're being such a pr!ck about this? As far as I'm concerned, charge $100K for a paint job. It's your customers you're screwing, not me.
01-27-2010, 02:48 AM
#46
Drifting
i've watched this thread this evening and now am compelled to post.
nobody will know. as these cars get older the history gets more murky. i stripped my 64 coupe down to the origonal glass. it took about a month with CAPTIAN LEE's. it just had the that was only stripping, not repaing fiberglass damaging. I have work on my pantera restoratiion
it is done it is fast. but
nobody will know. as these cars get older the history gets more murky. i stripped my 64 coupe down to the origonal glass. it took about a month with CAPTIAN LEE's. it just had the that was only stripping, not repaing fiberglass damaging. I have work on my pantera restoratiion
it is done it is fast. but
01-27-2010, 08:14 AM
#47
Drifting
01-27-2010, 10:05 AM
#48
Paid Senior Member
Yes as stated my paint starts at 12k for a undamaged car minor bumps are included in that price. did your car require any panel replacement? that will increase the price . Sorry but I do not recall the quote . My lead time is bad right now booked solid till next winter. Thanks Paul
01-27-2010, 10:24 AM
#49
Burning Brakes
16K to do a car that has been stripped, sanded and ready to paint is ridiculous. That should be about 5K. Most of the money should be in the disassembly/reassembly, stripping and body work. Blowing the paint on a few times and wet sanding in between takes what....a few days at most???
Bob
Bob
01-27-2010, 10:35 AM
#50
Drifting
16K to do a car that has been stripped, sanded and ready to paint is ridiculous. That should be about 5K. Most of the money should be in the disassembly/reassembly, stripping and body work. Blowing the paint on a few times and wet sanding in between takes what....a few days at most???
Bob
Bob
01-27-2010, 10:38 AM
#51
Drifting
That is a whole different story I know I am shooting myself in the foot but from what you describe that should be in the 6 k range providing there are no problems with the bodywork under the primer. Paul
01-27-2010, 10:47 AM
#52
For what its worth. I have had two cars totally restored and painted by Paulywannafly. Both IMHO well worth the money. Nothing looks worse than an old car with the paint unloading off of it! Cheap work is not good and good work is not cheap. Peace...
01-27-2010, 11:42 AM
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It's all about material and labor. A "scuff and shoot" can be done for way less money, and for some people it's acceptable. A quality paint job requires a lot of hours in preparation. I didn't get my paint brush last week, and I've been down the road many times, for many years, when it comes to painting cars. Just because it's a Corvette, does not make it "twice as much". What makes it cost more is "time", and materials. If you ever have a chance to help out with a full strip and paint, including disassembly, stripping, repairing, painting, buffing, and assembly, I think that you'll find that 150 hours is on the light side. Thats not "sitting around eating bon-bons" either.
HIT THE NAIL ON THE HEAD!!!!Thats what it all boils down to, is materials and somebody's time. Thats what gets the job done. People forget all about the price as soon as the problems start to surface because they didnt want to spend 10k and then when they are told, 'You get what ya paid for' line. Its all about Mercedes Benz quality at Yugo prices.
01-27-2010, 02:07 PM
#55
Paid Senior Member
Paul, no problem. I just thought you were too busy and threw out a high number to discourage me. I received estimates from local shops in the $5k to $7k range.
01-27-2010, 03:57 PM
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