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Old Jan 15, 2007 | 02:14 PM
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My 88 just got her new chrome sawblades and they look fabulous. My next effort will be a new paint job, sticking with the same dark metallic red color. Can anyone help me out with an approximate cost of what a good job might cost?

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Old Jan 15, 2007 | 02:25 PM
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5K to 8K
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Old Jan 15, 2007 | 02:32 PM
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My 88 just got her new chrome sawblades and they look fabulous. My next effort will be a new paint job, sticking with the same dark metallic red color. Can anyone help me out with an approximate cost of what a good job might cost?

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My 85 cost $3100 from a chevy dealer. Try more than 1.
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Old Jan 15, 2007 | 03:48 PM
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5K to 8K
Thats what I've been quote so far
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Old Jan 15, 2007 | 04:24 PM
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I just got a rough quote today from a well admired shop. They told me that without ANY body work, going back the same color(black) that it would be about $3000.00.

I'm going to have to double the size of my Piggy bank.
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when shopping for a paint job don't just go with the cheapest price. there is a huge difference in price between quality paint materials and cheap ones. materials alone could cost $1500.00 look at some of their paint jobs preferably ones that are a few years old. they all look good when just painted, but cheap materials don't hold up well. good luck
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Old Jan 15, 2007 | 08:23 PM
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Hey, I hear Maaco does paint jobs for like $249.....

Yes, I'm just kidding. That'd be a TERRIBLE idea!
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