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Old 04-23-2007, 08:52 PM
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Would like to know what is a good price to have my corvette repainted the same color. Also anyone know of a good place to have it painted in maryland .Thanks Bob
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To do it right the car should be disassembled then painted. My guess would be 3-5K for a good job.

I know some good body shops in PA but not MD.
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Originally Posted by photoguy
To do it right the car should be disassembled then painted. My guess would be 3-5K for a good job.

I know some good body shops in PA but not MD.
I would say more like $7-10K, if you want it done right.
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Originally Posted by mph1972
I would say more like $7-10K, if you want it done right.
You may be right. Vettes are always more than conventional cars.
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Originally Posted by photoguy
You may be right. Vettes are always more than conventional cars.
Well, I had some damage done to my front end and hood and it was going to cost $3200 just to do the front end/hood and quarter panels. Of course, the shop was going to remove the panels and do it right.

You can probably find a place to do it for a whole lot less, but you do get what you pay for.
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If you are planning to keep it the same color i would say 3000-5000.
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7-8k
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Looks like you are getting amounts that vary widely. My guess - $5-7K would get you a really nice paint job keeping the same color.
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I kinda expected 2-3 thousand for a paint job not 5 and above. Thanks All for your input. Bob
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Originally Posted by JDs00PewterCoupe
Looks like you are getting amounts that vary widely. My guess - $5-7K would get you a really nice paint job keeping the same color.
I think $5-7K is a safe place to work with in price.
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I would say $3K - 4K for a good same color paint job.
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Originally Posted by mph1972
I think $5-7K is a safe place to work with in price.
Try Auto Buffs in New jersey... C5 Vettes are there specialty!

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