C5 repaint costs
Racer
Joined: Apr 2007
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From: Alhambra CA
Yes, the new paint in California is water base, but no they told you wrong. You don't need to do a complete paint job. A good painter can/should be able to blend the paint and no one will be able to see the difference. when I hear those comments form body shops is because they want to charge you an arm and a leg. that's not cool.
I had my car repainted about 2 yrs ago same color it was a insurance claim had a Dealer do the paint it came out perfect total cost 8900.00 my cost 100.00 it is costly in Cali. The other problem is they use water base paint now and color match on older cars is hard so you need to have a full paint job is what I was told.
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Racer
Joined: Apr 2007
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From: Alhambra CA
In my opinion the only way to do a paint job is to remove all pieces.
Racer
Joined: Apr 2007
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From: Alhambra CA
I used HOUSE OF KOLOR paint. The base is gold, and the kandy is apple red. If you are seriously considering a paint job, I would be happy to do it for you. send me a message and let me know what you have in mind. 
Instructor
Joined: Oct 2010
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having my car painted House Of Kolor Tangelo Pearl as we speak. It's a $9500 job and it's going to be completely taken apart, blocked, wetsanded and buffed to a show car finish. How much you will pay has less to do with materials and much more to do with how much prep you want done. Anyone who has been around paint can tell you it's 90% prep that determines the quality of the final product. Mine will have hours upon hours of prep because I'm shooting for perfection. Here's where it stands now.
Tech Contributor
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From: Van Buren Arkansas
Wounded Warrior Escort '11
It also depends on where you live. Out in S. Calif, the average I found was $6500 but out here, I found a guy very close to me who will do it for $2500 using the factory paint. He seems to be good too. Where exactly are you located out here?
Race Director
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From: Home of the VOLS ! Knoxville, TN. Tennessee
St. Jude Donor '11-'12-'13, '15, '16-'17-'18-'19
Reviews have been saying that MAACO has gotten better over the past few years. Maybe you can find one locally and just spot paint the trouble areas and save yourself some coin. Just sayin'
Instructor
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Drifting
Joined: Apr 2011
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From: Pittsburgh PA
A quality 2 stage urethane will look better and out perform a factory finish. I'm not at all impressed with the factory paint with it's pickup truck orange peal. The OP stated his hood and H/L covers have clearcoat delamination. So I think it's safe to say he is beyond a buff and wax.
As for the comment about bodyshops being rip offs. Go price the material for an overall paint job. Then figure out how long it takes to disassemble, prep, spray, color sand, buff and reassemble. Add to that the fact there is no profit to be made on parts. I'd agree with a figure of 3-5 grand around here minimum. And that's if you can find someone that wants to do it. Corvette people are notoriously picky and generally a PITA. I'd much rather work on someone's Impala.
Instructor
Joined: Feb 2012
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From: Las Vegas Nevada
Oh Yea! and I painted my car in my DRIVEWAY!! 
Man that looks awesome for a home job! CA isnt too far away from me lol
Racer
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 310
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From: Alhambra CA
Thanks for the comment MotoMike2 
I put endless hours to get that show quality finish.
here is a picture of the reflection off my hood.
Also here is a link to the camaro I fixed for my Brother, Oh yea I had to add a little Corvette into this Camaro.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mCkW9yevLKs
I put endless hours to get that show quality finish.
here is a picture of the reflection off my hood.
Also here is a link to the camaro I fixed for my Brother, Oh yea I had to add a little Corvette into this Camaro.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mCkW9yevLKs
