Hey.....

I just wanted to know how much a good paint job is. I want to change the color......so I know they'll have to paint the inside door space, and the engine bay. so how much am I looking at????? thanks in advance

 

$2500++.

 

Do a search, you should find plenty of threads on this. Just remember, you get what you pay for.

 

I agree both comments above. Quality materials alone will cost well over $1000.

 

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$249 @ macco just kidding i agree with the other posts

 

Keep in mind, that unless you bring the car to them in ready to spray condition, costs go up FAST. If they have to do body work, disassemble the car, and yank the motor & other underhood components, you're going to pay $5k or more.

Just to sand, mask, shoot and wetsand/buff will usually run you a minimum of $2,500 at a reputable shop.

 

Payed 1800+700(color change) for mine. They did all prep and paint. Took 6 weeks.

 

how much would a good paintjob cost if you sanded it and dont change colors and dont have the inside of the engine bay or doors done? my dad knows a guy that said he would prep it and paint it for 800$ good or bad deal?? i hear hes a really good painter

 

My brother had bumper damage on his car, and a little on the rear fender(he hit a telephone pole). He had a new bumper put on, the fender fixed, and the whole car painted for around 4000. Remember this is including having the ground effects taken off, sanded underneath them, painted them seperate and painting the whole car. Also he has a high rise hood that had to be painted with gloss black on it, and also black in the headlight compartments.

 

$249 @ macco just kidding i agree with the other post

 

well for my car i spent $335 no more no less and that was just for everything from ppg. but i went with a basic color "concept black" so the cost wasnt much there. but me and a few people helped me and i got it all done in a month and a half. and when my friend was painting it the booth temp was like 105* so there r a few ruff spots that r going to be smoothed out when i get it back up too the shop and have my stripes put on too. but right now it looks sweet. i just need new rims and to finish my exuast.

 

$400 and something in materials plus many many hours of labor. Went from silver/charcoal to white but am now going to black

 

Well.... just my sealer, paint and clearcoat for my GTA cost $750. Add to that the hardner, reducer, primer, sand paper, masking paper, labor, blah blah blah and it goes WAY over $800. My paint was more than average (It's 3-stage paint), but I also paid wholesale prices... there's a markup on paint. I would guess that he quoted you for a single-stage paint job.

For just shooting the outside of a car without doing inside the doors, etc, you can probably expect $1300+ for sand, mask, & shoot.

 

i've got all the prep work done on my car. it only needs the paint. how much should i expect to pay someone just to shoot the base and clear?

 

My neighbor is painting my Camaro for me as soon as I get it sanded down and primed. He said all I need to do is buy the paint and everything. Me and my dad are doing the prep work at my house and he will be taking it to his paint shop to paint it. What do I need to buy for a good paint job? I am getting it teal with ghost flames. What is the best paint for the job and what all do I need to get?