$$$ paint job and tint job?

[94cylcamry]

The car in question is my 94 Camry LE, pictured in my sig. I really was fine with the color until I saw this Honda Accord the other day, completely "tricked out" with this amazing dark blue paint job and tinted windows. I was completely in love with the color, and would love to get my car painted a similar dark blue color.

Now I know, I need to call around, but I was wondering if someone could give a ballpark estimate. A couple thousand? Something? Also, to have the windows professionally tinted, would you guys have a ballpark estimate for that?

I'm just thinking how that would look with a custom grille and the blacked out Depos. Man I need a job.

Thanks!

[TheKevin]

A decent paint job would be $2k. maybe less if you do the prep work yourself.

If you look around you can find tint places that can do 5 windows for $100, a lil more for 7 windows. Make sure they include a warranty and use quality tint.

[xet]

yes a few k for paint job but it all depends on what quality you are going for..

tinting can be from like 100 to 400 depending on where you go and where you live

[rebel8ball]

i just had a retint done on my car 5% all around and it ran 250... that was 50 for removal and 50 for up charge for limo tint

[94cylcamry]

Hmm...so tinting is very reasonable. That's good. I wasn't going to limo tint or anything that dark.

As for the paint job...wow. I'd love to do it myself, and I've seen many DIY threads about that...I just have no experience at all painting cars, and I have no materials or anything like that. Hmm.

Thanks guys.

[islandboy57]

I don't think it's economical to paint your car. IMO, go big or go home - no sense cheaping out with paint, expect to spend at least $3-4K to get a really good paint job.

I paid $185 for 35% tint all around, lifetime warranty from a shop that's been in business for 20+ years I believe. Tint is by far one of the cheapest and best 'mods' you can do to make your car look better. I regret not tinting my car sooner!

[EEngineer]

tint = 200 for good quality work

entire car painted = 1500-2000

[werkit217]

yea depends if u got connections n watnot like i do , but tint job can run u up to $300 to go all around (I can go all around with any % minus limo for $150, n i knoe tha guy for a long time, this is wat he do professionally for over 10 years n is tha man along wit air brushing/detailing) n paint alone u can get done for a $1000, it tha bodywork that cost alot more n where u start spending at least $2000 and up.

[islandboy57]

Maybe my estimate was too high. I just shudder at the thought of a cheap paint job ruining a Camry.

Oh and I went with dyed film tint. Ceramic tint was $285 but I wasn't digging the silver reflective tint.

[xet]

^ i wouldnt say so. unless you have a friend in the buisness who can hook you up spending 4k on a good job isnt really crazy

[Black95Cam]

Originally Posted by xet

^ i wouldnt say so. unless you have a friend in the buisness who can hook you up spending 4k on a good job isnt really crazy

agreed.. knowing the right people will help your wallet by a bunch..

paint can range from around $300 (macco.. sp?) to a few grand depending on where and what you want (paint, color scheme, etc..).

tint also varies on the how many windows you want to tint. can be as low as $140 to $350 depending where you go.. if its more then $350 for tinting windows i wouldnt do it. i got mine done for $200 for 7 windows plus removing my old tints.. but again it nice to know people..

[94cylcamry]

Haha alright...I'll call around and see what I can find tint wise. Thanks guys.

[werkit217]

Originally Posted by Black95Cam

agreed.. knowing the right people will help your wallet by a bunch..

paint can range from around $300 (macco.. sp?) to a few grand depending on where and what you want (paint, color scheme, etc..).

tint also varies on the how many windows you want to tint. can be as low as $140 to $350 depending where you go.. if its more then $350 for tinting windows i wouldnt do it. i got mine done for $200 for 7 windows plus removing my old tints.. but again it nice to know people..

FYI even if u do go to Macco, dont think u'll spend 300 n thas it, yea thas wat they'll charge u to maybe paint tha car, but masking, bodywork, clear coat, polish, and any repairs cost exra homie

[toyomoho]

Suggest staying with the tinted windows. A decent paint job is expensive, Macco will paint it but as Islandboy cringe at the idea of putting a mediocre paint job over OEM paint still in good condition.

Spend a few hundred on car toys and call it good.

[94cylcamry]

Mmm....yeah I suppose. I think the tinted windows will hold me over for awhile haha...there's an endless list of things I want to do to this car, but I think suspension related things are next on the list of priorities.