How much did you pay for a paint job?

[zoni]

The time has come... motor is almost done, and i need to get the car painted ASAP. I have the cash, just wondering what everyone else paid...

What did you pay for a paint job? Please list colors from and to, how much bodywork was involved, and how long the job took.

[Rdizzle]

HIN is in 10 days. Will you have time? We are looking forward to it.

red camry to a custom shade of red was 3800 dollars. I had already done some bodywork and removed all the crap.

[zoni]

no i wont have time for HIN. i also couldnt get the day off of work, lol...
i am going to do everything possible so it is ready for the toronto meet the following week.

[Rdizzle]

What color are you going with? We are really looking forward to it.

[zoni]

going with Smoke from the newer nissans. its a charcoalish type of look.

[xtychx]

For a "good" paintjob, expect around 3-4k.

For an "amazing", show level paintjob, it can run up to 10k (although realistically more like 6-8k).

I used to work in a bodyshop, so I know quite well how expensive it can get depending on the quality.

[Muddassir]

DAmn!! who the hell come up with idea of painting an old car for $10,000??

That is pretty stupid. If you want to spend that much money, try considering downpayment for a mercedes.

[zoni]

try leaving your opinions in your head... some people like painting an old car to make it look new. when you have a lot of work into an old car, and you have a few grand in the engine bay, and a few grand in the electonics and audio, you have to put a few into the exterior too...

[Rdizzle]

^^yeah, guess all the people who paint their 65 mustangs are complete retards when they could just get a benz that breaks down every 10 mins.

[Muddassir]

Originally Posted by zoni

try leaving your opinions in your head... some people like painting an old car to make it look new. when you have a lot of work into an old car, and you have a few grand in the engine bay, and a few grand in the electonics and audio, you have to put a few into the exterior too...

Now tell me, if lets say, a tree fell over your car the next day, would your insurance company give you all the money you put into engine, body, and paint?

Definetly not. Hardly you would get a $3000, if your car is worth $4000.

[zoni]

no, but its more than physical value... its the value of the time spent, skill utilized and pains taken that goes into a project. I believe you need to finish it off with a good paintjob... why do you think they call it a "Finish"... ex. "look at the finish on that thing."

[PtBaller]

Dave holla at me. I got the hookup at the bodyshop that worked on my car if you don't mind getting it done over here in ny.

[Muddassir]

Zoni

Just have a look at this

http://www.toyotanation.com/photos/s...o/6408/cat/771

And tell me, is it worth spending $10,000 just to give finshing on the stuff you already done? For old car, I would say, just do a patchup paint spray, and that should be it.

I am telling you, because I destroyed 5 cheap cars in last 2 years. This one is my sixth. But I spent extra $2000 in almost all of them for repairs. Then finally I learnt, what things are worth spend money on and what are not worth it.

[tarbasd]

Originally Posted by Muddassir

I am telling you, because I destroyed 5 cheap cars in last 2 years. This one is my sixth.

Oh, my, what do you do with your cars?

I would certainly not spend more than $2000 to paint of my $2000 car, but I understand people who will.

[DAMON]

^just because you destroy your cars doesnt mean dave is going to...

leave this thread more on topic and take it to pm if you have a problem with zoni painting his car man