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socal1200r |
Jan 13 2017, 05:48 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 73 Joined: 26-September 16 From: Virginia Member No.: 20,432 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
So I had a little free time this afternoon, and on a whim, took the car to three different paint shops to get an estimate on getting the exterior repainted. Man was I NOT prepared for the estimates! Can you believe between $5K to $6K for a fricking paint job?! WTF, over?! This isn't Gas Monkey Garage, Counting Cars, Unique Whips, or Bitchin' Rides for chrissakes! I'm thinking more like Wheeler Dealer! Maybe I should've told them this is not for a PCA Concourse event, or to take out the liquid gold in the paint mix. There's NO WAY I'm paying that much for a fricking paint job.
I was straddling the fence as to whether to keep this car or not, guess I know which way I'm going now... |
Chris914n6 |
Jan 17 2017, 03:05 AM
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Jackstands are my life. Group: Members Posts: 3,390 Joined: 14-March 03 From: Las Vegas, NV Member No.: 431 Region Association: Southwest Region |
My local Tech school has a paint and body program. I did the Painting class one semester and got to do bondo, all the prep stages, shot paint in a booth, and wet sanded & polished for $150-200. The paint store that supplied us even gave us a discount on our first order.
When the time comes I'll paint my car. It may not turn out perfect but it will be better than it is now (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) Plastidip is not that durable and the grey I used faded in a year. For short term stuff, like my wheels, I like it. Vinyl wrap is usually UV coated so it lasts longer. There are tricks to the trade to keep it from peeling up but there are plenty of vids that tell all. I'd be all excited about it but materials cost is close to what good paint does here. If you are a few years out or want to try out a color I say go for it. |
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