where did u get ur trucks painted?

[jrsmith_2010]

hey guys, my 79 is almost ready for paint, i got a quote from a local bodyshop at $1000 for the whole thing. is this to much? or is this a steal? where did u get urs painted and how much was it?

thanks
jrsmith

[Restrorob]

I'd say it depends on your region and who's doing the work.

I got a quote on my 97, Just touching up above my rear fender flairs and removing a couple parking lot dents from the front fenders and re-painting them @ $700.00....

Either your guy is low or my guy is high....But, I've seen his work and don't mind paying the price.

[C-10volvo]

It all depends what is getting done:
-Layers of primer
-Layers of base
-Layers of clear
-The type of paint. Metallic, solid, or flat.
-Final cut and buff?

I had my truck painted with a 7 step process in metallic blue for around 3 grand 4 years ago. Also about two weekends worth of wet sanding and buffing.

[suicide 63]

Originally Posted by jrsmith_2010

hey guys, my 79 is almost ready for paint, i got a quote from a local bodyshop at $1000 for the whole thing. is this to much? or is this a steal? where did u get urs painted and how much was it?

thanks
jrsmith

what all is being done, just the outside,any interior ,door jambs,dash?

[jrsmith_2010]

well i have done all the body work myself and its all primer now, but all the dents and imperfections are almost out. idk if 1000 it to much or not, im goin dark blue metallic

[jrsmith_2010]

Originally Posted by suicide 63

what all is being done, just the outside,any interior ,door jambs,dash?

i did the inside all myself, its just outside and door jams

[suicide 63]

Originally Posted by jrsmith_2010

i did the inside all myself, its just outside and door jams

will it be single stage paint or base coat /clear coat.
If single stage id say its high
Id say its fair for bc/cc.And that is comparing to How much $ i have in my paint on my truck.

[jrsmith_2010]

well im thinkin a single coat with the clear mixed in with the paint, but im thinkin i can get a cheaper price somewhere

[84 400]

mine got painted in the backyard. That price is better then any around here. It is crazy hosw much people want for paint jobs. Although if you did all the body work then it is about right. So of my freinds had there stuff painted by the local Tech school and the results where really good. something to consider since they only charge for the cost of materials.

[jrsmith_2010]

ive been wanting to learn the art of painting but dont have the time nor the money to get all needed suplies.

[Low84]

Seems pretty low to me......and that's not always a good sign. The only people I distrust more than painters are lawyers.

[jrsmith_2010]

where would be the best place to get the paint?

[N2TRUX]

You really need to talk to shops in your area. Even if I had a great painter to recommend I doubt that you would come to Texas for the work.
I don't think 1000.00 is a bad price if that includes materials. You want a cheap price, your going to get cheap results. Paint work is not where you want to cut corners

[jrsmith_2010]

yea i agree 100%, but i have to buy the paint, how much does that usually run for metallic colors? where would be the best place to get it?

[1984 swb chevy]

I know my painter is charging me 3200.00 for a two tone paint job. He is also going to two tone the jams and paint the interior of the truck for me. The truck has no rot only a few small dings. That is the going rate around here for a quality paint job.

[stepside454]

when I was redoing mine a couple years ago I was on a bit of a budget( arent we all). I got referances from other friends, Body guys I know etc. & got estimates from them. basically prices started at 2500.00 for not much more than a basic quality paint job. John

[orbot]

Thats cheapper than mine, my truck would cost me $1400 buffed, metalic paint job.

[westie 666]

I wish I lived over there, I paid $5000.00 for a mates rates job that would have gone as high as $10000.00. the thing to remember is the work involved getting ready for paint, sanding, primer, sanding, filler, sanding, primer, sanding, color, sanding, clearcoat, sanding, buffing, refitting panels etc,etc.

Mine had 4 coats of color and 4 coats of clear and spent 7 months in the paint shop but the result was worth it