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jrsmith_2010 · 10-12-2008, 07:47 PM

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 · 10-12-2008, 08:11 PM

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 · 10-12-2008, 08:12 PM

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 · 10-12-2008, 08:20 PM

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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 · 10-12-2008, 08:20 PM

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 · 10-12-2008, 08:21 PM

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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 · 10-12-2008, 08:28 PM

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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 · 10-12-2008, 08:32 PM

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 · 10-12-2008, 08:32 PM

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 · 10-12-2008, 08:35 PM

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

Low84 · 10-12-2008, 08:36 PM

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 · 10-12-2008, 08:43 PM

where would be the best place to get the paint?

**N2TRUX** · 10-12-2008, 09:10 PM

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 · 10-12-2008, 09:21 PM

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 · 10-12-2008, 10:38 PM

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 · 10-12-2008, 11:09 PM

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 · 10-13-2008, 12:41 AM

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

westie 666 · 10-13-2008, 03:25 PM

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

10-12-2008, 07:47 PM	#1
jrsmith_2010 I like turtles... Join Date: May 2008 Location: Kansas Posts: 993	where did u get ur trucks painted? 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 __________________ 1979 Silverado- lowered 5/7, 20 inch Boss rims, everything shaved, caddy lights, billet interior, UP FOR SALE! 1983 Scottsdale-on the back burner...SOLD!!! 1992 Silverado- extended cab, stock for now, but no promises SOLD!!! 2006 Chevy Cobalt-college car, staying stock Whatever can't get fixed with a hammer, a roll of duct tape, a clothes hanger, a tube of glue, and a case of beer, can wait until tomorrow.

10-12-2008, 08:11 PM	#2
Restrorob The One And Only !!! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hole in the woods Florida Posts: 4,567	Re: where did u get ur trucks painted? 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. __________________ 93 Jeep XJ 88 Buick La Sabra Toys; 88 TA-GTA in the works.... 97 GMC Ext. Cab 502 Crate 5 Spd......Sucks Gas But Haulz Azz ! The primary function of an Engineer is to make it difficult for the Fabricator and impossible for the Mechanic. *"Why go out preserved when you can go out beat up, worn out, sliding in sideways screaming, Holy Sh!t What A Ride" !!!*

10-12-2008, 08:12 PM	#3
C-10volvo Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Lake Oswego, Oregon Posts: 1,028	Re: where did u get ur trucks painted? 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. __________________ Ken Morgan For fun: 1964 Volvo 122 For slow: 1984 Chevrolet C-10 For everything else: 1997 BMW M3

10-12-2008, 08:20 PM	#5
jrsmith_2010 I like turtles... Join Date: May 2008 Location: Kansas Posts: 993	Re: where did u get ur trucks painted? 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 __________________ 1979 Silverado- lowered 5/7, 20 inch Boss rims, everything shaved, caddy lights, billet interior, UP FOR SALE! 1983 Scottsdale-on the back burner...SOLD!!! 1992 Silverado- extended cab, stock for now, but no promises SOLD!!! 2006 Chevy Cobalt-college car, staying stock Whatever can't get fixed with a hammer, a roll of duct tape, a clothes hanger, a tube of glue, and a case of beer, can wait until tomorrow.

10-12-2008, 08:32 PM	#8
jrsmith_2010 I like turtles... Join Date: May 2008 Location: Kansas Posts: 993	Re: where did u get ur trucks painted? well im thinkin a single coat with the clear mixed in with the paint, but im thinkin i can get a cheaper price somewhere __________________ 1979 Silverado- lowered 5/7, 20 inch Boss rims, everything shaved, caddy lights, billet interior, UP FOR SALE! 1983 Scottsdale-on the back burner...SOLD!!! 1992 Silverado- extended cab, stock for now, but no promises SOLD!!! 2006 Chevy Cobalt-college car, staying stock Whatever can't get fixed with a hammer, a roll of duct tape, a clothes hanger, a tube of glue, and a case of beer, can wait until tomorrow.

10-12-2008, 08:32 PM	#9
84 400 Sb 400 club Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NH / MA Posts: 2,746	Re: where did u get ur trucks painted? 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. __________________ 1984 chevy c10, built 400sb,.(SOLD) 77 K10 Project / daily driver "The Grinch" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=318363 1956 Willys Wagon (327 chevy) Project (Now Buick 225) 1980 Corvette L-48 4 speed 1992 Mustang GT built 5.0 5 speed 1985 C10 LWB Sold 1982 K10 SWB plow truck Parted out 1986 D30 M1028 fire brush truck Parted out

10-12-2008, 08:35 PM	#10
jrsmith_2010 I like turtles... Join Date: May 2008 Location: Kansas Posts: 993	Re: where did u get ur trucks painted? ive been wanting to learn the art of painting but dont have the time nor the money to get all needed suplies. __________________ 1979 Silverado- lowered 5/7, 20 inch Boss rims, everything shaved, caddy lights, billet interior, UP FOR SALE! 1983 Scottsdale-on the back burner...SOLD!!! 1992 Silverado- extended cab, stock for now, but no promises SOLD!!! 2006 Chevy Cobalt-college car, staying stock Whatever can't get fixed with a hammer, a roll of duct tape, a clothes hanger, a tube of glue, and a case of beer, can wait until tomorrow.

10-12-2008, 08:36 PM	#11
Low84 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Roma,TX Posts: 774	Re: where did u get ur trucks painted? Seems pretty low to me......and that's not always a good sign. The only people I distrust more than painters are lawyers. __________________ 1978 stepside C10 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=468265

10-12-2008, 08:43 PM	#12
jrsmith_2010 I like turtles... Join Date: May 2008 Location: Kansas Posts: 993	Re: where did u get ur trucks painted? where would be the best place to get the paint? __________________ 1979 Silverado- lowered 5/7, 20 inch Boss rims, everything shaved, caddy lights, billet interior, UP FOR SALE! 1983 Scottsdale-on the back burner...SOLD!!! 1992 Silverado- extended cab, stock for now, but no promises SOLD!!! 2006 Chevy Cobalt-college car, staying stock Whatever can't get fixed with a hammer, a roll of duct tape, a clothes hanger, a tube of glue, and a case of beer, can wait until tomorrow.

10-12-2008, 09:10 PM	#13
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: where did u get ur trucks painted? 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 __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

10-12-2008, 09:21 PM	#14
jrsmith_2010 I like turtles... Join Date: May 2008 Location: Kansas Posts: 993	Re: where did u get ur trucks painted? 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? __________________ 1979 Silverado- lowered 5/7, 20 inch Boss rims, everything shaved, caddy lights, billet interior, UP FOR SALE! 1983 Scottsdale-on the back burner...SOLD!!! 1992 Silverado- extended cab, stock for now, but no promises SOLD!!! 2006 Chevy Cobalt-college car, staying stock Whatever can't get fixed with a hammer, a roll of duct tape, a clothes hanger, a tube of glue, and a case of beer, can wait until tomorrow.

10-12-2008, 10:38 PM	#15
1984 swb chevy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 466	Re: where did u get ur trucks painted? 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.

10-12-2008, 11:09 PM	#16
stepside454 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: st. louis area Posts: 1,551	Re: where did u get ur trucks painted? 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 __________________ 75 GMC C-15 short/step factory 454, lowered

10-13-2008, 12:41 AM	#17
orbot Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Chula Vista, Ca Posts: 518	Re: where did u get ur trucks painted? Thats cheapper than mine, my truck would cost me $1400 buffed, metalic paint job.

10-13-2008, 03:25 PM	#18
westie 666 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: AUCKLAND NZ Posts: 264	Re: where did u get ur trucks painted? 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 __________________ 77 Cheyenne no longer in bits



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