Paint Estimate
#1
Paint Estimate
Hey guys. So i got my car last weekend and the exterior has seen better days, so i thought i would get some body work done. The front right bumper and edge of the fender are scratched badly and the fender is slightly dented inward, the owner said a piece of rubber hit her on the freeway. The rear bumper needs to be respayed because the garage door hit it because the owner didnt pull in all the way. So i got a few estimates first a local shop $1200! I almost passed out. Then charles schaeb $800 and Maaco $800 including painting a TTE front lip.
My question is, Are these reasonable prices to pay, and i really want to stay away from Maaco and charles schaeb so if anybody nows a good bodyshop around north San diego county let me know! Thanks alot guys. Sorry for the long description ill post some pics tommorow to help you guys out. I want a good paint job for a reasonable price.
My question is, Are these reasonable prices to pay, and i really want to stay away from Maaco and charles schaeb so if anybody nows a good bodyshop around north San diego county let me know! Thanks alot guys. Sorry for the long description ill post some pics tommorow to help you guys out. I want a good paint job for a reasonable price.
#5
Lead Lap
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Coats, for the much, I go with the fellas on this one. It's either going to be bad, or decent for that price. Does that include clear cooating? Buffing? sanding? etc? Or is it just spray and bake? Local idiot of mine just sprayed my front bumper. No clear coat.
If I were you, I'd get a detail done instead for now, and save up.
If I were you, I'd get a detail done instead for now, and save up.
#6
5% Club. Killing it!!!
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Coats, for the much, I go with the fellas on this one. It's either going to be bad, or decent for that price. Does that include clear cooating? Buffing? sanding? etc? Or is it just spray and bake? Local idiot of mine just sprayed my front bumper. No clear coat.
If I were you, I'd get a detail done instead for now, and save up.
If I were you, I'd get a detail done instead for now, and save up.
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#8
Lexus Fanatic
If you are trying to save money you may want to try painting it yourself. It is not easy and something you can't just jump into. You will have to do a good amount of research, practice on fenders until you feel your are proficient, and buy or borrow a air compressor, sprayer, primer, clearcoat,and paint but you will save a ton of money especially if you are repainting several panels or the whole car. I know a few people who decided to paint their own cars or panels instead of paying several thousand for a shop to do it and after they did the research, asked questions, and got good deals on the equipment it turned out pretty good(much better then a Macco job), a few who really put the effort in turned out excellent and very professional looking. It is not for everyone, especially people with little time or patience but it is a possibility especially if you are trying to save money if you are willing to put forth the research or effort.
#9
Coats, for the much, I go with the fellas on this one. It's either going to be bad, or decent for that price. Does that include clear cooating? Buffing? sanding? etc? Or is it just spray and bake? Local idiot of mine just sprayed my front bumper. No clear coat.
If I were you, I'd get a detail done instead for now, and save up.
If I were you, I'd get a detail done instead for now, and save up.
I also keep reading about wet sanding the fine scratches with 2000 grit but im kinda nervous to be sanding my paint?
#10
should be no more than 200.00,now if you are having the shop install the lip they might charge you more, just stay away from macco and shops like that there more insterested in quantity not quality...