Painting costs Options

[Mangozac]

Hi guys,

OK so I've got some OEM rear extensions coming from DCW and I'll be tracking down some sides and a front lip soon but I need a plan to get me motivated. I was expecting to just get all of the extensions and skirts sprayed and then screw them onto the car but now I'm thinking I might be better off to go the whole hog and get everything done.

I want to remove my spoiler so then the panelbeaters will have to fill the mounting holes. And I thought it may also look cooler if I get the extensions/skirts moulded onto the body (so you won't see the join). The car has a few dings around, along with patches of odd colour from the last spray job it had (a really crappy job!).

But it's all coming down to the $$$. Can anyone give me any idea of what sort of cost I'd be looking at to get the whole car reprayed - it would be the same colour it is now (silver). And the work I was talking about above. I am pretty handy so I guess I could get it all prepped (remove the spoiler, etc). Anyone with Aussie prices too would be appreciated

Thanks!

Zac

[Sh0gunkid8721]

If your doing the prep work yourself it shouldnt be too much but prep work is the most important and time consuming part of the paint job so make sure u know what your doing. Paintjobs can run anywhere from 900-2000 dollars (U.S.) depending on how much cosmetic damage you have to your car.

[Mangozac]

If your doing the prep work yourself it shouldnt be too much but prep work is the most important and time consuming part of the paint job so make sure u know what your doing. Paintjobs can run anywhere from 900-2000 dollars (U.S.) depending on how much cosmetic damage you have to your car.

The cosmetic damage is minor - just a few shopping cart dings and a dent on one wheel arch where I swiped a post. Why does the cost vary so much? Because the car is being repainted the same colour do they sand back the old one (or just the clearcoat)?

[Sh0gunkid8721]

If its a good body shop, they would strip your old paint down to the core and work from scratch. Or you could go to a cheap place like maaco where they just paint over your existing paint. amount of work is different, hence the varying price range.

[DSToyo]

you wouldnt necessarilly have to paint the door jams, trunk, under hood, or engine bay if ur doing the same color... that should cut the price drasticaly

[Mangozac]

you wouldnt necessarilly have to paint the door jams, trunk, under hood, or engine bay if ur doing the same color... that should cut the price drasticaly

That sounds cool - but does it still look OK? Are the lines where the new coat stops noticeable?