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hazy · 03-12-2015, 11:16 AM

So I was thinking about getting some stripes for my car, and my wife was like 'don't do vinyl stripes, get them painted on'....I like the way she thinks. Figured if I'm going to look into the stripes being painted on, may as well freshen up the paint on the rest of the car while I'm at it. 45k miles, and a few years of Houston driving have left the factory paint with it's fair share of dings...

Anyone have a clue what a decent paint job should run? Going to call a few shops for estimates (and also to see what they'd charge for a Hex Vent install at the same time) but I have no clue what to expect. I figure it could be 500 for a shitty job, and 5000 for a show quality finish....with a range that broad, I have no clue what's reasonable....

JTruck · 03-12-2015, 11:33 AM

Very expensive... Definitely going to be thousands. I would say at least 3.

hazy · 03-12-2015, 12:40 PM

That's about in line with what I was expecting. I kind of figured anywhere between 3-5 depending on the shop...First shop I called was 4500 for everything. Probably will get about the same from others in the area...

Thanks!

Expunge · 03-12-2015, 12:43 PM

Talk with the peeps on h-towncamaroclub.com and they can steer you to a good/great paint shop.

scandata · 03-12-2015, 04:09 PM

If I was going to spend that much, I'd consider putting that money toward a trade-in that already has a good paint job (and lower miles).

hazy · 03-13-2015, 01:53 PM

yeah, not trading it in. Already too into the mods, and wouldn't get shit for it.

After calling a few shops, and getting about the same estimate +/- a little bit, I've decided to deal with the dings and such, and just go vinyl stripes if I'm going to get stripes.

Have GOT to do something about under-hood heat, though. Gonna look into either a new hood, or some hex vents now.

scandata · 03-13-2015, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by hazy

yeah, not trading it in. Already too into the mods, and wouldn't get shit for it.

That's the frustrating thing about mods. They can cost a fortune, and it gives the car sentimental value, but dealers couldn't care less. To them, book value is book value, period.

And even if you sell it outright, finding a buyer that's impressed enough by those particular mods to pay extra for them is rare.

nUcLeArEnVoY · 03-13-2015, 11:15 PM

If it's just dings, get some PDR work done. That will remove them.

There's usually no need to ever need a repaint on a 4 year old car because of normal wear and tear.

Camero5 · 03-14-2015, 12:58 AM

Could always go the full vinyl wrap....

mdolandese · 03-14-2015, 09:48 AM

After you fix the paint if you decide I'd invest in a clear bra like xpel ultimate to preserve the paint from rock chips etc.

Steve@HPE · 03-14-2015, 04:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hazy

So I was thinking about getting some stripes for my car, and my wife was like 'don't do vinyl stripes, get them painted on'....I like the way she thinks. Figured if I'm going to look into the stripes being painted on, may as well freshen up the paint on the rest of the car while I'm at it. 45k miles, and a few years of Houston driving have left the factory paint with it's fair share of dings...

Anyone have a clue what a decent paint job should run? Going to call a few shops for estimates (and also to see what they'd charge for a Hex Vent install at the same time) but I have no clue what to expect. I figure it could be 500 for a shitty job, and 5000 for a show quality finish....with a range that broad, I have no clue what's reasonable....

I wouldn't think they would charge too much for the HEXvents install. Its a pretty easy install.

Let us know if we can offer any support.

Ray

MagooJr · 06-24-2015, 10:33 PM

Here in Washington, my estimates ranged from $6,000 to $8,000! Not sure why paint is so pricey these days!

Sickness91Z28 · 06-24-2015, 10:46 PM

The average person has no clue on what it takes to paint an entire car the proper way. Removing the hood, doors, locks, handles, antennas, all of the glass, bumpers, belt moldings, mirrors, spoilers, all bumper hardware....basically complete disassembly of the car. Plus, all the jams, strut towers, etc. will all get painted. Hours and hours of prepping, blocking, sanding. Then, once it's painted, sanding, buffing, and polishing. Then, assembly starts all over....gotta be extremely carefully putting the car back together. So really, the $6k-$8k sounds about right.

shnormo · 06-24-2015, 10:49 PM

You get what you pay for :-) PPG Global 4 coats of clear. Supplies alone cost about $2500

03-12-2015, 11:16 AM	#1
hazy Drives: 2011 2SS/RS Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: H-Town Posts: 1,037	cost for a decent paint job? So I was thinking about getting some stripes for my car, and my wife was like 'don't do vinyl stripes, get them painted on'....I like the way she thinks. Figured if I'm going to look into the stripes being painted on, may as well freshen up the paint on the rest of the car while I'm at it. 45k miles, and a few years of Houston driving have left the factory paint with it's fair share of dings... Anyone have a clue what a decent paint job should run? Going to call a few shops for estimates (and also to see what they'd charge for a Hex Vent install at the same time) but I have no clue what to expect. I figure it could be 500 for a shitty job, and 5000 for a show quality finish....with a range that broad, I have no clue what's reasonable....

03-12-2015, 11:33 AM	#2
JTruck Drives: 2014 Camaro 1LT/RS Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Arizona Posts: 1,693	Very expensive... Definitely going to be thousands. I would say at least 3. __________________ Detailing is an involuntary obsession.

03-12-2015, 04:09 PM	#5
scandata Drives: 2015 2SS/RS vert, Spring Green Edtn Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Sarasota, FL Posts: 1,284	If I was going to spend that much, I'd consider putting that money toward a trade-in that already has a good paint job (and lower miles). __________________ 2015 2SS/RS vert, Spring Edition Green Flash (2015 - present) 2014 1LT vert, Blue Ray Metallic (2014 - 2015)

03-14-2015, 12:58 AM	#9
Camero5 Hide! My wife's coming! Drives: 2013 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Las Colinas, TX Posts: 1,442 View My Garage	Could always go the full vinyl wrap.... __________________ 2013 Camaro ZL1 Convertible CRT - 630 RWHP / 620 RWTQ - ADM Performance Built/Tuned - ZL-700 Package - LS9 CAM - Lingenfelter CNC Ported Heads - Stainless Power Headers

06-24-2015, 10:33 PM	#12
MagooJr Drives: 2010 2SS ABM, 68 SS/RS 396 4sp Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Yelm, Wa. Posts: 28 View My Garage	Here in Washington, my estimates ranged from $6,000 to $8,000! Not sure why paint is so pricey these days! __________________

03-12-2015, 12:40 PM	#3
hazy Drives: 2011 2SS/RS Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: H-Town Posts: 1,037	That's about in line with what I was expecting. I kind of figured anywhere between 3-5 depending on the shop...First shop I called was 4500 for everything. Probably will get about the same from others in the area... Thanks!

03-12-2015, 12:43 PM	#4
Expunge Drives: 2013 ZL1 M6, '99 Tahoe 2Dr Sport Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: South of Houston, TX Posts: 890 View My Garage	Talk with the peeps on h-towncamaroclub.com and they can steer you to a good/great paint shop.

03-13-2015, 01:53 PM	#6
hazy Drives: 2011 2SS/RS Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: H-Town Posts: 1,037	yeah, not trading it in. Already too into the mods, and wouldn't get shit for it. After calling a few shops, and getting about the same estimate +/- a little bit, I've decided to deal with the dings and such, and just go vinyl stripes if I'm going to get stripes. Have GOT to do something about under-hood heat, though. Gonna look into either a new hood, or some hex vents now.

03-13-2015, 11:15 PM	#8
nUcLeArEnVoY Oldbie that nobody knows Drives: 2011 1SS/RS M6 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Homestead, FL Posts: 3,459 View My Garage	If it's just dings, get some PDR work done. That will remove them. There's usually no need to ever need a repaint on a 4 year old car because of normal wear and tear.

03-14-2015, 09:48 AM	#10
mdolandese Drives: 2013 ZL1 Victory Red Vert Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Wauconda, Il Posts: 315	After you fix the paint if you decide I'd invest in a clear bra like xpel ultimate to preserve the paint from rock chips etc.

06-24-2015, 10:46 PM	#13
Sickness91Z28 Reaper Crew Drives: Blown 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Indiana Posts: 985	The average person has no clue on what it takes to paint an entire car the proper way. Removing the hood, doors, locks, handles, antennas, all of the glass, bumpers, belt moldings, mirrors, spoilers, all bumper hardware....basically complete disassembly of the car. Plus, all the jams, strut towers, etc. will all get painted. Hours and hours of prepping, blocking, sanding. Then, once it's painted, sanding, buffing, and polishing. Then, assembly starts all over....gotta be extremely carefully putting the car back together. So really, the $6k-$8k sounds about right. __________________ 2010 Camaro SS SLP TVS2300 Blower, Blower Cam, Lingenfelter Heads, Meth Injected, 5lbs of Boost@700 BHP Pedders XA Coilovers

06-24-2015, 10:49 PM	#14
shnormo Drives: 2010 1SS Camaro Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: S.E. Michigan Posts: 75	You get what you pay for :-) PPG Global 4 coats of clear. Supplies alone cost about $2500