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Posted by Luke87GT (Member # 21) on :
 
Just curious what complete paint jobs are costing these days?

It needs to be QUALITY professional paint work with warranty, but nothing fancy required. Just an OEM finish...

I have a shop that I typically use for small stuff like a fender bender in the family. They want $5K or so which seems steep, but I have no point of reference.

This would be a color change if it matters and I would expect that upon completion nobody would be able to look at it and see that it used to be a different color.

Thoughts?
 

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Posted by turbo50 (Member # 6700) on :
 
I just paid 7k for paint and body work on my 66. Its not shot yet, but the body work is done and car I'd blocked down 400 in primer. Waitin for paint booth......already paid for it was 7k and that was a buddy deal.


Last car I had used less paint and had minimal body work and 3500 was the buddy deal.

I'm talkin about paint so nice you don't want to leave the car in the parkin lot while u grab a drink or bit to eat.

5k sounds reasonable to me. Color change too?
 

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Posted by Luke87GT (Member # 21) on :
 
Thanks Dan.

Paint work is incredibly expensive but after my buddy painted my trunk recently I helped him cut it and can certainly appreciate how time consuming it can be.

It's hard to justify dishing out that kind of dough for a $6-8K car...

Call me crazy, but I've been wanting a white/silver 96-04 Cobra. Bland, I know, but I think I'm getting too old for the flash of laser red ice cream paint, lol.
 

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Posted by rmadison007 (Member # 8670) on :
 
Just painted my coupe...got quote 3k - 7k...ended paying 4.5k...was a deal and included the engine bay work...came out great...if the shop does excellent work then 5k sound reasonable...
 

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Posted by Luke87GT (Member # 21) on :
 
Thanks guys, that just confirms that I'd probably be better off buying a white/silver car and selling mine than paying $5K for a paint job.
 

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Posted by venomous99 (Member # 1917) on :
 
yes...great idea..white sn95, especially one already done up
 

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Posted by SydeWaySix (Member # 3596) on :
 
I've got a nicely done-up white 98 mustang with the "works" done to it already...its for sale when you're ready
 

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Posted by Luke87GT (Member # 21) on :
 

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Originally posted by SydeWaySix:
I've got a nicely done-up white 98 mustang with the "works" done to it already...its for sale when you're ready

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Thanks Ian, but I am not sure that I am too into 240rwhp DOHC Cobras

[ October 17, 2011, 02:01 PM: Message edited by: Luke87GT ]
 

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Posted by Luke87GT (Member # 21) on :
 

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yes...great idea..white sn95, especially one already done up

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Offer is still on the table Alex

Now that you are moving to more important things in life, you should unload that thing.
 

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Posted by venomous99 (Member # 1917) on :
 

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yes...great idea..white sn95, especially one already done up

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Offer is still on the table Alex

Now that you are moving to more important things in life, you should unload that thing.

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u never know.. we will just have to wait and see.
 

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Posted by SydeWaySix (Member # 3596) on :
 

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I've got a nicely done-up white 98 mustang with the "works" done to it already...its for sale when you're ready

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Thanks Ian, but I am not sure that I am to into 240rwhp DOHC Cobras

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260rwhp on a dynojet...240rwhp on a Mustang dyno...get it right

But It'll blow the doors off some 400+ hp cars on the track...thats all that matters to me
 

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Posted by 68dustin (Member # 5388) on :
 
400 bucks! with all the cars i have i couldnt afford paying 5k for paint jobs, so i decided to learn myself.

[ October 17, 2011, 01:28 PM: Message edited by: 68dustin ]
 

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Posted by Luke87GT (Member # 21) on :
 

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I've got a nicely done-up white 98 mustang with the "works" done to it already...its for sale when you're ready

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Thanks Ian, but I am not sure that I am to into 240rwhp DOHC Cobras

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260rwhp on a dynojet...240rwhp on a Mustang dyno...get it right

But It'll blow the doors off some 400+ hp cars on the track...thats all that matters to me

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Originally posted by Smoked50:
Here you go sir:

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/cto/2646973496.html

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Here you go sir:

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/cto/2646973496.html

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Looks good! But if I am going to sell my car, I'd probably be picky about the interior color too

Don't get me wrong, I like the tan, but would not be making any compromises given the circumstances as I would be giving up a pretty neat car to get the next one.

Alex, let's deal All your car needs is a wing delete and it's good to go in my book!

[ October 17, 2011, 02:03 PM: Message edited by: Luke87GT ]
 

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Posted by Luke87GT (Member # 21) on :
 

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Originally posted by Smoked50:
Here you go sir:

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/cto/2646973496.html

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I like it! But it has a wing. Luke already hates it. Lol.

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LOL
 

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Posted by venomous99 (Member # 1917) on :
 

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Here you go sir:

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/cto/2646973496.html

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Looks good! But if I am going to sell my car, I'd probably be picky about the interior color too

Don't get me wrong, I like the tan, but would not be making any compromises given the circumstances as I would be giving up a pretty neat car to get the next one.

Alex, let's deal All your car needs is a wing delete and it's good to go in my book!

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this


or this... s281 looks better


 

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Posted by turbo50 (Member # 6700) on :
 
If I ever get stuck with one of those hideous cars, while its for sale and sittin in my driveway cuz its sooo ugly, it will atleast have the s281 wing on it.

Wingless cars remind me of lx hatch and coupes with no tail pipes
 

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Posted by NEIGHT (Member # 8741) on :
 
FREE
 

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Posted by v-town coupe (Member # 2771) on :
 
$5-10k seems to be the general price, of course color,how much body work, and what your willing to do all(take doors apart,peel off weather stripping etc.) play a big part. there is a guy here in town doing some pretty decent work for about $2500-$3000 that includes materials but if you get into some of the crazy colors it goes up. my car was about $6k to get it repainted about 5yrs ago but that was windows out doors off etc and most of the rust had already been repaired by the time it went in.
 

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Posted by East Bay 50 (Member # 8081) on :
 
I honestly cant see spending 5k painting a foxbody or any car that is only worth 6k or so...

[ October 17, 2011, 03:22 PM: Message edited by: East Bay 50 ]
 

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Posted by SPIDER_STANG (Member # 8658) on :
 
Quality cost so thats a fair ball park price!! But like someone said! The body work needed can change that price fast.
 

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Posted by Luke87GT (Member # 21) on :
 
AlexP, let's see some more pics of the beast!

And I shit you not, If that first image had fresh paint and the same high end wheels, it would be curtains for the 2nd pic
 

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Posted by Slowback67 (Member # 6348) on :
 
I am helping my dad with a build right now and the paint job was 600.00........ I'll be posting before/after pics when " it's " done.
 

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Posted by NEIGHT (Member # 8741) on :
 

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Wasn't playin I'm just waiting for my paint to get fucked up N I'll probably respray mine or might change it to Torch Red
 

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Posted by 91SuperchargedNotchOn24s (Member # 10866) on :
 
I just payed $3500 for candy paint.door jambs,under trunk,under hood all painted.all moldings and quarter windows removed light body work.and he used house of kolor candy!!!
 

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Posted by v-town coupe (Member # 2771) on :
 

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I just payed $3500 for candy paint.door jambs,under trunk,under hood all painted.all moldings and quarter windows removed light body work.and he used house of kolor candy!!!

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I just payed $3500 for candy paint.door jambs,under trunk,under hood all painted.all moldings and quarter windows removed light body work.and he used house of kolor candy!!!

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pics?

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Originally posted by turbo50:
5k sounds reasonable to me. Color change too?

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Posted by 91SuperchargedNotchOn24s (Member # 10866) on :
 

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I just payed $3500 for candy paint.door jambs,under trunk,under hood all painted.all moldings and quarter windows removed light body work.and he used house of kolor candy!!!

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pics?

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Posted by 91SuperchargedNotchOn24s (Member # 10866) on :
 

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Originally posted by 91SuperchargedNotchOn24s:
I just payed $3500 for candy paint.door jambs,under trunk,under hood all painted.all moldings and quarter windows removed light body work.and he used house of kolor candy!!!

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pics?

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Lol! Don't kno how!! Can send to your email or number

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Originally posted by 91SuperchargedNotchOn24s:
I just payed $3500 for candy paint.door jambs,under trunk,under hood all painted.all moldings and quarter windows removed light body work.and he used house of kolor candy!!!

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pics?

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Originally posted by v-town coupe:

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Originally posted by 91SuperchargedNotchOn24s:
I just payed $3500 for candy paint.door jambs,under trunk,under hood all painted.all moldings and quarter windows removed light body work.and he used house of kolor candy!!!

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pics?

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Posted by Camara90 (Member # 134) on :
 
speechless,
 

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Posted by DLo (Member # 6133) on :
 
I think I see a transfer case under that car

But hey, it's your vehicle, your money. Just not my cup of tea.

[ October 19, 2011, 09:34 AM: Message edited by: DLo ]
 

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Posted by Smoked50 (Member # 9592) on :
 

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I just payed $3500 for candy paint.door jambs,under trunk,under hood all painted.all moldings and quarter windows removed light body work.and he used house of kolor candy!!!

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just burn it... or take it off roading

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+1, take it off roading and fly it off a cliff
 

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Posted by fredfifty (Member # 10320) on :
 
how about shaving a vert trunk (removing rack)and repainting it the same color..whats the average $$ on something like that?
 

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Posted by Sic Wit it 50 (Member # 4119) on :
 
If your in the north bay sac area go to Nor Cal Customz my cuzens body shop
 

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Posted by NEIGHT (Member # 8741) on :
 
How the hell do u stop that coupe!? rims are so big u can barely see the damn brakes N ur supercharged? Get ready to hit a wall or rear end someone
 

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Posted by v-town coupe (Member # 2771) on :
 
not really into candy painted foxes just wanted to see the paint job, and for what you paid it looks pretty good in pics. if it looks that good up close id say your body guy hooked you up at that price!
 

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Posted by Luke87GT (Member # 21) on :
 
Unique car above certainly.

I bet those wheels result in an enormous compromise in terms of perfomance (power required to turn them as well as rolling resistance).
 

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Posted by 91SuperchargedNotchOn24s (Member # 10866) on :
 

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I just payed $3500 for candy paint.door jambs,under trunk,under hood all painted.all moldings and quarter windows removed light body work.and he used house of kolor candy!!!

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just burn it... or take it off roading

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How the hell do u stop that coupe!? rims are so big u can barely see the damn brakes N ur supercharged? Get ready to hit a wall or rear end someone

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Haha never that! It's got 13" cobra brakes
 

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Posted by 68dustin (Member # 5388) on :
 
Lol everyone has there own likes and dislikes. Nice lookin color pretty close to mine. Are u gonna cut and buff it?
 

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Posted by 91SuperchargedNotchOn24s (Member # 10866) on :
 

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not really into candy painted foxes just wanted to see the paint job, and for what you paid it looks pretty good in pics. if it looks that good up close id say your body guy hooked you up at that price!

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Lol everyone has there own likes and dislikes. Nice lookin color pretty close to mine. Are u gonna cut and buff it?

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Originally posted by 91SuperchargedNotchOn24s:
I just payed $3500 for candy paint.door jambs,under trunk,under hood all painted.all moldings and quarter windows removed light body work.and he used house of kolor candy!!!

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just burn it... or take it off roading

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Why don't you burn that mustang you just painted?haha!!!

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I seen you bruh. You passed by me on broadway.
 

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Posted by triple b (Member # 8763) on :
 
I payed $1800 plus a rolled 4 cyl notch. Tney told me one week, it took 2.5 weeks but hey i am very happy with the result black is hard a fuk to make perfect!

 

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Posted by triple b (Member # 8763) on :
 
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Originally posted by 91SuperchargedNotchOn24s:
I just payed $3500 for candy paint.door jambs,under trunk,under hood all painted.all moldings and quarter windows removed light body work.and he used house of kolor candy!!!

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pics?

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