...to paint an xB? Who would you take it to? No custom job, just one color and clear coat.

 

I can almost guarantee you there isn't a single person that can guarantee an amount. Your best bet is to check with some local painters and get quotes.

Want jams painted, under hood.. things like this will make the amount different...

 

If you want a good job done right, you're looking at about $5,000 minimum.

 

Factory color? $1500-$2000 depending on the shop.

New color = $$$ Depends what color, paint type and how good of job they do.
To get in the engine bay, door jambs ect., you'll pay big money.

-THE DON

 

Of course the door jambs and all that would cost more, but other than that why would the stock color be any more than a new color?

Sorry, I've painted cars, and I know what it takes to get a good finish. The prep work is what's going to kill you. The painting itself can be done in a few hours with a few hundred dollars worth of material.

That being said, the prep work is going to be the same, regardless of what color is sprayed.

 

where ever you go make sure they use good Dupont, PPG and NOT an econmy clear coat like the cheaper OMNI brands. Paints are a seious choice cause the improper primer, base or clear coats could lead to flat spots, an even finish or metallics , orange peel or worse peeling.

also yeah it could cost as much as 2-5k if you want them to do all the way inside and out of door jams and parts.

this is the opinion of someone that sprays a lot of automotive paints and does vehicle graphics for a living. - good luck

 

Maaco, $199 LOL. Nah, just shop around and talk to others in your area or go to auto paint stores and ask for a reference.

 

Ask around before you make a decision. Avoid the Maaco.

 

Agreed. Honestly, if you want the best finish ever use DuPont Chroma Premeir products. The clear has a high solids content and is UV stabilized. This paint is suitable for show cars. I painted my Mustang with it and I've never seen a car shine more anywhere. The sealer, paint and clear will cost about $700 for a whole car.

 

my xB is costing my $2500 for 2 colors made with dupont paint (NOT OEM colors trust me haha) door jambs and all. i went to autobody by duie in yardville nj.

 

I'd call that a good deal, assuming they do a decent job.

 

What about a matte black or gray primer? I think it would be nice with a good pistripe job.

 

But very difficult to keep clean.

 

 

Yes! That's what i'm talking about.

 

Man just hit up ES autobody, I'm sure you have one around the way. Look it up in the yellow pages Earl Schib Autobody!! LOLZ!! J/K man don't go there they do the worst work I have ever seen! They just paint right over your old color.

But seriously, your going to have to decide if you want door jams, engine bay, etc. painted the same color. The paint is the cheap part, the labor/prep is what will be the death/rebirth of your vehicle. Sloppy prep work means sloppy paint job.

Good Luck!!!

 

Yeah, if you dont prep it right, I dont care how good the paint or the painter is it will look like crap. At my shop, the prices start at $900 for same color and no body work. It goes up from there.

Alot of people dont realize what goes into changing a color. Its ALOT of work. If you have a pattern and you want to go through the jambs (like it should) it gets reall pricey then.

Dont scimp in this department. You will regret it every time you walk out to your car. And remember that the paint is the first thing everybody see's about your ride.

Josh