Average price for a body work/paint in USA?

[V1G0R]

Well...the title says it all! I know that the request is stronger in CA, for example, so I guess the price is lower than here in Quebec, Canada... I was just wondering how big is the difference. I got a Acura Vigor with minor rust and the price for a body work/paint is between 5k and 8k...

[MommysLittleMonster]

Depends on where you go and how bad your paint is.

A regular shop will charge $3k+ for a good paintjob. If you want to do it on the cheap, you could always go to MAACO. Expect a pretty shitty job when you're done, though.

[M0ar.Stickers]

[V1G0R]

Shhhhh

[mrg7243]

2 rupees

[V1G0R]

2 rupees...I think I got enough then!

[devon.818]

quality body work=MONEY MONEY MONEY

my boy got flabergastered when we he got quoted 4-5k to have a mtech kit installed on his e30 then a full color change with ppg....

remember, you're paying for a skill that takes many many years to master, on top of costs of paint and materials.

paint alone is 1-2k for full paint job.
you know how many man hours it takes to fully prep a car? A LOT lol

[andybob]

quality body work=MONEY MONEY MONEY

my boy got flabergastered when we he got quoted 4-5k to have a mtech kit installed on his e30 then a full color change with ppg....

remember, you're paying for a skill that takes many many years to master, on top of costs of paint and materials.

paint alone is 1-2k for full paint job.
you know how many man hours it takes to fully prep a car? A LOT lol

Basically everything this guy just said.

I went to school for paint and body. Paint itself isn't cheap.

If you can do some of the body work/rust work yourself you can save a bit of money. Get it as best as you can and have them finish it out.

A full color change is a bitch. To do the jams properly takes a bit of disassembling to do it right, especially under the hood and stuff.

[NorCalFocus]

Paint isn't cheap but its not 1k-2k. Even at $300 for a gallon your not using that much.

But yes paint work isn't cheap.

[devon.818]

you COULD, although not advisable, go maaco.

before people start an uproar, the only way you go maaco is doing ALL the prep yourself, removing trim, lights, clips, anything that isn't getting painted and taping off anything that can't be removed.
then delivering the car on a trailer.

wont be the best paintjob, but def not the worst

remember, prep is your make or break.


fyi,, im not a painter or body man, just work alongside them and have had a few cars sprayed.

[V1G0R]

I think I'd rather just wait longer to get the money for a professional paint job! Would love to do it myself but I can't find a really clear explanation on how to do it properly at home.

[Rob&co]

Wrap it up buddy!

[Rebounder]

you COULD, although not advisable, go maaco.

before people start an uproar, the only way you go maaco is doing ALL the prep yourself, removing trim, lights, clips, anything that isn't getting painted and taping off anything that can't be removed.
then delivering the car on a trailer.

wont be the best paintjob, but def not the worst

remember, prep is your make or break.


fyi,, im not a painter or body man, just work alongside them and have had a few cars sprayed.

it could be the best job but like you said maaco is for spraying not for prep. laying it down right takes pratice or a good feel for spraying, maacos got plenty of that. good prep takes time. maaco doesn't have much of that.

paint varys wildly depending on what it is. some hues are more 500 at the the cheapest to 2000 for paint. cost for labor will eat you alive

[hpaul47]

The man himself said it.

[MommysLittleMonster]

Paint isn't cheap but its not 1k-2k. Even at $300 for a gallon your not using that much.

But yes paint work isn't cheap.

Clearly you've never painted.

Primer- ~$150-200
Paint- $3-500 for color (at least a gallon, if not more)
Clear- ~$300
Reducer/activator- ~$100
Thinner for cleaning- $50
Sandpaper- $50 for dry, $50 for wet
Rubbing Compounds- $50-60
Tape, paper, rags- $100
Time- $$$$$