KamikazeTL

This guy gave me an estimate for fixing my dents and painting my whole car. The paint is Metallic blue and it is a Stage 1 paint. He quoted me $814.00 Should I do it or Should I not?

yunginTL

seems too cheap?

KamikazeTL

Yeah because it is a stage 1 paint.

yunginTL

i dunno anythin about paint

NFLblitze1

thats a good price for a first stage paint job, although this isn't an installation its more of an art so sometimes paying the extra money benefits you. also, ive seen some pretty bad paint jobs so id consider getting a second stage paint job atleast.

KamikazeTL

The third stage paint job is $1700.00 and I saw a sample. It was a metallic blue mustang saleen I think? It was so glossy. I wonder how the stage 1 metallic blue would look? What do you guys think? The reason why I don't want to go for stage 3 is because I have a low budget. I still need to buy new rims, tein springs along with the camber kit.

NFLblitze1

the place where your getting the paint job done....are they also an autobody shop?

NFLblitze1

also...to add...glossy is always better. if they are also an autobody shop, im sure if u bought all the parts u wanted...the rims, springs, camber kit, im sure if u did it all at once u could get some sort of discount on the installation....unless ur planning to install urself...

but i still would recommend atleast a second stage paint job, thats one of the big things about your car, ive seen first stage paint jobs that chip and the paint looks plain etc. if ur on a budget then 3rd stage is out of the question but the 2nd stage using the glossy coat to it will really protect ur car and make it shine.

KamikazeTL

Yes they are

KamikazeTL

Second stage is around 1100 I think? Well worth it or what? I think your right so I might just save my money for second stage.

NFLblitze1

for the extra 300ish i think it would be worth it, in the long run, depending on how long you keep your car, and i would also advise to get some feedback from customers that use this shop.

and another tip saver....ask them if they can "save" you the tax if your willing to pay in cash.

fsttyms1

If its not base clear i wouldnt touch it!

theshrink

base clear?
... sorry I just plan on getting my car pertied up next year... cause i just bought it and I'm getting awefully pist about the scratches and I plan on keeping this car for a while

NYZGREATST

i agree. also remember that if changing the color of the car a $800 job will be pretty shifty

FiftyFive

this $800 includes all jams and everything? cheap as fuck, i wouldnt do it unless you have seen there work

TLTS

Research alot and then go for the gusto! don't cheat yourself! What the heck is 1st stage and 2nd stage and third stage paint jobs is this a Macco or Eral schieb, sounds bad if they have stages , all paint is either a good paint job or bad no inbetween , DON'T CHEAT YOURSELF! Good luck !

TLEXTREME

I'm taking a wild guess at the stages here but stage is how much they prep the carbefore repainting --stage 1 sand,spray and cleaar coat
stage 2 dissasemble,sand,prep,spray,clearcoat
stage 3 dissasemble,sand, prep-dents,dings,bondo ,ect,primer,spray clearcoat.

wild guessss no fire on my a$$ please ,correct me if i maybe wrong.

fsttyms1

paint is clasified in stages. Single stage is enamel/laquer finishes, 2 stage is base clear, then alot of newer paints are Tri Coat and even,4 stage, (meaning it takes acouple colors and layers to achieve the finished color

415ua5

DONT GET STAGE 1....its the cheapest most basic paint job.....my old 240 had a stage 1 paint job and it didnt even look that nice on a 15 year old car!!! TLs are nice cars man you dont want a bad paint job. even 1100 sounds kind of cheap. a good paint job with OEM specs will cost at least 2-3 gs