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I can get a paint job at Maaco for $299. And it will peel in 2 years. Or I can spend $20,000 on a custom job. IRL, we would chose something in between.
What do you think a "good" paint job would cost? What would you pay to paint car if you have to get it done?
We are thinking of getting a late model (2013) CR-V, and paint it, something for exciting. I'm sure the OEM paint is still excellent.
Do you think that is sort of a waste? If the paint job is $3,000, that could be the price of a new 2015 CR-V.
For me to decide if this is even a good idea, what do you think a good paint job should cost me?
What is going to determine the paint job is the prep, because a paint job is as only as good as the prep work that goes into it. Does the car have dents? Does it have big rock chips in the paint? Are you planning to take the windows our and paint the door jams?
There are a lot of variables that need to be addressed as to how deep into this you want to go. That is what is going to drive the prices up very quickly.
I paid about 4k to have my whole 06 TL painted in the same OEM Royal Blue, there was a significant amount of rust repair required to the wheel wells and one of the front doors. The front end and hood was beat to say the least from rock chips so a lot of work was required there as well. Hope this helps. But why the hell are you painting a 2013?? That thing SHOULD be still be really good paint wise
<p>I'm not sure I understand the concept behind this... but if you really want to put that money into a CR-V that doesn't need a paint job I'd say be prepared to spend $5k-$8k for a good paint job with the jams, etc. More if it needs a lot of prep. Also keep in mind that the estimates we provide may vary by state/region, etc..</p><p>I'd say wrap it for $2k-$4k and be done with it...</p><p> </p>
just get the maaco special for $299 it'll look awesome for 1 minute lol
But in all seriousness I wouldn't even consider painting it , just use that money to put down on the 2015 CRV. And I'm pretty sure you can get that Opti Coat stuff on a new vehicle and they guarantee your paint for a long time!
Last edited by Oh Sickest TL; 08-18-2015 at 05:06 PM.
I paid about 4k to have my whole 06 TL painted in the same OEM Royal Blue, there was a significant amount of rust repair required to the wheel wells and one of the front doors. The front end and hood was beat to say the least from rock chips so a lot of work was required there as well. Hope this helps. But why the hell are you painting a 2013?? That thing SHOULD be still be really good paint wise
I'll use this reply to respond. I'm painting a 2013 (for example) because we want a different color. That's all. Don't like any of the CR-V colors. I can substitute RV-4, and ask the same question. Or 2012, or 2010.
I think this idea is not going to work just because any good acceptable paint job is going to cost too much for what it is worth, in this case.
What do you think your job would cost if there were no rust, or chip repair?
Last edited by cabanalane; 08-18-2015 at 05:16 PM.
I paid 4k but that was a cash deal. with taxes it was around 5k so the shop took off the taxes AND about $500 off the principle. I also didnt get my engine bay and door jambs painted though. It just really all depends man
just get the maaco special for $299 it'll look awesome for 1 minute lol
But in all seriousness I wouldn't even consider painting it , just use that money to put down on the 2015 CRV. And I'm pretty sure you can get that Opti Coat stuff on a new vehicle and they guarantee your paint for a long time!
I'll use this reply to respond. I'm painting a 2013 (for example) because we want a different color. That's all. Don't like any of the CR-V colors. I can substitute RV-4, and ask the same question. Or 2012, or 2010.
I think this idea is not going to work just because any good acceptable paint job is going to cost too much for what it is worth, in this case.
What do you think your job would cost if there were no rust, or chip repair?
any quality job is going to be $4-6k and can reach higher.
if you get something that cost $3k or less, be prepared to lose a lot of money...
as you theoretically destroyed a perfectly OEM colored car, as resale value will tank.
PLUS, the quality of the job will SUCK
I sold my WDP 02 TL-S to a close buddy. was in great shape but some areas of the paint were in need of attention as you can a assume that a 13 year old northern car would. anyways he got the WHOLE car painted for $1700 LOL. It looks like absolute shit. Runs, fish eyes, masking marks, cheap paint and clear, the whole nine yards. He wouldn't be able to get shit for the car now.. And he thought I was crazy when I said I was paying 4k for mine, he kept saying I'm getting ripped off and to go to his guy. Lol
Really depends on where you live and what type of shops are around
I got mine painted a few years ago in Kona Blue for $1600 all-around with base coat and 3 coats of clear and 3 coats of paint. So far it has been good and they gave me a lifetime warranty on it (whatever that is worth). I checked the coat with a coat meter and its still have many years to go too.
Too be honest, if I had a garage, I'd do it myself.
Really depends on where you live and what type of shops are around
I got mine painted a few years ago in Kona Blue for $1600 all-around with base coat and 3 coats of clear and 3 coats of paint. So far it has been good and they gave me a lifetime warranty on it (whatever that is worth). I checked the coat with a coat meter and its still have many years to go too.
Too be honest, if I had a garage, I'd do it myself.
And I mean for $500, you can paint your entire car, with like $300 of that being for the equipment. After that it's about $200 to change the color. Not a bad option in my mind.
And you can always remove it and have the original paint nicely preserved for when you go to sell, etc...
And I mean for $500, you can paint your entire car, with like $300 of that being for the equipment. After that it's about $200 to change the color. Not a bad option in my mind.
And you can always remove it and have the original paint nicely preserved for when you go to sell, etc...
Better than painting the car, regardless of how good of a job it is, and losing money on it.
I've never dipped a car and likely never will, but if I wanted to change the color, why not go this way? I recently saw a vibrant blue looking dipped 3G TL here in town... It looked really nice.
Strip that shit in a couple hours and it's good as new again!
as you theoretically destroyed a perfectly OEM colored car, as resale value will tank. PLUS, the quality of the job will SUCK you're playing a losing game.
This is why I am a fan of wraps. You can do it in any color, change it whenever, and the whole time you're protecting your OEM paint. It's also cheaper than a paint job and is not permanent... so when you decide to sell you can either leave the wrap on, or take it off to reveal the OEM color (or let the buyer decide)...</p>
Yessir, I agree with wrapping also, however, I thought it was still about $2500-3000 to wrap a car, no? Much cheaper than a proper paint job, but still not cheap
Better than painting the car, regardless of how good of a job it is, and losing money on it.
I've never dipped a car and likely never will, but if I wanted to change the color, why not go this way? I recently saw a vibrant blue looking dipped 3G TL here in town... It looked really nice.
Strip that shit in a couple hours and it's good as new again!
Because it looks like sh1t. It takes a very long time to mask and trim off all the over spray you get when dipping a car and it still looks like ass after the fact. On top of that, it's not all that durable.
If one is buying a brand new RS7, you can get it in any color you want and with a factory paint job for less than the cost of a wrap. What the hell is the point of dipping it after the fact?
Originally Posted by juniorbean
<p>This is why I am a fan of wraps. You can do it in any color, change it whenever, and the whole time you're protecting your OEM paint. It's also cheaper than a paint job and is not permanent... so when you decide to sell you can either leave the wrap on, or take it off to reveal the OEM color (or let the buyer decide)...</p>
I get this for some of the more exotic and hard to come by cars but we are talking about a 2 year old used Honda CRV here.
Originally Posted by TacoBello
Yessir, I agree with wrapping also, however, I thought it was still about $2500-3000 to wrap a car, no? Much cheaper than a proper paint job, but still not cheap
It is that expensive. But more durable and better looking than dipping the car.
Because it looks like sh1t. It takes a very long time to mask and trim off all the over spray you get when dipping a car and it still looks like ass after the fact. On top of that, it's not all that durable.
Hmmmmm, good to know, I've never dipped anything on my cars.
But then again, it takes a long time to mask shit off on a car too if painting it, unless, you're paying for a proper paint job and everything gets disassembled, which likely isn't the case here.
The link I posted sells what they call "professional" dip kits, not just some aerosol cans. I mean, the cars on their site look great, but pictures can often lie. I'd like to see a car up close.
Either way, it was just an option for the OP who apparently has now disappeared, lol.
I get this for some of the more exotic and hard to come by cars but we are talking about a 2 year old used Honda CRV here.
If someone wants to have a car wrapped, who cares what kind it is? Not my money, not my car. If he wants to pay to wrap a used CRV, more power to him. No sweat off my sack...</p><p> </p>
Yessir, I agree with wrapping also, however, I thought it was still about $2500-3000 to wrap a car, no? Much cheaper than a proper paint job, but still not cheap
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Originally Posted by juniorbean
I'm not sure I understand the concept behind this... but if you really want to put that money into a CR-V that doesn't need a paint job I'd say be prepared to spend $5k-$8k for a good paint job with the jams, etc. More if it needs a lot of prep. Also keep in mind that the estimates we provide may vary by state/region, etc..</p><p>I'd say wrap it for $2k-$4k and be done with it...
Hmmmmm, good to know, I've never dipped anything on my cars. But then again, it takes a long time to mask shit off on a car too if painting it, unless, you're paying for a proper paint job and everything gets disassembled, which likely isn't the case here. The link I posted sells what they call "professional" dip kits, not just some aerosol cans. I mean, the cars on their site look great, but pictures can often lie. I'd like to see a car up close. Either way, it was just an option for the OP who apparently has now disappeared, lol.
"Looks like shit" is subjective. What SamDoe thinks looks like shit, you may like... and vice versa. I've seen several dipped cars that look great. But, if you do a crappy job, there is no hiding it. I've seen some of those too.</p><p>But yes, dipping it is always an option...</p>
Hmmmmm, good to know, I've never dipped anything on my cars.
But then again, it takes a long time to mask shit off on a car too if painting it, unless, you're paying for a proper paint job and everything gets disassembled, which likely isn't the case here.
The link I posted sells what they call "professional" dip kits, not just some aerosol cans. I mean, the cars on their site look great, but pictures can often lie. I'd like to see a car up close.
Either way, it was just an option for the OP who apparently has now disappeared, lol.
I'm not really sure what a "professional dip kit" is but it is a spray system. Maybe it's with a HVLP gun? I have no idea but the point of dip is to spray it on and peel it off.
I'd be shocked if it only cost $500 to properly dip an entire car and not have it look like ass. It would cost that much in materials alone.
Originally Posted by juniorbean
<p>"Looks like shit" is subjective. What SamDoe thinks looks like shit, you may like... and vice versa. I've seen several dipped cars that look great. But, if you do a crappy job, there is no hiding it. I've seen some of those too.</p><p>But yes, dipping it is always an option...</p>
You've seen people who have dipped an entire car that looks good? Kudos to you, every one I've seen looks like a crappy (and failed) attempt at a matte finish. That said, dip looks awesome on trim parts and/or wheels that you want to change the color of. I just wouldn't do an entire car in it.
I'm not really sure what a "professional dip kit" is but it is a spray system. Maybe it's with a HVLP gun? I have no idea but the point of dip is to spray it on and peel it off.
I'd be shocked if it only cost $500 to properly dip an entire car and not have it look like ass. It would cost that much in materials alone.
You've seen people who have dipped an entire car that looks good? Kudos to you, every one I've seen looks like a crappy (and failed) attempt at a matte finish. That said, dip looks awesome on trim parts and/or wheels that you want to change the color of. I just wouldn't do an entire car in it.
Yes, the $500 is just for equipment and paint. Once you have the equipment, it's only $200 to get enough paint for another color change.
You'd have to apply it yourself, although, the website that sells it apparently has qualified installers across the US. No idea what that would cost though. I sure as hell wouldn't pay someone $1000 to dip my car. I can't imagine it being any cheaper than that, but who knows...
I'm not really sure what a "professional dip kit" is but it is a spray system. Maybe it's with a HVLP gun? I have no idea but the point of dip is to spray it on and peel it off.
I'd be shocked if it only cost $500 to properly dip an entire car and not have it look like ass. It would cost that much in materials alone.
You've seen people who have dipped an entire car that looks good? Kudos to you, every one I've seen looks like a crappy (and failed) attempt at a matte finish. That said, dip looks awesome on trim parts and/or wheels that you want to change the color of. I just wouldn't do an entire car in it.
I have seen (and have dipped 2 myself) dipped cars that looked fantastic. If its done by inexperienced kids in the driveway its not going to turn out good. If its done in a controlled environment with someone using proper equipment it will look good AND be very durable.
I have seen (and have dipped 2 myself) dipped cars that looked fantastic. If its done by inexperienced kids in the driveway its not going to turn out good. If its done in a controlled environment with someone using proper equipment it will look good AND be very durable.
^ What's the cost to properly dip a car done by a pro?
08-18-2015, 04:17 PM
it'll look awesome for 1 minute lol
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