Well I was just wondering how much the wallet would suffer for a pro-paint job, existing color on my 95 single cab 4x4. Anyone have one painted lately? Just kind of curious before looking.

 

one color, maybe 1500. if you have a two tone like me, 2000-3000. depends on a lot of different factors, but a couple grand is a ballpark

 

plus the general bodywork necessary, depends on the condition of the truck

 

The above are all good points. I just got done having a classic Mustang painted. My opinion is that the biggest single expense is going to be the quality of the paint you choose. The paint & clearcoat by themselves can cost over a grand if you're going for a paint job that will last another 15 or 20 years. The biggest investment in time is good body work. Likewise, the biggest unknown is what's under your current paint (unless you've owned it the whole time!). Also, are you going to paint over the current paint or strip it off? If you're like me, I have some bare spots on my F-150 so those will have to be filled and feathered so the new paint on top looks smooth. The actual painting can be done in just a day or two once everything else is ready to go.

Also, the more you do yourself, the less it impacts the bank account. Taking off emblems, weatherstripping, and mouldings yourself can save a little. If you want to try your hand at body work, that will save you a lot of labor cost.

Hope that helps!
Bryan

 

Yea, do all the work and pay someone to spray it. Or do it like me and spray it in your front yard under the trees.

 

good ole spray can =P dont have to worry bout scratching it, lol

 

Thanks for some insight, the body is in good shape. Guess I'll be exploring a price now and thanks for the tips.

 

For a factory clean look paint job, you are prob looking at $3,000. And also have to consider if you want the inside doorjams done, ect ect. They will ask you that stuff and it all adds up.

I believe most shops charge a lil extra for trucks and vans due to surface area being larger. Whatever you do, avoid Maaco like the plague. There's a reason they are the cheapest....

 

Stay away from Maaco! There jobs are beyond ****ty! Their clear coat on their top of the line paint job peeled within 4 years. And I cost $1500!

 

thought maaco had a lifetime warranty against that.