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**CC69Rat** · 12-06-2011, 08:37 PM

I agree with everything that has been said, and just to add ..

good materials are not cheap. If you go with a single stage paint it can save some money and quality base / clear jobs can cost $1500+ just in materials alone.

In my past experience if you take it to a good reputable shop and agree on a price up front the painter will generally do a better job than the agreed price just on sheer work ethic.

Also, never pay in full up front. A little help to buy materials is cool but a finished job = paid in full. Ask me how I know.

12-06-2011, 08:37 PM	#8
CC69Rat Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,205	Re: How much to expect to pay for a nice paint job? I agree with everything that has been said, and just to add .. good materials are not cheap. If you go with a single stage paint it can save some money and quality base / clear jobs can cost $1500+ just in materials alone. In my past experience if you take it to a good reputable shop and agree on a price up front the painter will generally do a better job than the agreed price just on sheer work ethic. Also, never pay in full up front. A little help to buy materials is cool but a finished job = paid in full. Ask me how I know. __________________ Chad 1967 C10 SWB - Project Savannah - 6.0/4L80 Currently underway 1968 C10 SWB - TOTY 2018, 50th Anniversary Tribute Project * Sold * Pride and Joy 1986 Silverado Short Fleet - Scarlet Sold 1985 Silverado Short Fleet Sold 2022 Jeep Gladiator Mojave 2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted, Built 1992 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted 2013 Honda Accord EX-L v6 Coupe 6spd (wife's ride)