Price of a paint job nowadays? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

wwotr · 06-20-2009, 06:00 PM

OK.
Its been about 10 years since I had an entire vehicle painted, and I'm SURE that costs have skyrocketed.
I'm asking for "Generalities" here....you know a "Ballpark Figure" based on the info I can provide.
I know the variables, like Body work ect that factor into a paint job,
so here goes nothin'.....

I'm looking to get my 72 GMC Shortbed Fleetside painted.
Looking to have it painted a single color with some simple pin stripping.
In a "perfect world" I'd like the doors, tailgate removed , painted and re-assembled.
Also want the complete interior done (in the same color as the Exterior).
It would be a Daily Driver but would also like to show it at local Car Shows.
Don't need the engine bay painted or the inside of the bed, as the Bed will have some type of Rhino Lining in it.

What can I expect to pay for something like this?

Roger

rustyescott · 06-20-2009, 06:22 PM

try maaco should be fair price.depends on how much prep you do first rusty

mbgmike · 06-20-2009, 06:45 PM

We charge from $1300 to $2000 for a basic paint job. minimal body work no color change on most all vehicles. Thats a paint job you are still proud to drive around in.

Our usual jobs with rust repair average from $3700 to $4500 but they can run upwards of $7000 pretty quickly depending on rust.
We have alot of people that come in with a $1500 car and we tell them to go to Maaco.

**leddzepp** · 06-20-2009, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by rustyescott

try maaco should be fair price.depends on how much prep you do first rusty

I agree. I took my Jeeps there a lot, and they always did a good job. Definitely not show quality, but great for a driver. The more prep work you do yourself, the better the price. Make sure you remove all exterior trim, side markers, bumpers, etc. While they do a good paint job, they are horrible with masking stuff off.

tim21391 · 06-20-2009, 07:18 PM

cost for me be will $100 for a professional paint job on my truck

big_al_71 · 06-20-2009, 07:22 PM

In miami you are looking 2k-3k for a real descent paint job...

wwotr · 06-20-2009, 07:26 PM

See I should have around $5k-$6K, but figured at least $1K of that will go to a new front bumper,Front Chrome around the Headlights and a Cowl hood.
I was hoping to pay about $3500.00.

Roger

wwotr · 06-20-2009, 08:03 PM

ADENDUM:

The BLACK TRUCK (is what I have).

The GREEN TRUCK (is what I want).

Roger

wwotr · 06-20-2009, 08:05 PM

Sorry forgot pictures..........

DavidB · 06-20-2009, 08:12 PM

Between $500 an $10,000 depending on quality. My truck is pretty straight with the typical rust places and I was quoted $5500 which I thought was pretty fair when you consider the time and parts involved to do it right.

ZombieWeinerDog · 06-20-2009, 08:21 PM

mine was about 7k, that included some bodywork and a friend discount

big mike71 · 06-20-2009, 08:24 PM

The paint on that green one probably cost a $1000 just for the paint.

Longhorn Man · 06-20-2009, 08:37 PM

moved to the paint and body section... seems like a good place to ask a paint and body question

70stroker · 06-20-2009, 09:07 PM

All these guys are exactly right on prices. thats why i spent 260 bucks and took about 20 hours of my time (about 2 to 3 hours a night) and painted mine myself. check out my thread my hand at body and paint is the name of it.

Its not a 10k plus show quality paint, but its a above par daily driver. Which is after all what you want..... just food for thought plus you can be proud you did it yourself.

SeanPaintsFlames · 06-20-2009, 09:25 PM

Yeah, that green looks kinda like a candy. You may be able to pull something like that off with a regular base/clear, but it may not be as vibrant. I could be wrong. Do you have a specific color code for what you want?
I agree about taking off as much stuff as you can. Maaco won't be able to do that paint job for you, btw.

wwotr · 06-20-2009, 09:39 PM

I believe the paint I was looking at was a Dupont "Madori Sour Apple Green".

I'm not looking for THAT EXACT kind of finish, but I'm not going to pay over $5K for whatever I choose.

BTW...thanks for eveyones help.

So do I need the link to the "Paint Section", or will the replies be forwarded over to THIS Thread?

If not...can I get a link please.
Roger

**LockDoc** · 06-20-2009, 09:57 PM

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I have $1479.32 in paint supplies (PPG OMNI Base/Clear) and that is with the guy that painted my trucks discount. I did most of the body work (didn't need much) and a lot of the sanding and masking. I can tell you this, to get a nice finish takes a LOT of priming and sanding, and sanding and polishing. A couple of days I thought my arms were going to fall off...(no smiley here) Whatever a good painter gets for a show quality paint job he earns every penny of it! I traded labor for the paint job on the Red & White Truck but there is no doubt in my mind if I hired it all done it would have been at least 8 Grand....

LockDoc

wwotr · 06-21-2009, 04:00 PM

Well thats not gonna happen on this end. After 3 years and 7 operations,
I have no Strength/Dexderity left in my arms/hands.
Everything Prep wise will have to be done by the Paint shop.
I had Macco paint 2 of my Vehicles, and for the price I was pleased.
I had a 70 Camaro that I did the Bodywork and they charged me $1300.00 to paint t White w/ Orange SS Stripes.
Due to MY poor workmanship the paint started to peel after about 10 months.
I REALLY think that I can get what I'm looking for in the $3-4.5K price range.
I realize it wont be "House Of Color" (like the picture I posted), but there are some nice looking Greens I've seen on Early 2000 Jeeps, Scions and Honda Preludes, that would fit the bill.
Roger

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Originally Posted by 70stroker

All these guys are exactly right on prices. thats why i spent 260 bucks and took about 20 hours of my time (about 2 to 3 hours a night) and painted mine myself. check out my thread my hand at body and paint is the name of it.

Its not a 10k plus show quality paint, but its a above par daily driver. Which is after all what you want..... just food for thought plus you can be proud you did it yourself.

mbgmike · 06-21-2009, 04:13 PM

How about that green that BAD6772 has on his project truck. It looks real good

wwotr · 06-21-2009, 04:22 PM

Link?
Photo?
Maybe I could get in touch with him also!

Roger

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Originally Posted by mbgmike

How about that green that BAD6772 has on his project truck. It looks real good

bad6772 · 06-21-2009, 09:15 PM

what do ya want to know..?

bad6772 · 06-21-2009, 09:18 PM

Project Sweet Pea

79gmcc15 · 06-22-2009, 02:59 AM

I don't know if this will help. but didn't Gearz fairly recently do a show on how to paint with Candy? didn't he use Dupli-color?? it looked OK.

nuke1 · 06-22-2009, 09:16 AM

at our shop, to do a complete color change with the normal amount of rust, then you have fitments.... it would be about 12000 in canadian. and that green is alot, cause that is the color mine is going, limetime. about 2-3thousand by the time you are done with everything.

nuke1 · 06-22-2009, 09:17 AM

btw anymore pics of that truck or links, be apreciated

06-20-2009, 06:00 PM	#1
wwotr Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Clearlake Oaks CA Posts: 1,716	Price of a paint job nowadays? OK. Its been about 10 years since I had an entire vehicle painted, and I'm SURE that costs have skyrocketed. I'm asking for "Generalities" here....you know a "Ballpark Figure" based on the info I can provide. I know the variables, like Body work ect that factor into a paint job, so here goes nothin'..... I'm looking to get my 72 GMC Shortbed Fleetside painted. Looking to have it painted a single color with some simple pin stripping. In a "perfect world" I'd like the doors, tailgate removed , painted and re-assembled. Also want the complete interior done (in the same color as the Exterior). It would be a Daily Driver but would also like to show it at local Car Shows. Don't need the engine bay painted or the inside of the bed, as the Bed will have some type of Rhino Lining in it. What can I expect to pay for something like this? Roger __________________ Hello members... I'd like you to know that I sold, my 72 GMC (Ratikle), back in November of 2011. I don't visit the site much anymore, but please feel free, to drop me a private message. RIP...."RATIKLE" Last edited by wwotr; 06-20-2009 at 06:01 PM.

06-20-2009, 06:22 PM	#2
rustyescott Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: clifton tx Posts: 209	Re: Price of a paint job nowadays? try maaco should be fair price.depends on how much prep you do first rusty

06-20-2009, 06:45 PM	#3
mbgmike Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Pasadena,Tx /Pto Pta DR Posts: 5,415	Re: Price of a paint job nowadays? We charge from $1300 to $2000 for a basic paint job. minimal body work no color change on most all vehicles. Thats a paint job you are still proud to drive around in. Our usual jobs with rust repair average from $3700 to $4500 but they can run upwards of $7000 pretty quickly depending on rust. We have alot of people that come in with a $1500 car and we tell them to go to Maaco.

06-20-2009, 07:18 PM	#5
tim21391 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Salina, Kansas Posts: 1,998	Re: Price of a paint job nowadays? cost for me be will $100 for a professional paint job on my truck __________________ 1972 C-10...402/400..flowmaster 40 series 1967 Mustang 347 stroker/C-4 1966 Mustang 289/3-speed 2013 Mustang V6/6speed w/300 ponies I may be 23, but i sure do knows 67-72s are sexy! Its not MPG its smiles per gallon! build started 11/25/08 build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=2993796

06-20-2009, 07:22 PM	#6
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Price of a paint job nowadays? In miami you are looking 2k-3k for a real descent paint job... __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

06-20-2009, 07:26 PM	#7
wwotr Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Clearlake Oaks CA Posts: 1,716	Re: Price of a paint job nowadays? See I should have around $5k-$6K, but figured at least $1K of that will go to a new front bumper,Front Chrome around the Headlights and a Cowl hood. I was hoping to pay about $3500.00. Roger __________________ Hello members... I'd like you to know that I sold, my 72 GMC (Ratikle), back in November of 2011. I don't visit the site much anymore, but please feel free, to drop me a private message. RIP...."RATIKLE"

06-20-2009, 08:03 PM	#8
wwotr Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Clearlake Oaks CA Posts: 1,716	Re: Price of a paint job nowadays? ADENDUM: The BLACK TRUCK (is what I have). The GREEN TRUCK (is what I want). Roger __________________ Hello members... I'd like you to know that I sold, my 72 GMC (Ratikle), back in November of 2011. I don't visit the site much anymore, but please feel free, to drop me a private message. RIP...."RATIKLE"

06-20-2009, 08:05 PM	#9
wwotr Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Clearlake Oaks CA Posts: 1,716	Re: Price of a paint job nowadays? Sorry forgot pictures.......... Attached Images __________________ Hello members... I'd like you to know that I sold, my 72 GMC (Ratikle), back in November of 2011. I don't visit the site much anymore, but please feel free, to drop me a private message. RIP...."RATIKLE"

06-20-2009, 08:12 PM	#10
DavidB Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: South Carolina Posts: 106	Re: Price of a paint job nowadays? Between $500 an $10,000 depending on quality. My truck is pretty straight with the typical rust places and I was quoted $5500 which I thought was pretty fair when you consider the time and parts involved to do it right.

06-20-2009, 08:21 PM	#11
ZombieWeinerDog Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Sparta, MI Posts: 446	Re: Price of a paint job nowadays? mine was about 7k, that included some bodywork and a friend discount __________________ 1972 longbed- 454 1967 shortbed- 355

06-20-2009, 08:24 PM	#12
big mike71 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: independence mo Posts: 2,111	Re: Price of a paint job nowadays? The paint on that green one probably cost a $1000 just for the paint.

06-20-2009, 08:37 PM	#13
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Price of a paint job nowadays? moved to the paint and body section... seems like a good place to ask a paint and body question

06-20-2009, 09:07 PM	#14
70stroker Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: pittsburg kansas Posts: 894	Re: Price of a paint job nowadays? All these guys are exactly right on prices. thats why i spent 260 bucks and took about 20 hours of my time (about 2 to 3 hours a night) and painted mine myself. check out my thread my hand at body and paint is the name of it. Its not a 10k plus show quality paint, but its a above par daily driver. Which is after all what you want..... just food for thought plus you can be proud you did it yourself. __________________ 70 GMC build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=613130

06-20-2009, 09:25 PM	#15
SeanPaintsFlames Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Buford, Ga. Posts: 339	Re: Price of a paint job nowadays? Yeah, that green looks kinda like a candy. You may be able to pull something like that off with a regular base/clear, but it may not be as vibrant. I could be wrong. Do you have a specific color code for what you want? I agree about taking off as much stuff as you can. Maaco won't be able to do that paint job for you, btw. __________________ My 68 cougar restomod build:HERE Last edited by SeanPaintsFlames; 06-20-2009 at 09:26 PM.

06-20-2009, 09:39 PM	#16
wwotr Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Clearlake Oaks CA Posts: 1,716	Re: Price of a paint job nowadays? I believe the paint I was looking at was a Dupont "Madori Sour Apple Green". I'm not looking for THAT EXACT kind of finish, but I'm not going to pay over $5K for whatever I choose. BTW...thanks for eveyones help. So do I need the link to the "Paint Section", or will the replies be forwarded over to THIS Thread? If not...can I get a link please. Roger __________________ Hello members... I'd like you to know that I sold, my 72 GMC (Ratikle), back in November of 2011. I don't visit the site much anymore, but please feel free, to drop me a private message. RIP...."RATIKLE"



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06-20-2009, 09:57 PM	#17
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,332	Re: Price of a paint job nowadays? - I have $1479.32 in paint supplies (PPG OMNI Base/Clear) and that is with the guy that painted my trucks discount. I did most of the body work (didn't need much) and a lot of the sanding and masking. I can tell you this, to get a nice finish takes a LOT of priming and sanding, and sanding and polishing. A couple of days I thought my arms were going to fall off...(no smiley here) Whatever a good painter gets for a show quality paint job he earns every penny of it! I traded labor for the paint job on the Red & White Truck but there is no doubt in my mind if I hired it all done it would have been at least 8 Grand.... LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 - Last edited by LockDoc; 06-20-2009 at 09:59 PM.

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79gmcc15 Gettin It One Pice At A Time Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: everett, washington Posts: 2,688	Re: Price of a paint job nowadays? I don't know if this will help. but didn't Gearz fairly recently do a show on how to paint with Candy? didn't he use Dupli-color?? it looked OK. __________________ RIP ELJAY Work In Progress 1979 GMC C1500 Trailering Special. Getting the truck done, one piece at a time. “You can tell a lot about a fellow’s character by his way of eating jellybeans.”Ronald Reagan “I don’t know the key to success but I know the key to failure is trying to please everybody.” Bill Cosby

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nuke1 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan,: Posts: 2,901	Re: Price of a paint job nowadays? at our shop, to do a complete color change with the normal amount of rust, then you have fitments.... it would be about 12000 in canadian. and that green is alot, cause that is the color mine is going, limetime. about 2-3thousand by the time you are done with everything. __________________ James 1968 GMC "HAVOC" 1986 GMC "Frank" J.J.R.H. Design & Consulting My 68`Rebuild "HAVOC": http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=316300 A 58' chev build thread: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=311238 1969 Camaro Pro Touring http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...61#post3513361 Swiss Cheese: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=384390 Adjustable Trailing Arm How-To: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=321100 1968 Ford Farm Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6555587

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nuke1 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan,: Posts: 2,901	Re: Price of a paint job nowadays? btw anymore pics of that truck or links, be apreciated __________________ James 1968 GMC "HAVOC" 1986 GMC "Frank" J.J.R.H. Design & Consulting My 68`Rebuild "HAVOC": http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=316300 A 58' chev build thread: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=311238 1969 Camaro Pro Touring http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...61#post3513361 Swiss Cheese: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=384390 Adjustable Trailing Arm How-To: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=321100 1968 Ford Farm Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6555587

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