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Old 07-18-2002, 05:11 AM
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On average what is a good price for a good paint job (includes knocking out some dings)? Nothing extravagant, just keep the original color. I am looking to paint soon and I need some opinions.
Old 07-18-2002, 06:49 PM
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for a good paint job, expect about 1100 bux. for a fair paint job, expect 800 bux, for a bad paint job, take it to maaco.
Old 07-18-2002, 07:58 PM
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Default Re: Paint job (hondafrk)

do the prep work yourself, and if you want to go crazy- then take out the windows, etc, and tow the car there already for paint, exceopt for degreaser, etc...that should save a lot and you can spend as much time as possible making it PERFECT!!
Old 07-18-2002, 08:36 PM
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Default Re: Paint job (Knight Of Ni)

"do the prep work yourself"

what is prep work?
if you can't answer that yourself...don't even consider it.
Old 07-18-2002, 09:40 PM
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Damn...i Freakin need a new paint job!!
Old 07-18-2002, 09:49 PM
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Im gettin mine in a couple weeks! haha But anyway preping it yourself would be wetsand your car.
Old 07-19-2002, 08:17 AM
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Default Re: Paint job (hondafrk)

for a bad paint job, take it to maaco.
haha...nice ..
how much could be expected to pay for a color change with pearl...no need to paint the engine bay ..
Old 07-19-2002, 08:24 AM
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Default Re: Paint job (hondafrk)

prep yourself.............. about 500
Old 07-19-2002, 09:56 AM
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500 ? is that a good paint job or does it just get the job done?
Old 07-19-2002, 12:39 PM
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I think pearl is $300 bux extra.. cuz my friend was gunna do it to his car
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Default Re: Paint job (brasilracing)

$1600 for a good one around here (NC)
Old 07-19-2002, 04:23 PM
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Default Re: Paint job (advancexgsr)

My last paint job on my old CRX, cost me $2300, Champ White
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Default Re: Paint job (Knight Of Ni)

Im painting my car on the 29th thats in like 10 days or something,
93 Civic Coupe its white right now with plenty dings
$2000 spraying 02 S2000 European Version , Monte Carlo Blue code B-66P
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Monte Carlo blue....nice choice
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prep work is filling any dents (bondo).
sanding...
removing any weather stripping or anything else you dont want painted...
... everything you do right before you actually paint.
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not to brag, but i geeettttt ffrreeee paintjob. sorry had to let that off my chest.
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Monte Carlo blue....nice choice
damn straight
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1-day paint (plus 3) for 500...5 year warranty....
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Hook up HT members
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