Is $2K reasonable to paint job?

[ElDominio]

If it's Macco, kill them. Macco should even charge $3 for their paint jobs, they barely last two months...

[mb3000]

Maaco is garbage, worst quality I have ever seen.

[CoopKill]

You guys did see the part where I purchased and supplied my own paint? longevity does not apply n this instance...

They did a decent job spraying it, although I made them spray the clear all again do to fish eye...

[nosferatudracon]

Yes 2k is pretty cheap for a paint job. . But depending on the circumstances it might be an ok paint job. Just depends on what exactly it is that you're looking for.

[JeremyG]

$2k is cheap for a 3-stage (pearl) paintjob. I paid $3500 to a "friend" (also a pro painter) for my car (white with blue pearl on top, but no different than white with white pearl). There was a ton of bodywork in the rear quarter, though.. nearly completely re-built.

We're lookign for a shop to paint my son's 84 Blazer K5, and getting quotes anywhere from $1200 to $5000 for the same color (gunmetal grey metallic). There's almost no bodywork on this one, not a speck or rust and only 1 or 2 small dents.

[3000GTCSULB]

I haven't actually found a place or received quotes to paint the car. I was budgeting $2K for paint, but it seems that I may have to double that amount based on your guys estimates and prior experience. I'll keep you guys posted.

Specs of car:
92 VR4 - 55K Miles
99 Lights
99 Bumper
Victory Hood
Cianci Side Skirts
2nd Gen Bumper
99 Sail Panels
Ugly Interior.
Uglier Wheels.


Thanks.

[sak1782]

Check on a local car forum if you have one. There might be a guy or two who work at a body shop, and can give you a deal. I think 2k is a fantastic price, if the work is done well. Do you have to prep, or is that included?