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| | | Cost Of Automotive Paint | Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 936 Likes: 36 old hand | OP old hand Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 936 Likes: 36 | It’s been a very long time since I had to look into getting any vehicle repainted. Recently purchased a 91 Chevy Shorty and it is due to go to the paint shop later this summer…..was looking at black and a 2020 Cadillac color and I asked how much more the Cadillac color would be (a metallic color) and to my surprise (and the painter’s) they were the same…..now everyone hold on …….$787.00 per gallon…..whew…..almost makes one to have it wrapped instead……..LOL
Recently purchased (10-2021) a 1991 Chevy G-20 “Shorty”. Past vans are a 1976 Chevy G-10 (purchased new in 1976 & sold in 1995). A 1978 Chevy G-20 Shorty purchased in 2010 and sold in 2015.
| | | Re: Cost Of Automotive Paint | Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 18,286 Likes: 559 | Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 18,286 Likes: 559 | Thats about right on the price ....it cost me $3500 to have my Red van painted.
I had the White van painted back in 09 and that one was $900.
As my friend was the painter his fee was minimal ...
Now lets talk aircraft N Space paint ...lol
SUNSHINE VANS-VAN DIEGO ADRENALIN BY THE GALLON & CHASIN RACIN ONE FOR THE DIRT & ONE FOR THE STREETS '93 CHEVY G30 454 4X4 SPORTVAN EXT 146" WB '92 CHEVY G30 454 BEAUVILLE EXT 146" WB | | | Re: Cost Of Automotive Paint | Joined: Jul 2019 Posts: 11,241 Likes: 412 Post Junkie | Post Junkie Joined: Jul 2019 Posts: 11,241 Likes: 412 | When did you have BIG Red painted and there had to be hardly no bodywork | | | Re: Cost Of Automotive Paint | Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 18,286 Likes: 559 | Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 18,286 Likes: 559 | That was the paint job after the accident when they replaced the whole drivers side.
SUNSHINE VANS-VAN DIEGO ADRENALIN BY THE GALLON & CHASIN RACIN ONE FOR THE DIRT & ONE FOR THE STREETS '93 CHEVY G30 454 4X4 SPORTVAN EXT 146" WB '92 CHEVY G30 454 BEAUVILLE EXT 146" WB | | | Re: Cost Of Automotive Paint | Joined: Jan 2014 Posts: 2,290 Likes: 137 veteran | veteran Joined: Jan 2014 Posts: 2,290 Likes: 137 | So here is the thing about paints and wraps. Paint is MUCH more expensive, but if properly cared for it can last literal decades longer than a vinyl wrap. Costs are going up across the board, but auto paints have been steady climbing over the past 5 years or so, even before the inflation uptick of recent days. Lots more EPA regulations, business regulations, and higher taxes all help those costs rise. $3,000-5,000 is a pretty average cost for a full size van paint job these days depending on your location and paint. | | | Re: Cost Of Automotive Paint | Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 936 Likes: 36 old hand | OP old hand Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 936 Likes: 36 | Well looks like you got off cheap compared to the cost of red paint now days. High quality red auto paint is running over $1500.00 a gallon now. Thats about right on the price ....it cost me $3500 to have my Red van painted.
I had the White van painted back in 09 and that one was $900.
As my friend was the painter his fee was minimal ...
Now lets talk aircraft N Space paint ...lol
Recently purchased (10-2021) a 1991 Chevy G-20 “Shorty”. Past vans are a 1976 Chevy G-10 (purchased new in 1976 & sold in 1995). A 1978 Chevy G-20 Shorty purchased in 2010 and sold in 2015.
| | | Re: Cost Of Automotive Paint | Joined: May 2018 Posts: 2,397 Likes: 64 veteran | veteran Joined: May 2018 Posts: 2,397 Likes: 64 | I had an uncle paint a car in his basement garage with no mask and no fan, almost killed everybody upstairs..Imron was rough stuff...
When in doubt..get the sawzall out..
| | | Re: Cost Of Automotive Paint | Joined: Jul 2019 Posts: 11,241 Likes: 412 Post Junkie | Post Junkie Joined: Jul 2019 Posts: 11,241 Likes: 412 | I had a buddy back in the day paint cars in a tiny; wood garage with no windows. He did phenominal work and was always wacked out of his mind due to the lack of ventilation. Lost touch with him back in 82' | | | Re: Cost Of Automotive Paint | Joined: Jun 2020 Posts: 257 Likes: 48 enthusiast | enthusiast Joined: Jun 2020 Posts: 257 Likes: 48 | I think we'll see more and more full linered or wrapped vans because of paint cost. Walter the no longer white could be done next week for a nice little Christmas present, fingers crossed.
I think the liner will turn out great, however, wraps and liners will never compare to a nice two stage paint. But who has time to wax a massive van? Guess you could ceramic coat for even more $$$
1987 G20 1993 Jeep Cherokee 2010 BMW station wagon | | | Re: Cost Of Automotive Paint | Joined: Jul 2019 Posts: 11,241 Likes: 412 Post Junkie | Post Junkie Joined: Jul 2019 Posts: 11,241 Likes: 412 | For the difference in price I would go with paint for sure vs wraps. | | | Re: Cost Of Automotive Paint | Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 6,256 Likes: 164 Master Metal Sculptor | Master Metal Sculptor Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 6,256 Likes: 164 | I painted my van myself and the price of paint was good but still cost me almost $2,000 for the paint and clear and all the activators/hardeners | | | Re: Cost Of Automotive Paint | Joined: Apr 2016 Posts: 4,560 Likes: 58 pooh-bah | pooh-bah Joined: Apr 2016 Posts: 4,560 Likes: 58 | Don't even think about a wrap. Any kind of nick will peel it off and there is no repair for that. I did digital printing for years and the amount of ink put down will not last even if you put a UV clear coat to extend the life. The guy at the body shop who did some work on my van before I painted it told me prices were going up every week and he had to spend lots of money to stock up. When he told customers the cost of a re-paint and the cost of just the base coat clear coat they backed off thinking he was gouging him. I think there is only two paint manufacturers left in the US that make the paints. The Urethanes hold up real well and are cheaper than the BCCC. But don't use water based Urethanes if your air brushing for they clog real fast as I found out and ended up using a touchup gun to do the work. | | | Re: Cost Of Automotive Paint | Joined: Jul 2019 Posts: 11,241 Likes: 412 Post Junkie | Post Junkie Joined: Jul 2019 Posts: 11,241 Likes: 412 | When I finally recover from my powertrain and suspension build in about March of 2024; I'm heading to the House of Lee's Customs in Maryland for my hook up on paint | | |
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