Re: Cost of Paint Job?

Posted by Owen_Dyneto On 2009/5/14 15:55:45

About 6 years back a friend had a $650 paint job by the chain MAACO on a 52 Dodge sedan. It was a fair job, acrylic enamel, very limited choice of colors, and no body work or removal of trim, just a "spritz". I'd call it a "15 footer", serviceable, not much more. If you do the prep work you could get a better result, but I doubt the price is that low anymore. From there you can work your way upwards; you might think in the range of $12-20K or so for a superior job including some bodywork in single stage urethane. At least that's the picture here in New Jersey.

Have you considered doing it yourself - acrylic lacquer (similar to the original paint) is very forgiving of the amateur painter; you might be able to borrow the equipment and some skilled friends to help and advise?