How much for a GOOD Paint Job?
10-11-2006, 11:01 PM
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How much for a GOOD Paint Job?
Shes starting to show the annoying swirls a bit more than I like so im thinking its time for a new paint job. Its got a few dings and what not that I want go get rid of. I hear of a place in Alexandria, VA called NT Auto Body (I think) that seems to do good work, any comments?
10-12-2006, 09:35 AM
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yeah....if its just swirls i would first try a bunch of differnet rubbing compounds and then wax it good, or take it to get detailed, sometimes swirls can simply be coaxed out and you may not need a paint job at all.
10-12-2006, 09:57 AM
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Originally Posted by bardabe
for a good good painjob if its going to be really good they take their time and take your car appart and so on. then expect 1200+
When I was at Ultimate Z, we charged $3000-$4000 for most paint jobs... pearls and metalflakes were a little more.
And Eric is right, most swirrels are NOT paint problems, they're clearcoat problems. A good body shop can almost definately buff those out; might be $80-$200.
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10-12-2006, 11:20 AM
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Originally Posted by ZLover4Life
1200 for a good paint job? Not unless you're paying a body guy cash to do it out of his garage...
When I was at Ultimate Z, we charged $3000-$4000 for most paint jobs... pearls and metalflakes were a little more.
And Eric is right, most swirrels are NOT paint problems, they're clearcoat problems. A good body shop can almost definately definately buff those out; might be $80-$200.
When I was at Ultimate Z, we charged $3000-$4000 for most paint jobs... pearls and metalflakes were a little more.
And Eric is right, most swirrels are NOT paint problems, they're clearcoat problems. A good body shop can almost definately definately buff those out; might be $80-$200.
But ill definatley look into just the buffing, thanks ZLover4Life
10-12-2006, 01:39 PM
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dude...i said use rubbing compounds...thats the same as buffing...and thats what detailers will do...just more profesionaly and if they f your paint up they have to fix it...where if you F it up which is VERY easy with a power buffer, you screw yourself......for once, finally for once, i have an INCREDIBLE thought...and i loose credit.....im gonna go emo now...lol....jk jk.....zlover gave it to me...but i guess im invisable to chico....
10-12-2006, 03:16 PM
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Receiving acknoledgement for helping someone isn't what the Z community is about; it's selfless.
I don't help people to hear people say thank you (in fact, I couldn't give less of a damn if they're thankful)... I help people because I feel it is my duty as someone who knows what he's talking about to help people, and also to help the Z cars.
So while chicopriest may not thank you, the Z would if it were able to.
I don't help people to hear people say thank you (in fact, I couldn't give less of a damn if they're thankful)... I help people because I feel it is my duty as someone who knows what he's talking about to help people, and also to help the Z cars.
So while chicopriest may not thank you, the Z would if it were able to.
10-12-2006, 03:29 PM
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ahaha...yeah very true....i dont care on getting a thank you much either..but for once you agreed with me and then he used your name.....shot down is the feeling lol....no big though, i just like to make a little drama from time to time....in good humor of coarse
10-13-2006, 07:08 AM
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Oy...you kids somedays.....
Surface scratces and swirls can be removed by hand if you have the free time and desire....if you own a Z you should have both already.
I would highly recommend the following process if you just have surface scratches in your clearcoat:
Wash and dry completely, use a clay bar (a kit is availible at your local Auto Zone or what have you), wash and dry again, use a very VERY mild abbrasive polishing compound with or without an electric buffer (one saves time....wanna guess which one?), I recommend cloth diapers for a final rub down to get the last bit of caked on polish off your car and finish up with this stuff called Liquid Ebony. It's a super fine polish that can be bought at most paint houses. Then apply a coat or 4 of your favorite wax.
Of course if your scratches go down to the paint you're going to want to get the clear coat redone, usually cheaper than a full blown paint job. Scratches down to primer or metal are a no brainer.
Of course you could always take a 10 penny nail and put some chips in your hood, fenders and bumpers, crack your windshield in a couple of places and get the front end of your car fixed by your insurance company claiming gravel damage.....but you didnt hear that from me
Surface scratces and swirls can be removed by hand if you have the free time and desire....if you own a Z you should have both already.
I would highly recommend the following process if you just have surface scratches in your clearcoat:
Wash and dry completely, use a clay bar (a kit is availible at your local Auto Zone or what have you), wash and dry again, use a very VERY mild abbrasive polishing compound with or without an electric buffer (one saves time....wanna guess which one?), I recommend cloth diapers for a final rub down to get the last bit of caked on polish off your car and finish up with this stuff called Liquid Ebony. It's a super fine polish that can be bought at most paint houses. Then apply a coat or 4 of your favorite wax.
Of course if your scratches go down to the paint you're going to want to get the clear coat redone, usually cheaper than a full blown paint job. Scratches down to primer or metal are a no brainer.
Of course you could always take a 10 penny nail and put some chips in your hood, fenders and bumpers, crack your windshield in a couple of places and get the front end of your car fixed by your insurance company claiming gravel damage.....but you didnt hear that from me
10-13-2006, 08:26 PM
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Originally Posted by snwbrderphat540
it was my idea....wtf.....lol.
10-13-2006, 09:09 PM
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hahaha...its quite alright...i mean, kick in the ***** sorta....but i honestly dont really care....not like props is money....if you sent zlover 10 dollars for that id be like...wtf that was my 10 dollars lol.
10-14-2006, 08:14 AM
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amen to that meguiers--if it is good enough for a powdercoat harley, it's definitely gonna work on a z and look really fine--my opel gt loved it and looked almost pretty when i used it on her. and we all know opels gt are funny looking!!
10-14-2006, 08:26 AM
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Originally Posted by hoov100zx
my freind just got a single color, dark green paint job on his JDM prelude and it cost him about $7k including stripping and masking the car himself..
$7k for just paint is absolutely rediculous. The $3k-$4k at Ultimate Z included all prep work.
10-26-2006, 01:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Comorat2x2
Of course you could always take a 10 penny nail and put some chips in your hood, fenders and bumpers, crack your windshield in a couple of places and get the front end of your car fixed by your insurance company claiming gravel damage.....but you didnt hear that from me
10-29-2006, 04:35 AM
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Originally Posted by Nismortare
Hmm ... time to increase my insurance coverage!
Here's a good timeline:
Day 1 - Increase coverage, lower deductables to $0.00
Day 31 - Make windshield unrepairable, fabricate lie about how dents are related to windshield damage.
Day 33 - Call insurance company and report "accident" involving gravel truck/flying debris / unmarked utility truck.
Day 35 - Take car to GOOD body shop.
Day 40 - Get car back, marvle at awesoem new paint and glass.
Day 60 - Call insurance complany back and raise deductables to former levels claiming "more expensive than you thought".
Repeat every couple of years or as needed
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