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GPChief

January 31, 2009, 10:05:18 AM
What are you guys / Gals paying to get your cars painted?  I want to get my 1990 TSTE repainted the white color.
2004 GTP -  3.8 Blown - Only modding for MPG.
1997 GTP  - 3.8 Blown - Too many mods to list.
1996 GTP - 3.4 DOHC - Twin to my 1997.
1995 SE - soon to be a 3.8 turbo car.
1990 TSTE x 2 white cloth
1990 TSTE x 1 maroon leather
1990 TGP - 5 speed.

flybynite

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February 01, 2009, 11:08:17 AM Last Edit: February 01, 2009, 11:09:19 AM by flybynite
White is about as cheap as it gets but it also depends on the brand of paint, There are so many of them.. I have had good results from Nasons(made by Dupont) and the price is pretty good, I would say 800 or so in materials. Then there is Chromabase(made by Dupont) I use it to spot match and when they want a show winning car.. I would say about 1200-1400 in materials there... For labor, I'm very anal so I want touch anything for less than 3K ... You should be able to find some one local and help them out a bit,  Like removing mirrors, lights, etc  for 1500-2500. Or just take it to macco and they will spray everything white for you real cheap... :laugh:
1989 TGP Pace Car
1990 TGP Red/Tan Leather

GPChief

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February 01, 2009, 12:53:33 PM
My local friends cant believe that I would have someone else touch the car but I just dont have time....... I've got a guy who will spray two color coats and one clear if I dissemble it for $800 with prep. (I get the materials).  My Car cover blew / tore off so the paint needs work, however the body is 98% perfect minus the paint.

Macco did the trunk lid and NASCAR spoiler on my 1997, matched the paint perfect all for $250 (with Military Discount :icon_cool: :icon_cool:) Even gave me the left over paint.
2004 GTP -  3.8 Blown - Only modding for MPG.
1997 GTP  - 3.8 Blown - Too many mods to list.
1996 GTP - 3.4 DOHC - Twin to my 1997.
1995 SE - soon to be a 3.8 turbo car.
1990 TSTE x 2 white cloth
1990 TSTE x 1 maroon leather
1990 TGP - 5 speed.

flybynite

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February 01, 2009, 07:18:19 PM
Quote from: GPChief on February 01, 2009, 12:53:33 PM
I've got a guy who will spray two color coats and one clear
A single coat of clear is not enough in my opinion, Most cars I paint have at least 3 and as many as 6 layers of clear... Also I usually spray 3 coats of base, and that does not include the sealer that goes on before the base...
1989 TGP Pace Car
1990 TGP Red/Tan Leather

GPChief

#4
February 01, 2009, 10:16:17 PM
Quote from: flybynite on February 01, 2009, 07:18:19 PM
A single coat of clear is not enough in my opinion, Most cars I paint have at least 3 and as many as 6 layers of clear... Also I usually spray 3 coats of base, and that does not include the sealer that goes on before the base...

Good call.
2004 GTP -  3.8 Blown - Only modding for MPG.
1997 GTP  - 3.8 Blown - Too many mods to list.
1996 GTP - 3.4 DOHC - Twin to my 1997.
1995 SE - soon to be a 3.8 turbo car.
1990 TSTE x 2 white cloth
1990 TSTE x 1 maroon leather
1990 TGP - 5 speed.

jimmy

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February 01, 2009, 11:20:18 PM
   I have 3 coats of paint and 2 coats clear and mine now which looks real good, but am considering of one more clear. Definitly would give it that showroom look.
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