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| Elliot Cannon |
 Feb 15 2013, 12:45 PM
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I just got the estimate to paint four fenders and two hoods for my car. $2500. I guess that's fair but more than I want to pay, so it looks like I might be shooting them myself. Something I've never done but am looking forward to giving it a try. I have a compressor so that's at least a start. I guess I'll log on to the Eastwood web sit today. Wish me luck. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)
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| Black22 |
Feb 15 2013, 04:43 PM
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Good Luck!!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cheer.gif)
I'll be spraying my next car too...although I had my WHOLE car painted for $2,500 last time. |
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| strawman |
Feb 15 2013, 07:11 PM
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QUOTE(Elliot Cannon @ Feb 15 2013, 10:45 AM)  I just got the estimate to paint four fenders and two hoods for my car. $2500. I guess that's fair but more than I want to pay, so it looks like I might be shooting them myself. Something I've never done but am looking forward to giving it a try. I have a compressor so that's at least a start. I guess I'll log on to the Eastwood web sit today. Wish me luck. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) Elly-utt -- I've got a nice Devilbiss gun, a couple difference nozzle sizes (1.8 and 2.0), and a lot of other painting stuff you're welcome to borrow, as long as I can watch and learn. I'll be working on my car this weekend if you wanna stop by... Geoff |
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| bigkensteele |
Feb 15 2013, 08:06 PM
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QUOTE(Elliot Cannon @ Feb 15 2013, 10:45 AM) I just got the estimate to paint four fenders and two hoods for my car. $2500. I guess that's fair but more than I want to pay, so it looks like I might be shooting them myself. Something I've never done but am looking forward to giving it a try. I have a compressor so that's at least a start. I guess I'll log on to the Eastwood web sit today. Wish me luck. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/WTF.gif) $2500 to paint four fenders and two hoods? That's insane. Have you thought about getting another estimate? Hell, if you do the prep work, I would think that Maaco could do it for $500 to $1000. |
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| Elliot Cannon |
Feb 15 2013, 08:13 PM
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914 Guru Group: Retired Members Posts: 8,487 Joined: 29-December 06 From: Paso Robles Ca. (Central coast) Member No.: 7,407 Region Association: None
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QUOTE(bigkensteele @ Feb 15 2013, 06:06 PM) QUOTE(Elliot Cannon @ Feb 15 2013, 10:45 AM) I just got the estimate to paint four fenders and two hoods for my car. $2500. I guess that's fair but more than I want to pay, so it looks like I might be shooting them myself. Something I've never done but am looking forward to giving it a try. I have a compressor so that's at least a start. I guess I'll log on to the Eastwood web sit today. Wish me luck. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/WTF.gif) $2500 to paint four fenders and two hoods? That's insane. Have you thought about getting another estimate? Hell, if you do the prep work, I would think that Maaco could do it for $500 to $1000. I went to two other body shops and they wouldn't even consider it. They all want to do insurance claims. The last one was a small family owned shop and they still had to consult a computer program to find an estimate. When I told them it was just four fenders and two hoods, they acted kinda confused. "Ummm, what kinda car izzat again"? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
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| Andyrew |
Feb 15 2013, 08:22 PM
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Spooling.... Please wait Group: Members Posts: 13,377 Joined: 20-January 03 From: Riverbank, Ca Member No.: 172 Region Association: Northern California
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My buddy gets mayco paint jobs all the time for his flipper cars. For his better stuff he comes to me.
2500 is redic for a no body work respray.. unless you asked them to take them down to the metal/glass and reprime and all that, then ya it makes sense. If you were local I'd do it for you at my friend rate. |
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| bigkensteele |
Feb 15 2013, 08:27 PM
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QUOTE(Elliot Cannon @ Feb 15 2013, 06:13 PM) QUOTE(bigkensteele @ Feb 15 2013, 06:06 PM) QUOTE(Elliot Cannon @ Feb 15 2013, 10:45 AM) I just got the estimate to paint four fenders and two hoods for my car. $2500. I guess that's fair but more than I want to pay, so it looks like I might be shooting them myself. Something I've never done but am looking forward to giving it a try. I have a compressor so that's at least a start. I guess I'll log on to the Eastwood web sit today. Wish me luck. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/WTF.gif) $2500 to paint four fenders and two hoods? That's insane. Have you thought about getting another estimate? Hell, if you do the prep work, I would think that Maaco could do it for $500 to $1000. I went to two other body shops and they wouldn't even consider it. They all want to do insurance claims. The last one was a small family owned shop and they still had to consult a computer program to find an estimate. When I told them it was just four fenders and two hoods, they acted kinda confused. "Ummm, what kinda car izzat again"? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Wow. That's unfortunate. At least you are going to learn to paint! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) I was talking with an owner of a body shop out here (where we have all 4 seasons), and he was quite candid about how he makes his living from insurance work. However, it can be slow in the summer, so that is when he takes on projects like this. When it is really slow, he has his guys work on his old cars and will occasionally buy wrecks to rebuild just to keep them busy and a little coin coming in. |
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| 76-914 |
Feb 15 2013, 08:45 PM
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Repeat Offender & Resident Subaru Antagonist Group: Members Posts: 13,675 Joined: 23-January 09 From: Temecula, CA Member No.: 9,964 Region Association: Southern California
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Your picking a Hell of a color to learn on Bro. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif) Prep it well. Black shows everything. Be sure you know how to clean a paint gun, too. Especially if you borrow one. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif)
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| euro911 |
Feb 15 2013, 09:26 PM
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Retired & living the dream. God help me if I wake up! Group: Members Posts: 8,863 Joined: 2-December 06 From: So.Cal. & No.AZ (USA) Member No.: 7,300 Region Association: Southern California
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QUOTE(Andyrew @ Feb 15 2013, 06:22 PM) My buddy gets mayco paint jobs all the time for his flipper cars. For his better stuff he comes to me. That's only 200 or so miles away ... might be worth the trip (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif)2500 is redic for a no body work respray.. unless you asked them to take them down to the metal/glass and reprime and all that, then ya it makes sense. If you were local I'd do it for you at my friend rate. |
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| Elliot Cannon |
Feb 15 2013, 11:02 PM
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914 Guru Group: Retired Members Posts: 8,487 Joined: 29-December 06 From: Paso Robles Ca. (Central coast) Member No.: 7,407 Region Association: None
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QUOTE(76-914 @ Feb 15 2013, 06:45 PM) Your picking a Hell of a color to learn on Bro. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif) Prep it well. Black shows everything. Be sure you know how to clean a paint gun, too. Especially if you borrow one. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif) I've heard that black and red are the most difficult colors to shoot. One good tip the body shop owner told me was to wash and clean the fiberglass before you start to sand to clean off what he called a "releasing agent" whatever the hell that is. Then sand, clean, primer, sand, clean, paint, clean, paint, etc. Hell! How hard can it be? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) I can turn wrenches, I can weld, I can rewire. I might as well learn how to paint. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif) Right? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif) Right? |
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| montoya 73 2.0 |
Feb 16 2013, 01:09 AM
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Lack of consideration to others, and Selfish! Group: Members Posts: 1,791 Joined: 27-October 04 From: Paso Robles, Ca. Member No.: 3,016 Region Association: Central California |
I was quoted $1600.00 just to paint my hood, engine lid and trunk. I about (IMG:style_emoticons/default/stromberg.gif) They gave me the same excuse that they normally do insurance work. I even said to the guy "you really don't want to do it, do you?" He looked at me and smiled.
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| Elliot Cannon |
Feb 16 2013, 01:50 AM
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914 Guru Group: Retired Members Posts: 8,487 Joined: 29-December 06 From: Paso Robles Ca. (Central coast) Member No.: 7,407 Region Association: None
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I just spent a few minutes and $ on the Eastwood site. I got spray guns, a filter drier, regulator for my compressor. I even got one of them maskfilter things so I don't croak from breathing paint fumes. Now I got to figure out where to get some primer and paint. I'm guessing I can't get it at Lowes. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif) At this point, I am open to ANY suggestions and advise.
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| euro911 |
Feb 16 2013, 02:43 AM
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Retired & living the dream. God help me if I wake up! Group: Members Posts: 8,863 Joined: 2-December 06 From: So.Cal. & No.AZ (USA) Member No.: 7,300 Region Association: Southern California
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 Hi, I'm Elliot Scheib ... and I'll paint any car, any color, for only ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif) |
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| Dasnowman |
Feb 16 2013, 03:00 AM
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You miss 100% of shots you don't take! Group: Members Posts: 265 Joined: 24-May 12 From: Tricities, B.C./ Lake Whatcom Member No.: 14,477 Region Association: Canada |
Have you ever thought of talking to a trade school body shop? They usaully do it for cost of materials and clean up supplies.. |
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| rick 918-S |
Feb 16 2013, 08:13 AM
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Hey nice rack! -Celette Group: Members Posts: 20,881 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Now in Superior WI Member No.: 43 Region Association: Northstar Region
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I wrote a flaming post but deleted it. All I can say is shame on you. You made a nice living flying planes. Don't knock a guy for having to make a buck to survive. Specially in the land of regulations and taxes. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/screwy.gif) You get what you pay for if your lucky. Let's see how your paint work comes out. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif) Really not trying to be an asshole but really?
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| MoveQik |
Feb 16 2013, 08:47 AM
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What size wheels can I fit? Group: Members Posts: 4,654 Joined: 5-April 05 From: Scottsdale, AZ Member No.: 3,881 Region Association: Southwest Region |
QUOTE(rick 918-S @ Feb 16 2013, 07:13 AM) I wrote a flaming post but deleted it. All I can say is shame on you. You made a nice living flying planes. Don't knock a guy for having to make a buck to survive. Specially in the land of regulations and taxes. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/screwy.gif) You get what you pay for if your lucky. Let's see how your paint work comes out. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif) Really not trying to be an asshole but really? Hey um, Rick....if you read his post he never complained, in fact he suggested that it was a fair price - "I just got the estimate to paint four fenders and two hoods for my car. $2500. I guess that's fair but more than I want to pay" |
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| charliew |
Feb 16 2013, 08:54 AM
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I respect a guy that wants to learn how to paint. You didn't say what kind of paint. It seems you are going to try and match the finish on the doors. How much orange peel do they have? There will be several mistakes while you are learning. Sometimes the paint on the floor cost more than whats on the car. I don't know how much filler your car needs but good product supplies will cost you probably 500.00. And probably you will end up painting the doors just to get the overall finish the same. A guy needs to know how to paint though that way he can convince the painter he won't settle for short cuts. My friend who is in the paint business told me lately he has been using eastwood primers. I haven't tried them yet. If cost was not a concern I would probably use all ppg's best that will double the cost of the paint for me. Good luck lots of guys have done good driver car driveway paint jobs but they have sanded probably 30% off removing nibs, sags and going back and redoing a panel that a small low or high place appears after it is buffed out. Prep is the key and a good enviorment helps a lot. At least black won't show small bugs or specks like lighter colors do.
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| 76-914 |
Feb 16 2013, 09:23 AM
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Shoot a 2 stage paint. You can remedy just about any mistake with two stage paint. I don't think it holds up as well as single stage but.........Buy the good stuff, not cheap crap. DuPont and PPG both make some good paints. That being said, you may want to go out of state (AZ or NV) for your paint. I would imagine our CA formula paints probably include non-toxic Crayons in the formula by now. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) . Another thing; our OLD eyes need lots and lots of good lighting. You'll need that reflection as a guide unless you've shot a hundred cars before. You should probably ignore everything I've said because every time I've bought paint in the last 10 yr's I've found that what I knew before is now "old hat". Good luck buddy. If'ing I's can be of any assistance let me know. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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| charliew |
Feb 16 2013, 09:29 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,363 Joined: 31-July 07 From: Crawford, TX. Member No.: 7,958 |
I agree on the paint ppg has obsoleted a lot of my paint on the shelf. Also try to get the mfg's application guide on the paint from whoever sells it to you. Like what reducer for what temp, the time between coats and so on. I like single stage with a clear top coat, I think it holds up much better but is a lot more work. I know black is black but I still bet you end up painting the doors.
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| euro911 |
Feb 16 2013, 12:02 PM
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QUOTE(Dasnowman @ Feb 16 2013, 01:00 AM) Have you ever thought of talking to a trade school body shop? They usaully do it for cost of materials and clean up supplies.. That's a good idea ... or maybe you can enroll in the course yourself (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) Dianne and I took an auto body class at the Harbor Occupational Center in San Pedro (20 years ago) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) |
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