Custom Paint Job
03-23-2010, 04:42 PM
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Custom Paint Job
Ok, so I know jeeps dont really have custom paint jobs...Why do it right? Its an offroad vehicle. Well I was in Hooters yesterday with the roommate and we were filling out our NCAA bracket.
Well today, I get a phone call saying a won a $500 custom paint job from a local shop. I guess I did pretty good on the bracket, I actually thought I did horrible.
Anyways, I could either A) sell it, get some greenbacks for some bigger tires. B) Get the paint, nothing wild or anything.
Facts: Jeep- Black 2010 Wrangler 2DR sport 2600 miles. Completely bare bones stock.
Will post pics
Well today, I get a phone call saying a won a $500 custom paint job from a local shop. I guess I did pretty good on the bracket, I actually thought I did horrible.
Anyways, I could either A) sell it, get some greenbacks for some bigger tires. B) Get the paint, nothing wild or anything.
Facts: Jeep- Black 2010 Wrangler 2DR sport 2600 miles. Completely bare bones stock.
Will post pics
03-23-2010, 04:50 PM
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No $500 paint job, is a paint job you want...
I wouldn't paint my jeep with a perfectly fine paint job (maybe someday 20 years from now when its absolutely beat), but if I did I would get somethign that costs more than $500 b/c I would be afraid to see what a $500 paint job looks like - I'm thinking Maaco?!
I've had one of my previous cars custom painted before and there is a lot that goes into a good paint job (removing all windows, lights, painting jambs, inside hood, trunk, etc.) and it *has* to cost more than $500 if done right. That paint job cost me over $2500 and it was a compact car; I've heard of places charging even more than that...
I wouldn't paint my jeep with a perfectly fine paint job (maybe someday 20 years from now when its absolutely beat), but if I did I would get somethign that costs more than $500 b/c I would be afraid to see what a $500 paint job looks like - I'm thinking Maaco?!
I've had one of my previous cars custom painted before and there is a lot that goes into a good paint job (removing all windows, lights, painting jambs, inside hood, trunk, etc.) and it *has* to cost more than $500 if done right. That paint job cost me over $2500 and it was a compact car; I've heard of places charging even more than that...
03-23-2010, 04:58 PM
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No $500 paint job, is a paint job you want...
I wouldn't paint my jeep with a perfectly fine paint job (maybe someday 20 years from now when its absolutely beat), but if I did I would get somethign that costs more than $500 b/c I would be afraid to see what a $500 paint job looks like - I'm thinking Maaco?!
I've had one of my previous cars custom painted before and there is a lot that goes into a good paint job (removing all windows, lights, painting jambs, inside hood, trunk, etc.) and it *has* to cost more than $500 if done right. That paint job cost me over $2500 and it was a compact car; I've heard of places charging even more than that...
I wouldn't paint my jeep with a perfectly fine paint job (maybe someday 20 years from now when its absolutely beat), but if I did I would get somethign that costs more than $500 b/c I would be afraid to see what a $500 paint job looks like - I'm thinking Maaco?!
I've had one of my previous cars custom painted before and there is a lot that goes into a good paint job (removing all windows, lights, painting jambs, inside hood, trunk, etc.) and it *has* to cost more than $500 if done right. That paint job cost me over $2500 and it was a compact car; I've heard of places charging even more than that...
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03-23-2010, 05:22 PM
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03-23-2010, 05:38 PM
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I'm also not sure it was ever "in" for an offroad vehicle?
When I picture tears down the side of vehicle, I just picture the "imports", and the not very cool ones at that...
Don't do it...
The linex suggestion is a good one though.
03-23-2010, 05:57 PM
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line x is right around $1200 if you do all the prep your self (to the point where they only have to unbolt your drivers seat) at least that's what my local line x place quoted me