The real test for a paint job is how it looks more than 3 yrs later.
That's about the time frame that shows a difference.
I spent almost 100 hrs on my Civic, changing the color-what's that worth?
It's almost 3 yrs old now and still looks as good as new, with no rock chips on the
bumper or chips on the door.
A "good" paint job is much more durable than a cheapie.
Why? Because what you use, it cost's to do it right.
Epoxy primer-over $100.00 gallon
2K high build primer (for bodywork) $90.00 gallon
Clear-$100 to $200 a gallon (depending on brand)
Good basecoat color- $100 to $300 a gallon (depending on color).
Sure, you can buy some cheap enamel like Mapco does for their el-cheapo jobs,
but it won't last, and won't look like a factory paint job.
It'll look like a repainted car.
Mine looks better than factory, and is more durable.
No tape lines because everything was removed.
You get what you pay for
At $2000 I'd be making min wage to paint one for someone.
If you want an el-cheapo paint job-fine-there's a place for that
but if you think a good paint job shouldn't cost more than a couple G's,
you have no idea what you're talking about.
Here's mine done right, and I'm glad I did.
http://s51.photobucket.com/albums/f386/jcquack/BODY AND PAINT/98CIVIC/
That's about the time frame that shows a difference.
I spent almost 100 hrs on my Civic, changing the color-what's that worth?
It's almost 3 yrs old now and still looks as good as new, with no rock chips on the
bumper or chips on the door.
A "good" paint job is much more durable than a cheapie.
Why? Because what you use, it cost's to do it right.
Epoxy primer-over $100.00 gallon
2K high build primer (for bodywork) $90.00 gallon
Clear-$100 to $200 a gallon (depending on brand)
Good basecoat color- $100 to $300 a gallon (depending on color).
Sure, you can buy some cheap enamel like Mapco does for their el-cheapo jobs,
but it won't last, and won't look like a factory paint job.
It'll look like a repainted car.
Mine looks better than factory, and is more durable.
No tape lines because everything was removed.
You get what you pay for
At $2000 I'd be making min wage to paint one for someone.
If you want an el-cheapo paint job-fine-there's a place for that
but if you think a good paint job shouldn't cost more than a couple G's,
you have no idea what you're talking about.
Here's mine done right, and I'm glad I did.
http://s51.photobucket.com/albums/f386/jcquack/BODY AND PAINT/98CIVIC/