new paqint job

tayzoid1 · 02-20-2007, 12:49 PM

i have a 91 fox lx 5.0 convertible and i want to get it repainted its the same color as elonor on gone in 60 sec im not sure what the code is but how much is the paint and how much would i pay for a good paint job and if anyone is interested in painting it for me well look into it but im a 16 on basically minimum wage so it will b a while

QWKSNKE · 02-20-2007, 04:29 PM

depending on body work needed, expect to pay $3k.

NightHawk756 · 02-21-2007, 04:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by QWKSNKE

depending on body work needed, expect to pay $3k.

For a quality job, expect to pay $2500 and up. As QWK said, it's also depending on body work.

oo-gonzo · 02-23-2007, 03:52 PM

You can find some people who will do a shoot job on your ride. Don't let that scare you. Basically if you do all the prep work, then they will just simply be shooting paint on it and clear coating it. You will do all the sanding, priming, filling ect. on the body. Taking it there and even doing all the masking and tapeing. You purchase the paint, hardener and clear on your own. If you know somewhere that will do it, it is a great way to save money. Only thing is, most shops will not gaurantee the paint job. But for the cheaper price it may be worth it to you. Good luck!

oo-gonzo · 02-23-2007, 03:58 PM

BTW, Paint is not cheap or I should say, quality paint is not cheap. The color you mentioned is thick in pigment which usually means it will cost more. Red is about the most expensive pigment around next to all darker pigments like black, navy, maroon ect.. Also, pigments that require metalics are generally more expensive. Remeber to make sure that the color you want, you know if it is a two stage or three stage color. Two stage is a base coat then a clear coat. Some ford colors require a base color with a second top color w/ metalic then clear coat. This is known as a stage three color.

SvoBrown · 02-23-2007, 06:42 PM

Shop around while your saving the money up. All of the above.

02-20-2007, 12:49 PM	#1
tayzoid1 5.slo stanger Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: oxford alabama Posts: 735	new paqint job i have a 91 fox lx 5.0 convertible and i want to get it repainted its the same color as elonor on gone in 60 sec im not sure what the code is but how much is the paint and how much would i pay for a good paint job and if anyone is interested in painting it for me well look into it but im a 16 on basically minimum wage so it will b a while

02-23-2007, 06:42 PM	#6
SvoBrown Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Graham AL Posts: 1,461	Shop around while your saving the money up. All of the above. __________________ ''Life's tough... it's even tougher if you're stupid.'' - - John Wayne

02-20-2007, 04:29 PM	#2
QWKSNKE 3v's are slow Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Here and There Posts: 17,152	depending on body work needed, expect to pay $3k.

02-23-2007, 03:52 PM	#4
oo-gonzo Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Gadsden, AL. Posts: 290	You can find some people who will do a shoot job on your ride. Don't let that scare you. Basically if you do all the prep work, then they will just simply be shooting paint on it and clear coating it. You will do all the sanding, priming, filling ect. on the body. Taking it there and even doing all the masking and tapeing. You purchase the paint, hardener and clear on your own. If you know somewhere that will do it, it is a great way to save money. Only thing is, most shops will not gaurantee the paint job. But for the cheaper price it may be worth it to you. Good luck!

02-23-2007, 03:58 PM	#5
oo-gonzo Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Gadsden, AL. Posts: 290	BTW, Paint is not cheap or I should say, quality paint is not cheap. The color you mentioned is thick in pigment which usually means it will cost more. Red is about the most expensive pigment around next to all darker pigments like black, navy, maroon ect.. Also, pigments that require metalics are generally more expensive. Remeber to make sure that the color you want, you know if it is a two stage or three stage color. Two stage is a base coat then a clear coat. Some ford colors require a base color with a second top color w/ metalic then clear coat. This is known as a stage three color.