Paint jobs (avg cost)

[Donk45]

What are the averages cost for a basic paint job of the spyder? I know it's going to vary a lot, but im talking basic color (no design). If i wanted to paint all the silver another color, and leave the black?

I see some some have done this already, so im hoping i get some responses.

Thanks in advance

Going for my test in TWO DAYS!

 

[fastfraser]

Shopped around and made a deal if i took all the panels to the shop 350.00 plus the cost of paint. Sounds like a good price.:dontknow:

 

[2spyders]

I just got a bid of $600 to paint the silver parts red, so your $350 looks pretty good.

 

[ataDude]

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On the high side (but not the highest), the paint on my Valk cost $2,000. The detail, however, is incredible... even the little stiches are visible on the flags.
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[dltang]

You will probably get the best deal if you are willing to take all the panels off yourself. I had a friend paint mine and he did the Kandy Apple Red with Graphics for $750 which is a heck of a good deal. We just left his house today with our newly painted gloss black Bushtec trailer and a little extra surprise for $525.00, I don't have any graphics on the trailer yet though. So definitely shop around.

 

[SSG Bean]

I had every panel painted. I did this so I could change the stock black to a metallic black. Additionally, some of the panels are done in two-tone and the break points between the colors is pin striped. The pin striping was done by hand. I would have never imagined painting it like I did without consulting an expert. So the point to all this is: go talk to a painter yourself. If you still just want to do a basic change of color, you can probably get it done cheap. However, if you talk to an artist -- as I did -- you'll end up with something really cool. Yeah, I may of paid a bit more than average for mine, but it is well worth it to me. The final cost was around $2,500. Check it out...

http://www.tallantsauto.net/randytoniasspyder.htm

 

[Donk45]

thanks guys:2thumbs:

looking good

 

[Roger]

SSG Bean i love that blue it just might take me longer to decide on the color than it will to get my spyder. :roflblack:

 

[Sopher]

I'm part way done with painting my silver panels with a Satin Black two part epoxy paint.

I already have the air compressor.
I bought a new detail gun just for this: $30
Two part epoxy paint: $25
Lacquer thinner: $6
Sanding pads: ~$15