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Paint job
Posted: Fri Apr 10, 2009 4:46 pm
by katiekat
Hi.
Does anyone know how much a full respray costs on average?
My car bodywork is dull and has rust spots so will need some paint work.
Thanks for any advice!
Posted: Fri Apr 10, 2009 4:55 pm
by aupickup
well depends what is needed for prep and welding
and the glass etc will have to come out for a proper job, doors off, window frames out, all chrome off
but i wouldthink for a good job starting at £2500.00
Posted: Fri Apr 10, 2009 5:35 pm
by katiekat
Wow!
I didn't think it would be that much. Cheaper to just buy another car!
I better buy some cans of paint then!
Thanks!
Posted: Fri Apr 10, 2009 5:50 pm
by aupickup
you can get a cheap blow over of course,
i forgot to mention that would be a bare metal respray as well
Posted: Fri Apr 10, 2009 5:54 pm
by katiekat
It would have to be the cheapest paint job for me. What's the cheapest I could get?
Posted: Fri Apr 10, 2009 6:00 pm
by aupickup
prob around the £600.00 to £800.00 mark
Posted: Fri Apr 10, 2009 6:02 pm
by katiekat
Well I'm off to Halfords then!
Posted: Fri Apr 10, 2009 6:05 pm
by Matt
you can get spray cans much cheaper than halfords from a proper auto paint supplier!
Posted: Fri Apr 10, 2009 6:17 pm
by Matt
Heres another thought (you might lose the original colour though)
have a quick look at the repaint of this van
http://www.fordtransit.org/forum/viewto ... 1&start=15
Posted: Fri Apr 10, 2009 6:32 pm
by ani
That rustoleum look fantastic or does it just look better in photos. My pick-up looks really good in photos
Has anyone used it?
Posted: Fri Apr 10, 2009 7:08 pm
by katiekat
That rustoleum looks really good. I think I'll go for that.
Thanks Matt!!!
Posted: Fri Apr 10, 2009 7:17 pm
by d_harris
I've heard heard very good things about rustoleum in relation to VW type 2 busses. Some people have even managed to get a mirror shine with lots of time and effort!
Posted: Fri Apr 10, 2009 7:42 pm
by croft
Ah good old "Rustoleum" I've seen some good but lots bad! you need to ask yourself. what sort of finish do you want? What is wrong with the finish you have? A good go over it with a cutting compound and a touch up from a spray can might be all you need. If its rusty, you need to get rid of the rust or it will just come back through again. (with any kind of paint) Also where will you paint it? painting outside always causes problems with insects ect. and unless its a really clean garage dust will be a problem. Have a look thriugh your local "Autotrader" or free motoring papers, there are often small garages, bodyshops etc advertising spray jobs for very realistic prices. If you really fancy a go with the Rustoleum, allow yourself plenty of time and budget in reams of wet and dry paper!!
Posted: Fri Apr 10, 2009 8:56 pm
by katiekat
The paintwork is very bad unfortunately, even after T-cut etc.
I think I've got no choice but to paint it. I've painted a Beetle in the past with average results that I was happy with!
Money is very tight as I'm unemployed at the moment, that's why I'm looking for a cheap solution. it doesn't have to be showroom good or a competition winner or anything.
I quite like 'rat look' actually but I think that it more suited to Beetles!
Thanks for all the advice. I'm really enjoying the forum!
Posted: Sat Apr 11, 2009 8:18 am
by kennatt
katie, depends on how much of the car needs doing,usually the roof and bonnet can be just polished up,Im in eaglescliffe near stockton if you want me to have a look at yours pm me and get it to me,If its just wings and door or doors and you buy all the material,I'll spray them over for you for about £30 to 50.
Posted: Sat Apr 11, 2009 9:40 am
by ani
There's an offer you can't possibly refuse! Kennatt - I wish I lived near you
Posted: Tue Apr 21, 2009 6:13 pm
by katiekat
She will be on the road soon. I gave her a good wash and T-Cut and she looks a lot better now!