Shark Mann

I'm looking at a car that has the paint stripped and is ready for a new coat. I was wondering how much you guys paid for a paint job and how much I should expect to pay. I don't want a show quality job, just something that shines when I wax it and cruise. Also, there is a shop in town that bakes the paint on. Is there an advantage to a "baked on" paint job? Thanks for any help and suggestions.

-Shark Mann

onaqwst

do it yourself.....$2,000
shop....$6,000
shop plus strip....$7-8,000

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my guess

curtis74

It's all in the prep! The best paint in the world will look like crap if your bodywork in not correct. I spent just over $10,000 which included body work, parts, and paint job. I took mine to someone who specialized in Corvette's so it just depends on what you want and how much you are willing to pay for the best.

Durango_Boy

Curtis - Who did that paint? Was it a shop here in Columbia?

Shark Mann

curtis74, that paint job looks great. The body needs no work. I think it just needs to be blocked and painted. I'm not a paint guy though, so I am not 100% sure. I guess I am willing to spend 3 - 5k on a paint job. Is that reasonable or way too cheap?

-Shark Mann

curtis74

Matt,

I had Goat at Goat's custom auto body here in Columbia do it. His shop is right across the street from the main entrance to Cosmo Park. He does only Hot Rods and special projects. Stop by and see his stuff sometime. I used to ask around at car shows about who was the best and everyone used to bring up his name. His work is great when it comes to customizing of fabrication. It took me over a year to get the car into him as he was booked solid.

curtis74

Shark Mann,

Again, it really depends on what is found under the paint. If no body work is needed then I suppose you could get something for around 3K to 5K. I'm guessing closer to the 5K mark. If you go with a dark color like black, you'll want to get the prep right or it will show!

britvette

Just one thing to say to that pic ----- WOW nice paint job and nice car !!!

spedaleden

If you can get the car to Nashville TN. (LittleJake) PM him. I think this is what your looking for. Grest guy, very helpful and you'll get a very nice paint job that won't cost you an arm and a leg.

Durango_Boy

That's really cool. I'd love to stop by his shop and see his work.

1970 stingray

pm me , i might be able to help you out on this .

paulywannafly

with the cost of labor @ 175 man hrs per car plus materiels cost not to mention media blasters bill We cant do a Show quality paint job for less than 11K

paulywannafly

By the way beautiful work and money well spent

gyopp

There are very few C3's being repainted that do not require some body work. Almost all have some stress cracks.

Muddywaters

I have about 2K in mine...thats including the gun. Here is a link http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1351577
Muddy

Shark Mann

Thanks for the info

Shark Mann

Still not sure about that baked on thing. The guy swears that his paint will last longer and be stronger because he bakes it on. Anyone dealt with this before or is he just ing me?

Shark Mann

halfmoontrail

Helps with final finish, as the paint can flow smooth when baked, less wet sanding and polishing after painting.

Also, at least in '69, the factory paint job was baked.

Steve

Shark Mann

Thanks

VettePower

$99.95 at Earl Schieb's.......