I am planning on purchasing an 80 to 82 Fiat Spider and was wondering what I should expect to pay to repaint it if necessary. I want to have an idea before I consider purchasing one that needs to be repainted. Any input is appreciated.
Ken
Repaint
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Gerard Del Monte
I used to pooh-pooh the idea of an Earl Scheib-type paint job, but I guy I know got a very respectable solid beige repaint job on his van for $800 from MAACO ( I think) last year and it passed inspection from pretty close up. I don't know if the same could be said for other color paints or metallics, etc.
I have been checking on a repaint for a while now and it seems that much variance in cost depends on the extent of the prep work done, and by whom. Depending on what prep work was done, I could get my Spider repainted from approx. $1,700-$3,500 by specialized autobody shops.
I have been checking on a repaint for a while now and it seems that much variance in cost depends on the extent of the prep work done, and by whom. Depending on what prep work was done, I could get my Spider repainted from approx. $1,700-$3,500 by specialized autobody shops.
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spiderrey
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Joe Clemente
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I have to agree with Gerard's point about Maaco.
I've also considered the prospect of paying thousands for paint and body work but I just cannot afford it. My nephew for example got a full prep and paint job for his VW GTI 16V to show car quality but shelled out almoust $10,000. Assuming there are no repairs to do, the majority of the cost on a top level paint job is the prep. The shop just gets their grunt to block, sand and spray, and then wet sand and polish and so on and so forth and he just gets paid whatever the hourly rate is until it's done. Personally, I can no longer justify paying a body shop the typical hourly rates for repetitive blocking and sanding that I can do myself.
The idea behind a Maaco or an Earl Scheib isn't one you should automatically balk at. You pay for the spray. Keep in mind that whether you take your car to a Maaco or to some "Beverly Hills exoctic" resto place, your paint will only ever be as good as the prep work. If you have the $ to pay for the prep and want show car quality and are so inclined, that's great and a reputable body and paint place will be your best choice. However, if you are a DIYer and take the time to do it correctly, you can take it to an Earl Scheib or a Maaco and get them to spray and expect a decent finish.
I recently got my buddy Robert to do some good repair work on my rear inners and outers. (The car needed it) Once I complete the rest of the prep I will be giving this some serious consideration myself.
I've also considered the prospect of paying thousands for paint and body work but I just cannot afford it. My nephew for example got a full prep and paint job for his VW GTI 16V to show car quality but shelled out almoust $10,000. Assuming there are no repairs to do, the majority of the cost on a top level paint job is the prep. The shop just gets their grunt to block, sand and spray, and then wet sand and polish and so on and so forth and he just gets paid whatever the hourly rate is until it's done. Personally, I can no longer justify paying a body shop the typical hourly rates for repetitive blocking and sanding that I can do myself.
The idea behind a Maaco or an Earl Scheib isn't one you should automatically balk at. You pay for the spray. Keep in mind that whether you take your car to a Maaco or to some "Beverly Hills exoctic" resto place, your paint will only ever be as good as the prep work. If you have the $ to pay for the prep and want show car quality and are so inclined, that's great and a reputable body and paint place will be your best choice. However, if you are a DIYer and take the time to do it correctly, you can take it to an Earl Scheib or a Maaco and get them to spray and expect a decent finish.
I recently got my buddy Robert to do some good repair work on my rear inners and outers. (The car needed it) Once I complete the rest of the prep I will be giving this some serious consideration myself.
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racydave
I was cruzin the local weekly car show this fri, noticing levels of restoration and paint finishes, one beautiful Austin healy 58, the owner paid bunches, waited over a year. You might go to a local show, most owners will talk your head off. Would poss get you closer to what and who is out there in your area.