how much would a normal bodyshop charge a paintjob for evos? the whole car(engine bay, trims, whole body) maybe, or just outside(body). Any figures?

 

for a decent one? $$$$$$$$$

 

Why???? there are all colors availible somewhere in the US, shipping them from anywhere....maybe even from Japan, would likely be cheaper than painting a whole car (if high quality) from scratch.

 

+1 I wanna know too.

 

It's really going to depend on the paint you want. Certain colors/pigments/qualities/etc are going to determine your cost. Your best bet is to run to 2-3 paint shops in your area, choose a color, and get a quote from each of them for the same color. Then you'll have your answer.

 

Try this.

http://www.autoblog.com/2008/08/06/b...-car-to-white/

 

well...you can get a macco paint job for under $300...descent one for about $3000 or a nice one where they take all the pices off the car...such as doors, hood, trunk trim for about $5-6K...hope that helps...

 

I myself really wanted a corvette yellow X. They don't make it. It's very difficult to properly perform a color conversion due to the engine bay.

If someone could do it properly, I would change to yellow. Of course $$ is a factor

 

if you do alot of the prep work (before paint and after) yourself, you can save yourself alot of money... like take out all the trimmings, and engine, sanding, and such...

 

i work at a bodyshop for high end cars (Porsche, merc, Jag lexus blah blah blah) and for an all over incl. jambs/underhood and so on you arent getting away for less than 5k. Thats expensive, but logically thinking, youre getting a kick *** unique paintjob with high quality materials. However, for just an outside paintjob it runs about 2.5-3.5k. But you wouldnt want to paint your car orange and have blue jambs, thatd just be hideous and a waste on both fronts. What color were you thinking about? I can actually give a real exact estimate on my computer at work using my areas standard labor/paint rates.

 

+1 easily 5k

 

my friends dad just got his integra painted and it was 3200$ wich was i great job plus door jams and all so from a good shop look too spend a lot

 

i was thinking flatblacking the whole car. lol

 

If youre going to do that then get a PB evo. Flat blacking doenst cost as much simply due to materials, aka no clear coat. Well, some matte clear, but thats nothing to stress. Flat black looks great, Im a huge fan. I ran my 68 Camaro in flatblack for a long time and it just looked so BA. Also, you dont have to really do underhood paint if u have a PB car. For the most part cars dont come with cleared engine bays, firewall/rad. support/ fender jambs. So thats a good way to save $$$$. Need anymore info just let me know.

 

so your saying that i should just do the outside flatblack? how much would this run?