Color changing paint job

VenimosChameleon · 01-21-2004, 06:54 PM

Yah, I just had a quick question. Well I've always liked the mystic cobras, and the paint on those things are pretty sweet. Does anyone here know of or have a paint job like that, and how much does it cost. I know it aint cheap, but money aint an issue? THanks yall

420nitro · 01-21-2004, 08:46 PM

A friend of mine owns a body shop and we had this talk. He stated at the time that it wasn't really any more work but the paint cost is ridiculous. If I remember correctley he stated some where in the ball park of 2,000 dollars per gallon. (A gallon should do it.) ( regular manufacture paint cost any where from 200-500 gallon----PPG or Dupont)

So by the time you are done you will spend around (retail) 5,000 to 7,000 dollars. This is by a reputable body shop that does custom work. (this does not include any body repair.) I had a friend just pay 5,000 dollars for a great paint job but, basic color with alot of repairs and replacement parts due to rust. Not envolved in an accident.

The only problem that I heard is just like having your car painted a candy color is that, later you might have trouble matching the paint job for any future repairs.

Good Luck and hope this helps

91LX2Bfast · 01-21-2004, 10:47 PM

Dupont's "Chromalusion" paints have incredible color differences from every angle.

surfbeast · 01-22-2004, 01:53 PM

the new 04 mustang MYSTIC type paint job has to go back to the Ford Factory to be repainted in case of damage. I was told that by the auto body shop manger at my dealer. Your talking big bucks to have it painted and to do any repairs. The paint is awsome though

blue00gt · 01-22-2004, 03:37 PM

That price is probably about right for the paint itself because when I checked a few years ago the Dupont color changing paint from the Mystic Cobra was $180/pint.

FordFastGirl5.0 · 01-22-2004, 05:36 PM

Have you checked out any paint at House of Kolor, they have a pretty wide selection and prices, the paint shouldn't really be the issue its the amount of money you pay for labor. My brother is a professional painter for an autobody co. in St.Louis and I know about how much just the labor cost and its the biggest part of it. no joke. It would be nice if you could find someone to do it for you on the side.

01-21-2004, 06:54 PM	#1
VenimosChameleon Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Benicia Posts: 3	Color changing paint job Yah, I just had a quick question. Well I've always liked the mystic cobras, and the paint on those things are pretty sweet. Does anyone here know of or have a paint job like that, and how much does it cost. I know it aint cheap, but money aint an issue? THanks yall __________________ The Chameleon Future Mods: Clear Lights all around, Boss Spoiler, ABC Front Bumper, a new loud exhaust system, Tint them windows

01-22-2004, 01:53 PM	#4
surfbeast Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Maryville,TN Posts: 415	the new 04 mustang MYSTIC type paint job has to go back to the Ford Factory to be repainted in case of damage. I was told that by the auto body shop manger at my dealer. Your talking big bucks to have it painted and to do any repairs. The paint is awsome though __________________ 98 GT / convertable -98 Saleen engine, Saleen appearance pkg. SHM cams,P&P NPI heads, and so much more!

01-22-2004, 03:37 PM	#5
blue00gt Mustang Addict Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: McKinney, TX Posts: 1,294	That price is probably about right for the paint itself because when I checked a few years ago the Dupont color changing paint from the Mystic Cobra was $180/pint. __________________ Strike down the unroadworthy! 2000 GT Atl. Blue: '03 Cobra motor - 465rwhp/473rwtq, T-56 6-speed, full MM TA/PH & tubular K-member suspension, Saleen body, 17" Torq-Thrust II's, M/T ET Street radials, and lots more '94 Rio Red Cobra: All the bolt-ons, 3.73s

01-22-2004, 05:36 PM	#6
FordFastGirl5.0 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Collinsville, IL Posts: 46	Have you checked out any paint at House of Kolor, they have a pretty wide selection and prices, the paint shouldn't really be the issue its the amount of money you pay for labor. My brother is a professional painter for an autobody co. in St.Louis and I know about how much just the labor cost and its the biggest part of it. no joke. It would be nice if you could find someone to do it for you on the side. __________________ 1990 mustang LX hatch 5.0 holly upper/lower intake, timing chains, F303 cam, 24lb fuel injectors, 75mm mass air meter, underdrive pulleys, 3:73 gears, BBK C.A.I., BBK long tube headers, Off road H-pipe, 17" cobra R's, 2800 stall yet to come.......

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01-21-2004, 08:46 PM	#2
420nitro Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Rockford Posts: 596	A friend of mine owns a body shop and we had this talk. He stated at the time that it wasn't really any more work but the paint cost is ridiculous. If I remember correctley he stated some where in the ball park of 2,000 dollars per gallon. (A gallon should do it.) ( regular manufacture paint cost any where from 200-500 gallon----PPG or Dupont) So by the time you are done you will spend around (retail) 5,000 to 7,000 dollars. This is by a reputable body shop that does custom work. (this does not include any body repair.) I had a friend just pay 5,000 dollars for a great paint job but, basic color with alot of repairs and replacement parts due to rust. Not envolved in an accident. The only problem that I heard is just like having your car painted a candy color is that, later you might have trouble matching the paint job for any future repairs. Good Luck and hope this helps

01-21-2004, 10:47 PM	#3
91LX2Bfast Registered Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Warrington, PA Posts: 694	Dupont's "Chromalusion" paints have incredible color differences from every angle.