Paint cost?

Bad89stang · 04-12-2002, 02:30 AM

I need to buy some paint to shoot my cobra grill insert, mirrors, and a few other small parts. How much does factory color paint cost? I probably won't need much, but I would like it to have the clear coat mixed in. Do they make it that way? I was thinking a quart or so would be enough.

Den&Shay · 04-12-2002, 03:48 PM

I have painted some parts for my car and I would highly recommend using a 2 step process.(base coat/clear coat). Unless you are planning to have the whole car repainted at once anyway. One step paint does not have the shine that clear coat has, and I know it doesnt hold up as well over time. Alot of cars with that chalky look to the paint are painted with one step paint. For enough Sikkens paint to do my whole car, it cost me around $400.00 with clear coat and a few other chemicals. Good Luck.

Bad89stang · 04-12-2002, 08:34 PM

O.K. thanks for the help. I will do the two step thing and see how it turns out. I am trying to practice so that I can eventually paint my fiberglass hood.

polara7777 · 04-14-2002, 09:54 PM

Paintings not too tough just needs patience and a proper sanding. If you need any help at all drop me a line. Used to do it for a living. I can give some tips on best cheap paint and which sand paper to use. Good luck w/ it. If you don't get it right the first time keep trying! It takes a few times.

04-12-2002, 02:30 AM	#1
Bad89stang Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Ft. Worth, TX Posts: 456	Paint cost? I need to buy some paint to shoot my cobra grill insert, mirrors, and a few other small parts. How much does factory color paint cost? I probably won't need much, but I would like it to have the clear coat mixed in. Do they make it that way? I was thinking a quart or so would be enough. __________________ You're gonna need your seatbelt

04-12-2002, 03:48 PM	#2
Den&Shay Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 1	paint I have painted some parts for my car and I would highly recommend using a 2 step process.(base coat/clear coat). Unless you are planning to have the whole car repainted at once anyway. One step paint does not have the shine that clear coat has, and I know it doesnt hold up as well over time. Alot of cars with that chalky look to the paint are painted with one step paint. For enough Sikkens paint to do my whole car, it cost me around $400.00 with clear coat and a few other chemicals. Good Luck.

04-12-2002, 08:34 PM	#3
Bad89stang Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Ft. Worth, TX Posts: 456	Thanks O.K. thanks for the help. I will do the two step thing and see how it turns out. I am trying to practice so that I can eventually paint my fiberglass hood. __________________ You're gonna need your seatbelt

04-14-2002, 09:54 PM	#4
polara7777 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Columbus, MS Posts: 324	Paintings not too tough just needs patience and a proper sanding. If you need any help at all drop me a line. Used to do it for a living. I can give some tips on best cheap paint and which sand paper to use. Good luck w/ it. If you don't get it right the first time keep trying! It takes a few times. __________________ -Ian Christopher -84 VW Vanagon (Stock so far but it barks 3rd ) -67 Dodge Polara (383 punched 30, Heavy head work, Mopar Performance single plane intake, Holley 750, electric fuel pump, Holley regulator, .484 duration cam, FRIED bottom end!) DOH!!! Fried the #1 rod bearing. Stroker kit coming! -01 Kawasaki Ninja 250 (Clear lenses, shaved fender, rear signals in the rear housing, baffles removed, Deals Gap dragon on the tail.)

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