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Heavy-Chevy · 06-13-2002, 08:21 PM

How did you chose the shop your truck was worked on?

chevyman 68 C/10 · 06-13-2002, 11:27 PM

Learned it myself , you know what you get that way. Other than that, the best way is to check out some of the work from a shop you are considering using. Talk to people who has used the shop, word of mouth will make or break any body / paint shop.

If you are wanting show quality work expect to pay a price for it,the best way to find this type work is to check out trucks and cars at the shows and ask who painted them. Most people dont mind discusing what they paid for the work on thier vehicules.

Remember not to get cheap on the materals, you get what you pay for in this area. Good Luck Chevyman 68 C/10

Heavy-Chevy · 06-14-2002, 11:22 PM

Thank you!!

What price to expect?
I have a 1972 GMC long bed.

PushinPebbles · 06-14-2002, 11:28 PM

my dad is a Body man......................they can't tell unless they see the rust,dent,replacment panels...etc................and the materials are so F-kin expensive its not even beleivable....Jack

chevyman 68 C/10 · 06-14-2002, 11:52 PM

Most base/clear paint jobs are an average of two grand here. We are not that far from each other,but different areas can be drasticly diferent. Body work is around twenty an hour here, but
this can vary greatly.

You should not have any trouble finding some one around Ennis with a car or truck that is the quality of job you are looking for, ask them where they had thier truck done. I would think with the drag racing and car shows there you would have lots of people to talk to

I dont make my living like this any more. I do one on the side about twice a year, so I do only show work. A job like that starts out at five. But again prices are very varyable from job to job and place to place-you have to shop around.

GOOD LUCK! Chevyman 68 C/10

Blue_71 · 06-15-2002, 12:02 AM

i picked mine, because hes a very good friend who is goign to do it for free

chevyman 68 C/10 · 06-15-2002, 12:29 AM

Cool Blue_71 that is the best kind FREE!!!

Blue_71 · 06-15-2002, 01:14 AM

yup yup, exspeccially when its the guy who restores the car which they use to ride the mayor and celebrities around in the christmas parade

he used to be oen of the best around here

Heavy-Chevy · 06-20-2002, 11:59 PM

Does that $5K job come with chrome sideing?

OhioDan · 06-21-2002, 05:00 AM

I'm about half way done with getting mine painted as we speak. All old metal was dipped and taken back to bare metal. Body work done. Primed and painted. The cab was painted inside, the bottom, and the firewall, and then placed back on the frame. I'm installing everything that I'd have to climb over the fenders to do. When I complete that, I'm gonna send it back to the painter, and he'll assemble the rest of the truck and finish painting it. So far, I've spent approx. $4,500 for the paint and body work. He's certified through PPG, and going back to bare metal, and using PPG products, he'd give me a "Lifetime Warranty" on the paint. I hope both of us live long lives.

diggin69 · 06-21-2002, 08:23 AM

I just bought paint for a 79 Vette...... Silver metalic- base coat-1 gallon, clear-1ga.,2 qt hardner, 2 ga. reducer, & 2 filters for the gunn for a total of $467.98 that was for martin sr....... 2-5 grand for a paint job is high I think..... but then theres a guy here painting harleys for that so I guys people do pay it......

Diggin 69

ebfabman · 06-21-2002, 09:43 AM

It's not just the materials and the labor to squirt the paint that make a seemingly expensive paint job. Actually anyone can open cans, mix them together and blow them on a chosen surface ( or in the air for that matter )

What makes a paint job's price go up is the labor to do good preparation to the surface being painted.

When considering paint and body work, price ( your budget or what you can afford ) is really what determines the type ( what your paint job will look like ) of paint job you will get.

$3000 to $5000 may seem high but depending on the condition of your vehicle, it could easily be a ways from show quality. Many show type paint jobs could cost many times more.

Good paint mateials that are well applied will magify any/all even the most minor imperfections and can make what could be a really good paint job look like an amateur/first timer did it.

You might say to a shop to keep the price low "it doesn't have to be perfect" Well what does that mean?

Just remember new paint will definitely MAGNIFY the imperfections, and does the shop want people to ask "who painted your truck?" Knowing that you wanted to cut cost by not doing a good prep job.

Anyway, I guess the point is most of the cost in a good paint job is in the prep, not so much just the materials.

06-13-2002, 08:21 PM	#1
Heavy-Chevy Registered User Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Ennis (& Styx),Texas Posts: 1,325	Body work!!!!! How did you chose the shop your truck was worked on? __________________ TRUCKS & Autos that run: 1972 GMC Sierra Grande 3/4ton LWB 4x4 1972 Chevrollet K/5 with a 6"Lift, 462 heads "money pit" 1988 K3500 Crew "Big Red" 4x4 PARTS OR PROJECT TRUCKS: PARTS for sale or trade: WANT : 1972 parts blazer/Jimmy parts truck 1967-72 Parts Chevy/GMC Truck NEED stainless hubcap for 3/4ton GMC

06-14-2002, 11:22 PM	#3
Heavy-Chevy Registered User Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Ennis (& Styx),Texas Posts: 1,325	Thank you!! What price to expect? I have a 1972 GMC long bed. __________________ TRUCKS & Autos that run: 1972 GMC Sierra Grande 3/4ton LWB 4x4 1972 Chevrollet K/5 with a 6"Lift, 462 heads "money pit" 1988 K3500 Crew "Big Red" 4x4 PARTS OR PROJECT TRUCKS: PARTS for sale or trade: WANT : 1972 parts blazer/Jimmy parts truck 1967-72 Parts Chevy/GMC Truck NEED stainless hubcap for 3/4ton GMC

06-14-2002, 11:28 PM	#4
PushinPebbles My dad's 68 Join Date: May 2002 Location: VA Posts: 444	my dad is a Body man......................they can't tell unless they see the rust,dent,replacment panels...etc................and the materials are so F-kin expensive its not even beleivable....Jack __________________ Jack M. 67 C-10 SWB 355 built T-350 tranny hurst shifter 17x8in KMC's on michelins, clear tails and back up lights slammedUPDATE i have decided on my bag setup and will post further info when i recieve all the parts **************************** 88 1/2 ton suburban 4x4 350/700R-4having a 9 in lift w/ 38 in tires 4 12 inch Lightning Audios *************************** 87 silverado 3/4ton jacked up 10-12 inches black and rubberized bed coating 35 in michelans ************************** Dad's truck 68 C-10 stepside, 468 BB, tubbed, weld wheels, Nason black,lots more **************************** grand dads truck 68 C-10 stepside fuel inj. 350/700R-4soon in audi silver **************************** 84 toyota pickup 22R 5 speed 2WD slammed, shaved and all the body lines filled w/ buickGN scoop,bout to be sprayed in 2003 mustang green metallic w/ silver flames **************************** S/N=BIGGYTYME@aol.com (hydros) "No fat chics, truck will scrape"

06-15-2002, 12:29 AM	#7
chevyman 68 C/10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Gilmer, Texas USA Posts: 313	Cool Blue_71 that is the best kind FREE!!! __________________ 69 Chevy short fleet side soon to have LT1 and 4L60E pb. ps cruise and air. 68 Chevy short fleet side 400 sb 5 inch chop top pb. ps. pw. 350 auto and shaved handles 68 anniversary no engine long wheel base 400 auto FOR SALE 68 Chevy fleet side long wheel base complete parts truck.

06-20-2002, 11:59 PM	#9
Heavy-Chevy Registered User Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Ennis (& Styx),Texas Posts: 1,325	Does that $5K job come with chrome sideing? __________________ TRUCKS & Autos that run: 1972 GMC Sierra Grande 3/4ton LWB 4x4 1972 Chevrollet K/5 with a 6"Lift, 462 heads "money pit" 1988 K3500 Crew "Big Red" 4x4 PARTS OR PROJECT TRUCKS: PARTS for sale or trade: WANT : 1972 parts blazer/Jimmy parts truck 1967-72 Parts Chevy/GMC Truck NEED stainless hubcap for 3/4ton GMC

06-13-2002, 11:27 PM	#2
chevyman 68 C/10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Gilmer, Texas USA Posts: 313	Learned it myself , you know what you get that way. Other than that, the best way is to check out some of the work from a shop you are considering using. Talk to people who has used the shop, word of mouth will make or break any body / paint shop. If you are wanting show quality work expect to pay a price for it,the best way to find this type work is to check out trucks and cars at the shows and ask who painted them. Most people dont mind discusing what they paid for the work on thier vehicules. Remember not to get cheap on the materals, you get what you pay for in this area. Good Luck Chevyman 68 C/10

06-14-2002, 11:52 PM	#5
chevyman 68 C/10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Gilmer, Texas USA Posts: 313	Most base/clear paint jobs are an average of two grand here. We are not that far from each other,but different areas can be drasticly diferent. Body work is around twenty an hour here, but this can vary greatly. You should not have any trouble finding some one around Ennis with a car or truck that is the quality of job you are looking for, ask them where they had thier truck done. I would think with the drag racing and car shows there you would have lots of people to talk to I dont make my living like this any more. I do one on the side about twice a year, so I do only show work. A job like that starts out at five. But again prices are very varyable from job to job and place to place-you have to shop around. GOOD LUCK! Chevyman 68 C/10

06-21-2002, 05:00 AM	#10
OhioDan Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: New Carlisle, Ohio,USA Posts: 1,404	I'm about half way done with getting mine painted as we speak. All old metal was dipped and taken back to bare metal. Body work done. Primed and painted. The cab was painted inside, the bottom, and the firewall, and then placed back on the frame. I'm installing everything that I'd have to climb over the fenders to do. When I complete that, I'm gonna send it back to the painter, and he'll assemble the rest of the truck and finish painting it. So far, I've spent approx. $4,500 for the paint and body work. He's certified through PPG, and going back to bare metal, and using PPG products, he'd give me a "Lifetime Warranty" on the paint. I hope both of us live long lives. __________________ LIFE AIN'T EASY WHEN YER FAT AND GREASY! GMC= Got More Class! 1970 GMC LWB, Fleetside, 350/4spd, Flowmaster "40's", 2002 GMC 16" Rallies, cowl hood,and added a bunch of options that weren't there when I started.

06-21-2002, 08:23 AM	#11
diggin69 Southern but in Ohio!!!! Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Eaton,Oh. 45320 Posts: 467	I just bought paint for a 79 Vette...... Silver metalic- base coat-1 gallon, clear-1ga.,2 qt hardner, 2 ga. reducer, & 2 filters for the gunn for a total of $467.98 that was for martin sr....... 2-5 grand for a paint job is high I think..... but then theres a guy here painting harleys for that so I guys people do pay it...... Diggin 69 __________________ 1969 C/10 3/4 ton 4x4 longbed custom, frame made from a 79 1972 custom-10 half/ton longbed 1980 1/2 ton 4x4 all original 350/350/205 with air Eaton,Oh rebelryder@hotmail.com

06-21-2002, 09:43 AM	#12
ebfabman Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Concord, NC Posts: 2,489	It's not just the materials and the labor to squirt the paint that make a seemingly expensive paint job. Actually anyone can open cans, mix them together and blow them on a chosen surface ( or in the air for that matter ) What makes a paint job's price go up is the labor to do good preparation to the surface being painted. When considering paint and body work, price ( your budget or what you can afford ) is really what determines the type ( what your paint job will look like ) of paint job you will get. $3000 to $5000 may seem high but depending on the condition of your vehicle, it could easily be a ways from show quality. Many show type paint jobs could cost many times more. Good paint mateials that are well applied will magify any/all even the most minor imperfections and can make what could be a really good paint job look like an amateur/first timer did it. You might say to a shop to keep the price low "it doesn't have to be perfect" Well what does that mean? Just remember new paint will definitely MAGNIFY the imperfections, and does the shop want people to ask "who painted your truck?" Knowing that you wanted to cut cost by not doing a good prep job. Anyway, I guess the point is most of the cost in a good paint job is in the prep, not so much just the materials.



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