Inexpensive paint shop in NorCal Bay Area - Lateral-g Forums

69Ponti · #1 09-25-2012, 01:04 AM

I'm looking to repaint the 69 bird. I'm not looking for a show quality paint job. Just something decent for the price. Any recommendations for shops in the Bay Area? What is the average cost for a paint job nowadays? Thanks.

gnx7 · #2 10-02-2012, 03:42 PM

I guess the best question to ask is what can you afford

And how much bodywork does the car need or rust repair.....

Bodywork is expensive for good work. I had my car painted 5 years ago and it was $$$$$'s. $7K for a complete color change with engine bay/trunk/doors shot too.

Nowadays I'm sure it would be quite a bit more.

smhigh · #3 10-03-2012, 12:48 PM

Absolute Customs in Petaluma.

Give Ted a call.

He does great work and just moved into a new shop and has a great new paint booth.

He has done 3 of my cars and many friends.

http://www.absolute-customs.com/

John510 · #4 10-06-2012, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by 69Ponti

What is the average cost for a paint job nowadays? Thanks.

That question is impossible to answer without knowing how much bodywork your car needs. The money/labor hours are in the body prep. Was it media blasted and all new metal already installed?

**geberhard** · #5 10-08-2012, 10:33 AM

Have some recomendations, but agree with John, it is imposible to say how much teh paint job will cost without taking other stuff in consideration.

I have tried several painters in the Bay and finally found a great guy, who does great work and failry reasonable.

My 67 400 just back from paint. Keep in mind I stripped the car and re-installed everything otherwise overspray etc is guaranteed. If the shop does it they will charge you bigger bucks