1987 GMC Jimmy Paint Job Quote

[79rustyk10]

I wouldnt use rustoleum on something you want to stay nice. at least do a single stage auto paint so it doesnt oxidize so ungodly fast.

 

[ryoken]

now where'd I put that 10' pole?


it's kinda funny watching all the auto crowd get all gaga in recent yrs over a roll and tip job.. like it was sliced bread... we've been doing it on boats for 30+ yrs... air-dried paints can't hold a candle to a catalyzed resin... I freakin hate enamel, sh*t's so soft it ain't funny.... had to play with some today as a matter of fact..

4500 would be a reasonable deal i would say.. by the time you buy primer, possibly sealer, base, clear, hardener you can EASILY spend a grand... whoever would paint a car for $1300 is desperate for work, or nuts.... i was charging 2 g's, 2500 out of my house 15 yrs ago...

 

[ZJumper]

Expensive no doubt! For my $3,500 truck, I'm now at $11,000.......and no paint job yet!

I'll keep this truck forever too. Sentemental value so a decent paint job is important.

Glad I'm not the only one in the same boat. Your figures are pretty close to mine.

 

[Chief Brody]

Those are often far worse than they first appear. Dont get your hopes up

Tell me about it.....

 

[77 casa grande]

I paid $4500 last winter for a two color job. No rust repair, but had him remove all the trim and badges and filled all the holes(50+/-). I thought that was a very fair price.

 

[wasted wages]

I wouldnt use rustoleum on something you want to stay nice. at least do a single stage auto paint so it doesnt oxidize so ungodly fast.

now where'd I put that 10' pole?


it's kinda funny watching all the auto crowd get all gaga in recent yrs over a roll and tip job.. like it was sliced bread... we've been doing it on boats for 30+ yrs... air-dried paints can't hold a candle to a catalyzed resin... I freakin hate enamel, sh*t's so soft it ain't funny

Believe me...... I ain't spending 4500.00 for this......

roll on rustoleum will suit me fine....

 

[jeff in co]

Glad I'm not the only one in the same boat. Your figures are pretty close to mine.

It was originally $10k but we (wife and I) agreed to a new dash, inst. bezel and shocks. Brought it up to $11k.

Thanks Dave Ramsey!

 

[Chief Brody]

It was originally $10k but we (wife and I) agreed to a new dash, inst. bezel and shocks. Brought it up to $11k.

Thanks Dave Ramsey!

You are still only near a third of the cost of a new SUV and I bet it's paid for...

 

[bubble8]

thanks for all the responses guys
I have come to a conclusion...
I have spent almost $7500 on the truck right now and it will be going into the shop to be painted April 1st
Since it is going to take him 3 weeks to a month to finish there is no point in putting it in the shop to sit now and then go straight into winter storage

 

[y5mgisi]

You are still only near a third of the cost of a new SUV and I bet it's paid for...

Thats what im thinking on my burb. One part of me says its retarded to want to dump around 10g's into an old truck but then i think, after 10'gs its going to out last something that i could easily pay 30+k for! And the sentimental value/pleasure to drive will be ever so very worth it.

 

[bubble8]

I completely agree i will be in just about 12K and when its done it will be 100% what I want
I paid 24K for my Nissan Murano in 2006 and it was 3 years old and had 34000 miles on it
I think I will be more happy with the Jimmy