Cost to paint a truck??

[kebo]

I'm in the process of getting my truck re-painted, the guy is going to do it for $2k. I had three other quotes that were higher, really none that were lower save for the cheap $600 quick and dirty paint jobs.

He's going to remove some trim, but not all, will take about 2 weeks to do the job. I saw some of his work and was reasonably impressed with it. It only has three very small dings in the body, and virtually no rust. Reason I wanted a new paint job was because the clearcoat had peeled off both front fenders (typical for 2000 Ford F150's). Does $2k sound about right to sand, prime, paint, and clearcoat with good paint?

Will post pic's after it's done, if there is interest.

 

[timswi]

2K for an overall (I'm assuming he's painting the whole truck) is a good deal if he's using quality materials, and does a solid prep (wet sand everythng that is getting painted). Base/Clear and sealer.

Ask what brand he's using. PPG or DuPont anything in that venue is premium stuff. Omnicoat or some kind of acrylic "animal" won't give you a professional look.

I've been doing this for years as a side gig. To use good materials (Chemicles and misc) on a solid vehicle can get close to $1,000 depending on the color...And WOW does that matter.

Personally, I prefer PPG BC/CC.

 

[schmism]

2 weeks!?!?!

"some guy"

sounds like your about to get a $600 paint job for $2K

if paying 2K take it to a real shop and have it done in 3days....

if its a farm truck pay $400 for maco

 

[George2615]

2K is a decent price if he does good work. You mentioned you have seen some of his work and were impressed. 2 weeks does seem like a long time though. Must be a private individual since you wouldn't get a decent basecoat / clearcoat paint job in any body shop around my neck of the woods.

 

[timswi]

2K is a decent price if he does good work. You mentioned you have seen some of his work and were impressed. 2 weeks does seem like a long time though. Must be a private individual since you wouldn't get a decent basecoat / clearcoat paint job in any body shop around my neck of the woods.

Agreed. 2 weeks for a normal overall is not unrealistic at all. That was my normal time frame for regular cars and trucks. I'd take him up on that deal.

 

[sweettractors]

2K is a good deal, I recently had a drag car painted and that was what I paid. Ken Sweet

 

[BruceWard]

$2K is good for the paintjob. But why spend $2K on a 2000 model truck? That must be a huge chunk of the trucks value.

 

[VitaBene]

$2K is good for the paintjob. But why spend $2K on a 2000 model truck? That must be a huge chunk of the trucks value.

If the truck is in good overall condition and just the paint is poor the 2K will be money well spent. What does a new F150 cost? 2K would probably be 3 payments on a new ride. I like the way the OP is thinking!

 

[schmism]

If the truck is in good overall condition and just the paint is poor the 2K will be money well spent. What does a new F150 cost? 2K would probably be 3 payments on a new ride. I like the way the OP is thinking!

to each there own..... 2k on paint on a year 2000? no way.... 2k on a new trans or engine perhaps....

how long do you expect to keep it? $500 paint job should last 3-5 years.... who needs a 20 year 2K paint job on a 2000 year DD truck.

If you want it go for it, (your $$) but again i wouldn't wait 2 weeks for it to get done.

 

[buck12]

If 2k allows the owner to get another five years out of a truck that meets his needs why not. I spent $1000 fixing several things on a 93 F150 over the summer and its only a hunting truck. It keeps my new truck out of the woods and mud and I don't have to unload all my hunting gear to go to work and gives the family a third vehicle for those times when you wake up to a dead battery or flat tire. I am sure the op has a reason to keep the truck in good order.