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Old 03-01-2006, 09:54 PM   #1
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Default Whole body paint job

I was wondering... how much would it cost to spray paint a Focus? I mean the whole car LX spec.

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Old 03-01-2006, 10:02 PM   #2
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What is the spray for?
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Old 03-01-2006, 10:12 PM   #3
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Well, I'm getting a Dawn Blue Focus but the colors in the range are alittle bland. So I figure I might change the colour myself at a later date. But I'd like to get an idea of how much it would cost so if its too much then I might just stick with my Dawn Blue. Or if its affordable I'll just get white for the time being.
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Old 03-01-2006, 10:42 PM   #4
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We'll depends on a lot of things. At least 2000 for a pretty S*** job to 10000 for a great sprayjob. But remember try to choose a colour that is close to the spray colour ie if you were to do a silver pearl with purple tinge paint job, get a silver car. That way you can get away not painting the sills and engine bay.
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Old 03-01-2006, 11:45 PM   #5
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Holy moley... thats a hunk o' cash. I think I'll scratch the whole painting thing then. lol I can think of a better way to spend 10 grand. lol

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Old 04-01-2006, 12:28 AM   #6
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10 grand? no way..

go to your local Big W and buy 10 cans of your favorite colour. also buy some harsh sandpaper.
give your car a gentle rub to clean the surface, then give the car a really thick coat with the spray cans. let it dry for a while.. best way to test if its dry is touch the paint in a very obvious spot with your biggest finger, if it leaves a huge finger print then the paint isnt quite dry yet, leave for a while longer.

other than that, buy some clear paint and give it a nice thick coat.

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Old 04-01-2006, 12:36 AM   #7
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$10,000 is a stupid amount for a paint job.
this cost me $180 to paint.
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Old 04-01-2006, 01:10 AM   #8
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10 grand? no way..

go to your local Big W and buy 10 cans of your favorite colour. also buy some harsh sandpaper.
give your car a gentle rub to clean the surface, then give the car a really thick coat with the spray cans. let it dry for a while.. best way to test if its dry is touch the paint in a very obvious spot with your biggest finger, if it leaves a huge finger print then the paint isnt quite dry yet, leave for a while longer.

other than that, buy some clear paint and give it a nice thick coat.

all done custom paint on your brand new car!
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Old 04-01-2006, 08:47 AM   #9
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10 grand? no way..

go to your local Big W and buy 10 cans of your favorite colour. also buy some harsh sandpaper.
give your car a gentle rub to clean the surface, then give the car a really thick coat with the spray cans. let it dry for a while.. best way to test if its dry is touch the paint in a very obvious spot with your biggest finger, if it leaves a huge finger print then the paint isnt quite dry yet, leave for a while longer.

other than that, buy some clear paint and give it a nice thick coat.

all done custom paint on your brand new car!
oooo...ooooo.....Mitch I'll pay you six tins of shoe polish, and a bottle of metho to do mine.....
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Old 06-01-2006, 05:21 PM   #10
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hahahahahha i cant believe you actually think im serious..

and before you ask any further questions NO I DONT OWN A VL COMMODOORE!!
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Old 06-01-2006, 06:01 PM   #11
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I got quoted 3-4grand from the smash repairers. Friend was willing to do it for about a grand but since his an apprentice ... i passed on his offer :]
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