LordJim Posted February 27, 2007 Share Posted February 27, 2007 I'm curious, has anyone repainted their car? If so, how much? I can see one day down the road that it might be a Good Thing to repaint this beast, but have no idea what it might cost. Thanks, Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urs1ne Posted February 27, 2007 Share Posted February 27, 2007 To change the color and do it right, like $5k+, to retouch up the paint on the car, ~$2k to do it right, probably more. aka, dont do it unless you have to, or get it touched up and invest in some clear bra. ^ n00bs below this line Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LordJim Posted February 28, 2007 Author Share Posted February 28, 2007 A paint job isn't a requirement, just a "might do that" sort of idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Need4Speed Posted February 28, 2007 Share Posted February 28, 2007 I asked a local repuatable shop and they were about $3k for a good repaint of the same color and $4500 - $6k for a new color. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drewski Posted February 28, 2007 Share Posted February 28, 2007 Isn't "bad luck" to chane the color of a car? Kinda like changing the name of a boat... Remember hearing that somewhere... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wukindada Posted February 28, 2007 Share Posted February 28, 2007 I will most likely be having the hood re-painted this summer the stone chips are simply getting out of hand:( Toyota 6EATS .........SUCK!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cliff Posted February 28, 2007 Share Posted February 28, 2007 I repainted my fog light surrounds a different color, that count? http://clem.mscd.edu/~mcquiggc/mod2.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hutru01 Posted February 28, 2007 Share Posted February 28, 2007 I will most likely be having the hood re-painted this summer the stone chips are simply getting out of hand:( Thats why I got a hood protector on my LGT. No scratches whatsoever on my paint..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P06781 Posted March 1, 2007 Share Posted March 1, 2007 Thats why I got a hood protector on my LGT. No scratches whatsoever on my paint..... I have a full clearbra but still have plenty rockchips. Some are right through the clearbra. I guess not many people actually drive their LGT's to the mountains for skiing/boarding very much. I have mudflaps also but the body at the bottom in front of the rear wheels is totally sandblasted from driving up to MtHood. Maybe salting the roads is better than sanding ? Oh well Im over it now.... Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mccorry Posted March 1, 2007 Share Posted March 1, 2007 Eh... you drive em and you're going to get chips and scratches... it's just going to happen. FWIW... Aftermarket paint is never as durable as OEM paint... so I'd stick with the factory paint job as long as you can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wukindada Posted March 1, 2007 Share Posted March 1, 2007 I had the 3m rockblocker full kit but there was no way I was paying 350 to have it installed. I can get the hood painted for 475.....I called 2 of the better shops today Toyota 6EATS .........SUCK!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LordJim Posted March 1, 2007 Author Share Posted March 1, 2007 FWIW... Aftermarket paint is never as durable as OEM paint... so I'd stick with the factory paint job as long as you can. You think so? Given that the factory paint is soft as hell and swirls when you look at it funny, I figured that even the Macco $299 job would be better. (Not really, but I do imagine that a paint job from a reputable shop would be better than the factory paint). - Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mccorry Posted March 2, 2007 Share Posted March 2, 2007 Nope... trust me on this one. OEM paint is formulated for temperature curing (ie- it's a bake cure). Refinish is made to cure at ambient (or close to ambient) temperatures. The hardness won't be the same and it won't last as long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattg Posted March 2, 2007 Share Posted March 2, 2007 Maybe salting the roads is better than sanding ? Jim hell no. I would much rather have chips than rust. rust = the destroyer of automobiles. my lgt has been up to Mt. Bachelor probably 60 times in it's life. I have a full clear bra and hardly any chips. the plastic panels in front of the rear wheels are pretty blasted though. If I could do it over again I would run Rally Armor flaps in the winter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P06781 Posted March 2, 2007 Share Posted March 2, 2007 hell no. I would much rather have chips than rust. rust = the destroyer of automobiles. my lgt has been up to Mt. Bachelor probably 60 times in it's life. I have a full clear bra and hardly any chips. the plastic panels in front of the rear wheels are pretty blasted though. If I could do it over again I would run Rally Armor flaps in the winter. I know from growing up in wisconsin salt is the worst.....but if subaru wants to advertise their cars for skiing they should use paint that can take the abuse. Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drewski Posted March 10, 2007 Share Posted March 10, 2007 I repainted my fog light surrounds a different color, that count? http://clem.mscd.edu/~mcquiggc/mod2.jpg My majik 8 Ball says maybe... but only about 1.6%. The rest of the car should still be "good luck", so long as you don't beat the crap outta that tranny (Like someone we both know did to a WRX:icon_mrgr ) Cheers- D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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