Question about painting
 

I recently bought a spoiler how much does it usally cost to get a cosmetic item painted? How much did you guys paid when you did get something painted? Thanks!!!

I think someone here got their Stillen spoiler painted and primed for around $100. Depends on the shop, but I would assume the prices don't vary too much. You could just contact a few shops around your area and get a quote.

I got quoted 200-250 but when i took it to the shop they said it would be 120. It the carsmo spoiler i have.

depends on how big it is, how well the surface is already prepped and what color. Some colors like Whiteout cost more to spray.

you think 120 was good to get the spoiler painted whiteout?

That sounds like a great price to me. Since the whiteout is 3 stage and the paint costs much more. As long as they do a good job.

can you describe me the 3 stages? i know the have to add the pearl manually.

It's just usually another "layer" of paint. Most paint these days is 2 stage (base coat/clear coat) the 3 stage paint is usually (base coat/pearl coat/clear coat). There are other varieties and it can get way more complicated than that, but that's just a simplified version of it.

3 stage paint is typically more expensive as the pearl coats are a bit pricey, plus there's added labor of the painter having to do another full layer. Labor difference on something simple (spoiler, side skirt) shouldn't be extreme, but on a whole car it adds up quick!

Oh and $120 to have the Carsmo spoiler sounds like a great price if they do a good job. I was quoted $150-$200 to have same spoiler done in Hot Lava from a reputable shop down here (they do all the work for the local Lexus/Toyota/Scion dealer) and I felt that was reasonable. Hot Lava is also a multi-stage paint that is apparently pricey. :/

@Deebeaux was right on about the paint. It is base/pearl/clear. The materials cost more along with the labor of spraying the extra coat. Color matching is also harder.

Thanks for the response!