Question about painting

[tamsau]

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_4got]

Originally Posted by tamsau

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.

[tamsau]

Originally Posted by i_4got

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.

[jadewbj]

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

[tamsau]

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

[jadewbj]

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.

[tamsau]

Originally Posted by jadewbj

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.

[Deebeaux]

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. :/

Originally Posted by tamsau

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

[jadewbj]

@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.

[tamsau]

Originally Posted by Deebeaux

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. :/

Thanks for the response!