Price of respray????

[Foxy_32]

Hey im from adelaide and i am looking at getting a colour change as cheap as possible, im not going to bother with the engine bay but would prefer the door jambs done, does anybody know of a decent panel beater that would be able to do this for around 3k

[allblitz]

Hey im from adelaide and i am looking at getting a colour change as cheap as possible, im not going to bother with the engine bay but would prefer the door jambs done, does anybody know of a decent panel beater that would be able to do this for around 3k

I can get it done for 2,800 mate, in Melbourne.

[PRO-L20]

I'm doing spray painting at TAFE(Automotive) at the moment. It's good to know how to do it. The lecturer guy was painting someones mercedes. He said the TAFE is doing it for around 4-5k but if you wanted it done anywhere else around 7.5k+. That was for a stock white. Looks like labour is a huge factor in the prices.

[Sumo]

Spray painting wouldn't be a bad trade to get into at all. But like with any job, if someone can do it cheaper they usually rush and alot of "ahh she'll be right" goes on. If someone comes in and says 1/2hr is all that job should take (i am 2nd yr apprentice auto elec), all the things get done to make that job work, but the planning and finishing touches just go out the window - You do your best, but 9 times out of 10 you can come up with a better way of wiring something up if you have a think about it - then if you were to use a generic base wiring idea you have set in your head.

People find that the cheapest price usually bites them hard.

Cheers

Sumo

[williamsf1]

so anthony can you let me know what this flow coating will cost on average? and where in sydney?

[PRO-L20]

I'm not planning on doing spray painting as a trade. It's part of a course which involves 10-11weeks of automotive spray painting, mechanical/electrical and panel beating (thats 10-11wks on each trade)... Panel beating.. I can fix drift damage? lol

[Dahtone Racing]

so anthony can you let me know what this flow coating will cost on average? and where in sydney?

im not sure wat its worth

go down to MC Racing Group

[3R1K]

any in WA?

[williamsf1]

ok thanks anthony.... just looking for a rough guide as to a price at this stage

[williamsf1]

anyone else been down this path for flow coating? with a neat clean straight car? and what sort of $$$$

[LiQuid IcE]

just to clarify, does 'off the gun' mean they can get a shiny finish without buffing after the spray?

this is the first ie heard of it, so spraying and then buffing afterwards is the dodge way of doing it is it?

why cant all panel beaters spray off the gun?? is it a special skill?? special equiptment??

also is an oven essential when spraying a car??

[Dahtone Racing]

an off the gun paint job is exactly that, the car is painted and then thats it no buffing is required because there is no orange peel and imperfections in the paint.

its a skill of the painter and they need top quality and well maintained tools

and yes a spray booth is essential IMO

[PHATR32]

whats flow coating?

i need to fix some dents and scratches then id like to get it reprayed the same color, just freshened up etc.

steve

[Dahtone Racing]

flow coating is when they cut back your clear and re clear it but they do a heavy wet coat so it comes out really really shiney

[PHATR32]

so that wouldnt be for me then, as i need to get some bit resprayed.

steve

[Dahtone Racing]

well if ur colour can be matched the repairs can be done and then the whole car flow coated

[williamsf1]

still looking for a rough price for some touch ups and flow coating..... sounds like a good idea though!!

[Dahtone Racing]

call MC Racing Group

or even better go down and see brian he'll be more than happy to sit down and have a chat with you about the car

[Mid_Nite_R33]

Can anyone recommend where to get a neat respray done in Melbourne ?

Cheers