How much for a custom paint job?

[mike3fan]

If I were to buy this truck



How much would I expect it to cost to paint it like this?

[RostyC]

I don't know for sure but I'd like to hazard a guess of 6k give or take 2k.
I love the old school look, nice choice. Care to give us all the details Mike? or is it too early.

Don't forget to put 6" stacks on it after painting. just a thought.

[RostyC]

Since we're on the subject of paint jobs (hope you don't mind Mike) I have a question also.

Can you get the Imron paint in any color? I like the new maroon color that Dodge has and would like to eventually paint my truck that color.

[chris1]

Just give them the paint code and decide if you want BC/CC or elite.

[RostyC]

Just give them the paint code and decide if you want BC/CC or elite.

I realize that we're the two smartest people on the board but there may be some posters who don't know what BC/CC and elite mean in layman's terms. Perhaps you could elaborate for those who would rather sniff the paint instead of educating themselves about the paint.

[Maniac]

A well known east coast shop gave me a price of $18,000, the shop by Frystown Pa, gave me a price of $10,000, both were for one color and the entire chassis including sandblasting. Basically I have the same truck.

Painting is VERY labor intensive, and thanks to the EPA paint is VERY expensive, if you can get a paint job under $4000, expect it to come off when you wash it.

Paint jobs on cars run into 6 to 7K, good jobs, not the Earl Scheib jobs of the 60's

A gallon of red paint with the activators is way over $100.00 these days

BCC/ CC = base coat clear coat, or just base coat, no clear

[RostyC]

A well known east coast shop gave me a price of $18,000, the shop by Frystown Pa, gave me a price of $10,000, both were for one color and the entire chassis including sandblasting. Basically I have the same truck.

Painting is VERY labor intensive, and thanks to the EPA paint is VERY expensive, if you can get a paint job under $4000, expect it to come off when you wash it.

Paint jobs on cars run into 6 to 7K, good jobs, not the Earl Scheib jobs of the 60's

A gallon of red paint with the activators is way over $100.00 these days

BCC/ CC = base coat clear coat, or just base coat, no clear

Damn, 10 to 18k. I was way off.

With the frame being sandblasted and painted do they remove all the air/ electrical lines that run down the frame? and anything else that obstructs the frame? fifth wheel also would have to come off.

[allan5oh]

If you're going to do the frame paint it with por 15, it will *never* rust or peel off as long as it is applied correctly.

[repete]

A well known east coast shop gave me a price of $18,000, the shop by Frystown Pa, gave me a price of $10,000, both were for one color and the entire chassis including sandblasting. Basically I have the same truck.

Painting is VERY labor intensive, and thanks to the EPA paint is VERY expensive, if you can get a paint job under $4000, expect it to come off when you wash it.

Paint jobs on cars run into 6 to 7K, good jobs, not the Earl Scheib jobs of the 60's

A gallon of red paint with the activators is way over $100.00 these days

BCC/ CC = base coat clear coat, or just base coat, no clear

I just painted a Jeep for a friend and paid $86 per PINT!! And that was for the base no sales tax and a good shop disount!

[repete]

Damn, 10 to 18k. I was way off.

With the frame being sandblasted and painted do they remove all the air/ electrical lines that run down the frame? and anything else that obstructs the frame? fifth wheel also would have to come off.

At a labor rate of about $100 they will be happy to remove any and all items as long as your paying.
But as far as R&I the fifth wheel and lines , normally no. But all lights mirrors handles locks ect. MUST come off or it will peel Remember BIG TRUCKS = BIG BUCKS

[chris1]

I realize that we're the two smartest people on the board but there may be some posters who don't know what BC/CC and elite mean in layman's terms. Perhaps you could elaborate for those who would rather sniff the paint instead of educating themselves about the paint.

Sorry,i've painted too much without a resperator. 5000 is color only,6000 is base coat clear coat, elite is base coat clear coat. Imron activator is well over 100.00 p/quart. Just had to repair some damage and L6466(burgandy) was over 140.00 p/quart.

[Steel Horse Cowboy]

That is called the " Seminole" paint scheme that PACCAR is offering on it's W900 and 389's....

I had a quote to have my 74 Pete painted identical to the KW in your pic, except it is black/white/red....... was going to cost me $19,000 at 4-State Trucks. Yes, they would of removed EVERYTHING off the frame and smoothed out all the rivits, and shaved the door-handles, frenched the headlights and grill surround, painted the full gangster fenders/visor and also painted the bumper. I am still debating having this done, but not sure yet i want to go that extensive or just go with a rat-rod look and stick to a matte finish and save $10K

I would just suggest that you just have it repainted in factory color if it really needs it. If the paint isn't that bad, I know some places around here that will put a "vinyl wrap" on the truck for about $1,500-$2,000 and make it look custom too.... just a thought.

This is the scheme I was going to do....

[mike3fan]

Update. I hate truck dealers.

[Steel Horse Cowboy]

Update. I hate truck dealers.

What happened????

[Rev.]

A well known east coast shop gave me a price of $18,000, the shop by Frystown Pa, gave me a price of $10,000, both were for one color and the entire chassis including sandblasting. Basically I have the same truck.

Painting is VERY labor intensive, and thanks to the EPA paint is VERY expensive, if you can get a paint job under $4000, expect it to come off when you wash it.

Paint jobs on cars run into 6 to 7K, good jobs, not the Earl Scheib jobs of the 60's

A gallon of red paint with the activators is way over $100.00 these days

BCC/ CC = base coat clear coat, or just base coat, no clear

I better tell my $4000 paint job to come off then. It's 2 years overdue.

The place that did mine mechanically sanded and then hand sanded the entire truck prior to painting.

[YerDaddy]

The old Pete paint shop on Polk Ave I think in Nashville quoted $2G but that was probably 10 years ago. Sandblasting was a little extry.

I just buffed it instead and everyone thought it was a new truck.