Cost on paint & install on body kit
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Cost on paint & install on body kit
I am thinking of putting a body kit and was wondering on cost to paint and intall. I did a search but could not find much on cost and install. Please let me know how much and posts pics if you have them, thanks
This is a hard question to asnwer, which has a MANY variables and factors that will effect its outcome (price)...
For starters, you have the body kit. How well it's made, how well it fits, and how well the finish out of the box, will determine how much "prep" it will need prior paint. The worse it looks or fits, the more prep its going to need, the more you're going to spend on labor.
Paint is pretty much paint, prices don't changes much, but what makes certain paint cost more than others if its a two (sometimes three) step process (ie: pearl and metalic paints). Next you have the primer or base coat. Depending on the kit and what its made out of, this may require special paint and or coating / baking process.
Next you have the actual installation and once again this will go hand in hand with the prep. How easy it is to install, does it require any extra work or fab'ing, does it bolt right on, does it have to be fitted, and so on...
So as you can see, you have many factors to look into that will determine how much it will cost you, but just to give you a ball park on some of the prices I have seen and or experienced first hand, I have seen people shell out anywhere from $1000 to $1500 to even upwards and over $2000 to have a full body kit, preped, painted and installed.
If you just want it painted, and dont need prep and install, the price will naturally be cheaper, but you'll have to do the work yourself....
Once again, it's VERY hard to give you an excat number not knowing what you have in your hands... (what kit you want, is it a replica or the real deal, fiberglass or not, bolt on or not, comes with mesh or it doesnt require any, what color is your car, how old it is, does it require more than one color paint (two tone), does it have fog lights (require wirring).....)
For starters, you have the body kit. How well it's made, how well it fits, and how well the finish out of the box, will determine how much "prep" it will need prior paint. The worse it looks or fits, the more prep its going to need, the more you're going to spend on labor.
Paint is pretty much paint, prices don't changes much, but what makes certain paint cost more than others if its a two (sometimes three) step process (ie: pearl and metalic paints). Next you have the primer or base coat. Depending on the kit and what its made out of, this may require special paint and or coating / baking process.
Next you have the actual installation and once again this will go hand in hand with the prep. How easy it is to install, does it require any extra work or fab'ing, does it bolt right on, does it have to be fitted, and so on...
So as you can see, you have many factors to look into that will determine how much it will cost you, but just to give you a ball park on some of the prices I have seen and or experienced first hand, I have seen people shell out anywhere from $1000 to $1500 to even upwards and over $2000 to have a full body kit, preped, painted and installed.
If you just want it painted, and dont need prep and install, the price will naturally be cheaper, but you'll have to do the work yourself....
Once again, it's VERY hard to give you an excat number not knowing what you have in your hands... (what kit you want, is it a replica or the real deal, fiberglass or not, bolt on or not, comes with mesh or it doesnt require any, what color is your car, how old it is, does it require more than one color paint (two tone), does it have fog lights (require wirring).....)
nice answer, i have another question,sorry for highjacking...
which REAL front,side,rear(doesnt have to be the same kit) is the cheapest on the market right now? im planing my next mod a bodykit or rims,wat u guys think?
which REAL front,side,rear(doesnt have to be the same kit) is the cheapest on the market right now? im planing my next mod a bodykit or rims,wat u guys think?
Originally Posted by ducatiguy
This is a hard question to asnwer, which has a MANY variables and factors that will effect its outcome (price)...
For starters, you have the body kit. How well it's made, how well it fits, and how well the finish out of the box, will determine how much "prep" it will need prior paint. The worse it looks or fits, the more prep its going to need, the more you're going to spend on labor.
Paint is pretty much paint, prices don't changes much, but what makes certain paint cost more than others if its a two (sometimes three) step process (ie: pearl and metalic paints). Next you have the primer or base coat. Depending on the kit and what its made out of, this may require special paint and or coating / baking process.
Next you have the actual installation and once again this will go hand in hand with the prep. How easy it is to install, does it require any extra work or fab'ing, does it bolt right on, does it have to be fitted, and so on...
So as you can see, you have many factors to look into that will determine how much it will cost you, but just to give you a ball park on some of the prices I have seen and or experienced first hand, I have seen people shell out anywhere from $1000 to $1500 to even upwards and over $2000 to have a full body kit, preped, painted and installed.
If you just want it painted, and dont need prep and install, the price will naturally be cheaper, but you'll have to do the work yourself....
Once again, it's VERY hard to give you an excat number not knowing what you have in your hands... (what kit you want, is it a replica or the real deal, fiberglass or not, bolt on or not, comes with mesh or it doesnt require any, what color is your car, how old it is, does it require more than one color paint (two tone), does it have fog lights (require wirring).....)
For starters, you have the body kit. How well it's made, how well it fits, and how well the finish out of the box, will determine how much "prep" it will need prior paint. The worse it looks or fits, the more prep its going to need, the more you're going to spend on labor.
Paint is pretty much paint, prices don't changes much, but what makes certain paint cost more than others if its a two (sometimes three) step process (ie: pearl and metalic paints). Next you have the primer or base coat. Depending on the kit and what its made out of, this may require special paint and or coating / baking process.
Next you have the actual installation and once again this will go hand in hand with the prep. How easy it is to install, does it require any extra work or fab'ing, does it bolt right on, does it have to be fitted, and so on...
So as you can see, you have many factors to look into that will determine how much it will cost you, but just to give you a ball park on some of the prices I have seen and or experienced first hand, I have seen people shell out anywhere from $1000 to $1500 to even upwards and over $2000 to have a full body kit, preped, painted and installed.
If you just want it painted, and dont need prep and install, the price will naturally be cheaper, but you'll have to do the work yourself....
Once again, it's VERY hard to give you an excat number not knowing what you have in your hands... (what kit you want, is it a replica or the real deal, fiberglass or not, bolt on or not, comes with mesh or it doesnt require any, what color is your car, how old it is, does it require more than one color paint (two tone), does it have fog lights (require wirring).....)
Hey Bro how about giving me an answer to what happen to the BASSLINK I paid for.
No replies to my PMs and E-Mail...?
Sorry for jacking the thread guys...
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