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chaabouni · 03-10-2012, 06:52 AM

I've been shopping around to get a hardtop painted. So to properly frame the conversation, it's important to mention condition: hardtop in good condition, no dings, few scratches, wrong color, needs sanded, primed, painted, clear coat, buffed.

I am located in the midwest (Columbus OH). I went to 3 shops and got 3 estimates that very far apart. $900, $2,000, and $600. I was told by some in the forum that it should cost around $300.

So, for those of you have done this before, what did it cost you? How was the outcome?

Thank you.

03-10-2012, 06:52 AM	#1
chaabouni Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 76	What is a reasonable cost for having a hardtop painted? I've been shopping around to get a hardtop painted. So to properly frame the conversation, it's important to mention condition: hardtop in good condition, no dings, few scratches, wrong color, needs sanded, primed, painted, clear coat, buffed. I am located in the midwest (Columbus OH). I went to 3 shops and got 3 estimates that very far apart. $900, $2,000, and $600. I was told by some in the forum that it should cost around $300. So, for those of you have done this before, what did it cost you? How was the outcome? Thank you.