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Old 03-10-2012, 06:52 AM   #1
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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?

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Old 03-10-2012, 07:05 AM   #2
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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.
Assuming that there is no real damage to be fixed, a high quality job should fall between $800-$1000 . Unless you come across a shop that's in dire need of work (that should be a red flag in and of itself), I can't imagine anyone willing to do an excellent job for less . It really comes down to how much of a perfectionist you are . But, $2000 seems way out of line .
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Old 03-10-2012, 08:04 AM   #3
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Ouch!

Mine was red when I bought it. Had no blemishes at all. Cost me 400 to repaint it black. Came out great. I think 4-6 is fair.
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Old 03-18-2012, 06:00 PM   #4
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Job completed at $680. It's about $300 more than I thought it would cost. Thank you all for your insight. Btw, it came out great!
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Old 05-02-2012, 07:16 PM   #5
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Who did you use in Columbus? I'm in Cincy and might need a good recommendation sometime...thanks!

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