What is a GOOD PRICE TO GET THE CAR PAINTED - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

11-14-2007, 02:00 PM

My opinion only but changing colors without a complete down to frame restoration will not only look cheezy but lower the reasale for sure. My 2 cents, if you do have it sprayed, take off as much as you can, side markers, headlights, plate frames, all you can. The less they tape the nicer the job will come out, good luck with the decision.

clb0099 · 11-14-2007, 02:13 PM

with out a doubt... The shop I am using is cutting me some of a break to paint it and they are going to strip it to the bare metal knock out some dents. I never do things cheese when it comes to body work. Expect for that body kit i did which the was not the bodyshops fault it just looked to ricer...

11-14-2007, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by clb0099

with out a doubt... The shop I am using is cutting me some of a break to paint it and they are going to strip it to the bare metal knock out some dents. I never do things cheese when it comes to body work. Expect for that body kit i did which the was not the bodyshops fault it just looked to ricer...

Bare metal isn't my concern it's the door jambs, under hood, inside trunks areas it's difficult to properly change colors in these areas and will certainly add cost, wahtever you do I hope you like the outcome and enjoy the ride.

AUDIOGUY · 11-14-2007, 02:34 PM

Do not change the color... this is unbelievably labor intensive. My shop would charge in the 4k range to do a re paint job on the Boxster. You have to completely remove all trim, door handles, lights bumpers etc. I cant see a "high quality" re-paint taking away that much value. The next buyer will appreciate the effort as long as it is done well. Excellent results are achieved with taking your time while doing the refinish. Sanding between primers and coats will give you a show finish but most high production shops dont want to get involved with a project car. I fix over 225 cars per month and cant afford to put a painter on one car for days on end.

Try to find a high quality independent shop that is looking for a project. If you can be patient and give the shop the time it needs to do the job right, you will be better off in the long run.

Best of luck!

clb0099 · 11-14-2007, 02:43 PM

Cool.. i am from new jersey.. The guy who might do it can have the car the entire winter for all i care. I am totally into the Pearl White that the porsche truck comes in.. Your saying 4k for a total re-spray of a new color or of the same color. I hear what your saying but the car was painted once before i owned it and some of the areas of silver seem lighter and some of the clear coat is flaking off . This really a reason why i want to paint it. The silver is nice but it is so common and to do the pearl white it would stand out.

rick3000 · 11-14-2007, 02:44 PM

I am not sure about a good price, but probably around $3k.
I agree don't change the color! It will ruin the resale value if the body is two-toned, and doesn't match the trunk paint code sticker.

funster · 11-14-2007, 06:35 PM

I say go for it, and pick a color that will be unique, like metallic saffron or something.

djomlas · 11-14-2007, 06:59 PM

man, if i were going to go trough all that bodywork, then might as well have them make you a nice wide body or a older 911 looking hood with a indent in the middle, or swap out the bumper/fenders/lights to 987 ones, or something along those lines, but to pay that much and get exact car but in different color is kinda waste, well other than getting a new color

i always wanted a orange 986