Editing Pricing professional painting

==Introduction== The price of professional paint and body work is a frequent topic of discussion and debate on the [http://www.hotrodders.com/forum Hotrodders Bulletin Board]. Interest in inexpensive paint jobs had previously led to a related article: [[Cheapo paint job]], and this article was created to expand on the pricing of professional work. ==Components of a professional paint job== ''Specifically, what labor and materials costs are involved in a professional paint job?'' ==Saving money on a professional job== ''This section could include realistic tips on bringing down the cost of a professional paint job.'' ==How to choose a pro== Most of the work on all paint jobs happens before the actual paint is applied. Old deteriorated paint and ALL RUST, trim, and glass must be removed down to base metal before any other work can begin . Any sheet metal work such as hammer and dolly or body panel replacement. I.e. Welding must be done at this time . Next body filler must be applied in stages in order to correct body curvature or non repairable sheet metal damage. Once all body filler is complete. The vehicle should be sprayed with a high build automotive two part primer. Then sanded in stages down to a uniform 240-500 grit. . The darker the final color the finer the sanding AND more precise the body work must be for a that "clean" paint job look. Then take it to a professional and work with them on what body work you have done and YOUR expectations of the completed paint job, this important because this will set a price range. The higher the price, generally the better the job. Not always so, examples of work or customer satisfaction websites may help you in your decision on what shop to use. You can also ask who your car insurance company uses. This method will save you time and money and may result in a show quality paint job..for cheaper. ==Variance in costs== ''What accounts for the price disparity between a Maaco paint job, and a paint job from a small shop? Besides quality of work, what other factors affect the price? Geography? Reputation?'' ==Specific estimates== ''This section could include specific, detailed estimates for some sample jobs.'' ==Related articles== *[[Cheapo paint job]] *[[First paint job]] [[Category:Body and exterior]]

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