99 Tahoe Transformation

[JKmotorsports]

Man, that's coming along really nice. Props for the great progress.

 

[mikeykey]

When I get mine re-painted, is it worth trying to do a lot of the labor myself or do body shops really don't change the price. As far as removing door handles, headlights, etc. and rough sanding?

I got qouted $2100 for mine to be repainted. Thats f-ing crazy.

 

[WH0DAMAN]

When I get mine re-painted, is it worth trying to do a lot of the labor myself or do body shops really don't change the price. As far as removing door handles, headlights, etc. and rough sanding?

I got qouted $2100 for mine to be repainted. Thats f-ing crazy.

Thats f-ing crazy cheap to tell you the truth. We usually start at $5000.00 and go up from there. Full paint jobs done right are a pain in the ass. If the paint is factory and is in good shape then it might be a bit cheaper since we would not have to media blast the vehicle. If it has anything prior or has issues then it is getting media blasted. All the componants (door handles, mldgs, trim) and windows are removed and body work begins from there. We do the body work and then prime and block by hand. After that, we prime and block again if it is a dark color. It is then ready to shoot. If you think it is expensive then you should check into what materials cost now a days. List on a gallon of Martin Senour Red Toner is $900.00. Thats not including hardener or reducer. Add on another $250.00 a gallon for clear and $180.00 for primer. You are going to use a lot of sand paper as well. We dont use the cheap stuff. Then you look at $8.00 a roll for just the stupid masking tape. You can then add the labor on top of all of that. We also put a lifetime warranty on our paint and repairs. Everything is wetsanded and polished after paint so it looks perfect. Not too many people are getting their cars painted anymore since it costs more than the vehicle is worth. Most of the full repaints we are doing are for street rods and muscle cars. Thats a whole other story.

If you removed all the bumpers and trim it will make it a bit cheaper. You could have it media blasted or sand it down yourself. We would of course want to see it before you sanded it down to see what shape the paint was in. As far as any body work goes...we dont go over anybody elses work. The paint is only as good as what is below it. If somebody just fills in dents with bondo and doesnt work the metal it is just going to fail down the line.

I hope this at least opens your eyes to what is involved in a quality paint job. There are plenty of places that will of course paint your car for much less and not remove anything. You get what you pay for. Whatever you do, go with a reputable shop.

 

[mikeykey]

Very good info.... Thanks. I've seen some pretty ****** paint jobs in my day so I believe you when you say "you get what you pay for". A buddy of mine owns three body shops and has been around forever with a reputable name. He quoted me the price and I thought he must be crazy. I had no idea they had gone up so much.

Thankfully I only have one very very small dent in a rear passenger door and a nice paint scrape on the tail gate, other than that, everything is solid and good to go.

I could def. take all the trim off, roof rack, bumpers, lights, etc.. but the glass is a different story. I wouldn't know where to start and my luck would break one.

Thanks for the info though.

 

[WH0DAMAN]

Very good info.... Thanks. I've seen some pretty ****** paint jobs in my day so I believe you when you say "you get what you pay for". A buddy of mine owns three body shops and has been around forever with a reputable name. He quoted me the price and I thought he must be crazy. I had no idea they had gone up so much.

Thankfully I only have one very very small dent in a rear passenger door and a nice paint scrape on the tail gate, other than that, everything is solid and good to go.

I could def. take all the trim off, roof rack, bumpers, lights, etc.. but the glass is a different story. I wouldn't know where to start and my luck would break one.

Thanks for the info though.

It's always good to have a buddy in the trade.

Glad to hear that your paint is in good condition. That will definately make it easier. Are you going to keep the color the same? Color changes add a bunch of $ to the price as well since you then have to do the engine compartment and door jambs.

Have somebody take the glass out. The quarter glasses on the Tahoes are a pain in the ass since they curve in at the top. The last thing you want is to have to replace a $400.00 quarter glass because the moulding was cut off.

Good luck!!!

 

[ravingmadman]

Verrrrry cool. Nicely done. Can't wait for the next set of pictures.

 

[mikeykey]

same color thankfully!!! I've had it since 1999 (original owner) and have maintained it well. Plus I don't drive it much anymore.

 

[96ProCompTahoe]

trucks looking really good!

 

[Roadrage]

Nice I wish I could afford to repaint mine right now. How do you like the rear bumper? I was considering doing this to my 2000 Tahoe Limited. But I wasn't sure it would look right as the denali/escalade has body cladding, ie. the rear bumper seems to be a li'l wider. A buddy of mine right now has a totalled 2000 Limited in his yard he is parting out, and he has the 2 back ground effect pieces.

 

[XLdenaliXL]

i hate you!!! lol that truck is nice i want a caddy interior for mine!!! damn how much did that run you, it looks ******* mint