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Post by 61 Shasta on Nov 8, 2013 12:39:01 GMT -8
I have paint equipment but am a real novice. So, because I had put so much into getting new skin I choose to pay the local paint shop to do the job. When we originally discussed the job he quoted me between 800 and 1K. However, as we got into it with the 3 colors and the additional prep on the skin we ended up at 1200. I was very happy with that. I have had him do work for me in the past and all of his work is very professional.
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Post by mobiltec on Nov 8, 2013 17:23:52 GMT -8
That's a great price. I've been paying in the neighborhood of $2200 to $3000 for fifteen footers.
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Post by Ten on Nov 8, 2013 17:46:58 GMT -8
Might I just throw in the perspective that most did not pay that much for their trailer....
Paint however is the part everyone will see and judge and it definitely lives by the rule "you get what you pay for".....
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Post by mobiltec on Nov 8, 2013 17:51:08 GMT -8
Might I just throw in the perspective that most did not pay that much for their trailer.... Paint however is the part everyone will see and judge and it definitely lives by the rule "you get what you pay for"..... Well I've been with this guy for about 5 years now and he uses really expensive paint and does quite a good job of prep work. This is including body work where needed, and even a little welding here and there such as for battery box mounts or what ever. Bumper repair and the like. And he does the wheels and propane tank. You've all seen his work and it's very good and it lasts too. I still want to learn to paint for myself but for show purposes I'll always use a pro.
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Post by 61 Shasta on Nov 8, 2013 19:15:47 GMT -8
Number 10, I paid 100 bucks for my trailer. Good paint is expensive, all you have to do is do a price check. The job I got is not the most expensive nor is it the cheapest, however, I think when you balance the desired result with where you have been, it is actually the most economical. Mobiltec, I think your numbers are excellent. I priced another shop (we have 2 in our small town and I know both owners) his starting price was 2500. The shop I chose does lots of restored auto's so has the ability to know what is good based on the year. You should see his Tonka toy truck collection!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Now having said all of that, when I do my next trailer (and I will), I intend to paint it myself. I have the ability along with the necessary tools so all it takes is CONFIDENCE!.
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Post by txoil on Nov 9, 2013 14:51:58 GMT -8
I've been painting for twenty years, as a (sometimes paying) hobby, and I, also was apprehensive when first starting, but the skills are easy to master if you pay attention to detail, plus once you invest in your equipment and have the skill base, you will recoup your initial investment in savings with the first trailer you paint as well as the pride of having done it yourself. When I painted Tallulah Belle, the cost of paint and supplies was about $300. If I had paid a shop it would have added $2500 or so the the finished cost of the restoration, and I have a LOT of things I'd rather spend that money on.
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Post by mobiltec on Nov 10, 2013 9:01:32 GMT -8
I've been painting for twenty years, as a (sometimes paying) hobby, and I, also was apprehensive when first starting, but the skills are easy to master if you pay attention to detail, plus once you invest in your equipment and have the skill base, you will recoup your initial investment in savings with the first trailer you paint as well as the pride of having done it yourself. When I painted Tallulah Belle, the cost of paint and supplies was about $300. If I had paid a shop it would have added $2500 or so the the finished cost of the restoration, and I have a LOT of things I'd rather spend that money on. I'm convinced LOL.
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Post by Ten on Nov 10, 2013 9:09:24 GMT -8
Seems my "perspective" was misread.
I am done.
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Post by mobiltec on Nov 10, 2013 16:15:45 GMT -8
Seems my "perspective" was misread. I am done. Oh I got it 10. And again I will always use a pro for show stuff. But I have some things that need painting that do not need the touch of a pro and I don't want to spend that kind of money on. So learning to do some of this myself is something I really want to do. Like the little white trailer I can't sell because it has been scrapped by the previous owner for what ever reason. And my Blazer. That thing is a never ending paint job and that's why I just rattle can it to keep it from rusting away. Then there's my Dico and the up coming 4x4 Teardrop which will need painting but not a pro paint job. With my customer show trailers the paint alone costs over $800. I think we share the same perspective.
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