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Post by sll on Nov 18, 2013 8:25:37 GMT -8
So we are finally just about done with the interior (pics soon, I promise!).
We are now starting to talk about the exterior. In particular, painting. We are a bit overwhelmed at the idea. Has anyone found shops that will paint the trailer? We are based in Des Moines, but would drive it anywhere in midwest to get painted. Any idea on potential cost?
Any advice would be appreciated!
Steven
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Post by Hamlet on Nov 18, 2013 18:22:42 GMT -8
Don't be overwhelmed, but do be prepared. The cost will depend partly on where you live/get it painted, and partly on what you want done.
Unless you have pre-primed new skin, it will be (at least) a two color job. If the shop will do any repairs on the skin, you can add that as well. We had Hamlet (our little early Shasta Compact)re-skinned and painted and it came to around $3400. The skin was unuseable, especially after we had put so much time, and money, into the rebuild anyway. I think about $2200 of that was the purchase, cutting, and installation of the skin, so the painting was probably around $1200.
Do look at some of the threads about painting. There are a lot of folks out there who have done their own spray jobs that have turned out really nice, there are also a lot of folks who have rolled their paint on. Some have used tractor paint, some automotive. I think it depends a lot on what you're looking for. Showroom finish? Then you'll probably either need to invest in a decent sprayer, make sure you have a clean room to spray, practice a lot and do it yourself, or go ahead and pay a pro.
Good luck!
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Post by sll on Nov 19, 2013 8:22:45 GMT -8
If we could find for 1200, I think that would be wonderful. Will any body shop do that kind of work or do we need to find a specialty shop? We dont have any covered place to do the painting. Could try and tent it for the painting process, but am afraid we could pour time and effort and money in and still not like the results. We have done everything else ourselves and hate to throw in the hat, but this feels like something I might be happier to leave to the pros!
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Post by bigbill on Nov 19, 2013 8:26:17 GMT -8
Practice on some scrap to see what type of finish you can wind up with then go from there. You might surprise yourself and if you do paint it and it looks nice think how proud you will be.
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Post by pathfinder3081 on Nov 19, 2013 11:24:57 GMT -8
From me..Depending on what you have, what you plan on getting out of it if you ever sell it and what you personaly want.
They have been running a few specials here in Greensboro NC at some franchised body shops, $400 and $500 but I am sure that would be just a tape up and a shoot. I have heard about some of them even painting over mud on the fender wells so be careful. I would think that a fellow could get a nice paint job in today’s market for 2 grand or less. I think that 1200 would be a honest price. Make them an offer. Things are slow at alot of places right now.
It's getting a little cool here in the Carolina to shoot but I am going to paint mine next spring. I am going to use rustoleum and rattle can my accent color and run the base "almond" thru the compressor. I laid the color scheme on the rear of the camper this summer and traveled with it a bit. So far so good. The good thing is that if I ever need a touch up… I'll just buy some more on “aile 5”.
I would love to have a “mint” finish but putting a expensive paint job on $2,200 camper is not in the cards for me. But then again, the paint on her now is not retched as of yet either. Good luck!
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Post by schweetcruisers on Nov 19, 2013 14:36:39 GMT -8
I shot mine in my backyard, using Dupont Single Stage full 2K Urethane, I spent between $500-600 in paint and supplies and 4 days, spraying it including priming it. I already owned the gun so it wasn't figured in price. I call it a 5 foot paint job, it looks great from 5ft away, there is definitely orange peel, and some dirt painted in it since it got windy when I spraying it.
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Post by 61 Shasta on Nov 20, 2013 19:30:23 GMT -8
I got mine done here in Washington (state) for 1200. It was a primer coat and then a 3 coat paint process including a painted Z stripe. I had it done at my home town paint shop and am very happy with the results. It was new skin and I did all of the prep work except for final etching to prepare the new skin to accept paint. I would suggest you check around locally and see if there isn't someone that does custom painting perhaps as a hobby or side business. The other local shop we have in our small town (8K) quoted me $2500 without even looking and said it could go higher. LOOK AROUND! BUT, ask for references also and do look at some results. You don't want to put all of the time in restoring something to have it sacrificed with a bad paint job that you could have done just as well yourself. Good luck. Here is a pic of my results:  |
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Post by vikx on Nov 20, 2013 21:54:15 GMT -8
Beautiful little Red and White Shasta!
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Post by sll on Nov 21, 2013 8:28:50 GMT -8
Wow, that looks great!
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Post by mobiltec on Nov 22, 2013 19:58:18 GMT -8
What everyone up there said.  Plus... Make sure your painter knows how to prep aluminum for paint. This guy started out at $100 per foot when I first met him and that included the total length of the trailer from tongue to bumper. It included body work as long as it wasn't ridiculous. Anything other than small dings I replace instead of having my painter mess with it. Now after 3 years he is up about 35%. He took on a shop that he has to pay for and that had the most to do with the price increase but I can trust his job to last and he backs up his work 100%. He's here in Riverside County, Ca. down the road from me so he's close by and that's very convenient. He uses single stage auto paint. The paint runs about $800 with the hardener and what ever else goes with it for an average job on a 15 footer.  |
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Post by Hamlet on Nov 22, 2013 22:34:09 GMT -8
Final word from Hamlet. If you have put a lot of time and money into your camper, the skin is in really nice shape, you don't have either a good space or equipment to do it yourself, and your budget will allow it, let the pros do it, you won't be disappointed.
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Post by Rain Dancer on Feb 25, 2014 19:30:54 GMT -8
What beautiful paint jobs Shasta 61 and Mobiltec!
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Post by 1969tulip on May 12, 2014 8:44:35 GMT -8
Beautiful Trailer! I wonder if you would give me the contact info for your painter? I am traveling from Idaho to Riverside next month and would love to bring my trailer down for a facelift! Thanks!
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Post by John Palmer on May 12, 2014 9:33:55 GMT -8
In my previous life as a service manager at a new vehicle dealership that did lots of insurance repair work, I have come to the following conclusions. "Most" vehicle painter's see themselves as "artist's", they are not good businessmen. Likely from smelling too many lead paint fumes over the years, LOL. We went through many different painter's due mainly to their ability to "over promise", and "under deliver". Quality and labor price never seemed to be an issue. The cost of materials is out of control, paint materials are very expensive today.
One of my local friends had his 1953 Aljoa painted by a "well referenced" painter located in Perris, CA. His trailer sat in this paint shop for "over one year". It finely was completed, but the frustration of dealing with the delay takes away the excitement of the new restoration. This shop also collected $700 additional to polish the aluminum windows. They were so poorly done, that I spent "eight days working with the owner" to redo everything that was paid for, and not done. In the last month, I personally spoke with a lady that has had her trailer at this same shop for six months, without progress. NEVER PAY UNTIL IT's DONE!
If a trailer cannot be completely repainted by a "professional shop" in less than two weeks, your at the wrong shop.
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Post by sll on May 13, 2014 10:38:11 GMT -8
Some really good advice here. We are still in limbo with the paint on our trailer. We are nearing completion on the interior and I think may use as is for this year and then decide what to do next winter. We dont want to try ourselves and blow it, but also not sure it is worth 1500-2000 to get it done.
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