Hi guys,

OK so I've got some OEM rear extensions coming from DCW and I'll be tracking down some sides and a front lip soon but I need a plan to get me motivated. I was expecting to just get all of the extensions and skirts sprayed and then screw them onto the car but now I'm thinking I might be better off to go the whole hog and get everything done.

I want to remove my spoiler so then the panelbeaters will have to fill the mounting holes. And I thought it may also look cooler if I get the extensions/skirts moulded onto the body (so you won't see the join). The car has a few dings around, along with patches of odd colour from the last spray job it had (a really crappy job!).

But it's all coming down to the $$$. Can anyone give me any idea of what sort of cost I'd be looking at to get the whole car reprayed - it would be the same colour it is now (silver). And the work I was talking about above. I am pretty handy so I guess I could get it all prepped (remove the spoiler, etc). Anyone with Aussie prices too would be appreciated

Thanks!

Zac

If your doing the prep work yourself it shouldnt be too much but prep work is the most important and time consuming part of the paint job so make sure u know what your doing. Paintjobs can run anywhere from 900-2000 dollars (U.S.) depending on how much cosmetic damage you have to your car.

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The cosmetic damage is minor - just a few shopping cart dings and a dent on one wheel arch where I swiped a post. Why does the cost vary so much? Because the car is being repainted the same colour do they sand back the old one (or just the clearcoat)?

If its a good body shop, they would strip your old paint down to the core and work from scratch. Or you could go to a cheap place like maaco where they just paint over your existing paint. amount of work is different, hence the varying price range.

you wouldnt necessarilly have to paint the door jams, trunk, under hood, or engine bay if ur doing the same color... that should cut the price drasticaly

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That sounds cool - but does it still look OK? Are the lines where the new coat stops noticeable?