9 thousand to much for paint job?
06-06-2013, 02:51 PM
#21
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So my 05 mustang gt has been in the paint shop for a month in half and about 3 weeks from being finished. I am having a California style front bumper and GT500 rear bumper and a 2.5" cowl hood put on. And the stang will be completely painted,windows removed and everything and will be painted jet black which is a darker black than stock black. My question is does anyone think paying 9 grand for a complete paint restore is fair.
06-06-2013, 02:58 PM
#22
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$10k for a show-quality paint job on a car? That's about right. Black is hard to get right. The OP has every right to expect and demand perfection.
06-06-2013, 06:27 PM
#23
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If I put 9k into a paint job, i'd Clear Bra the whole front end to keep from wanting to die in JZ's stone chip scenario.. You can probably get the entire front end and about 8 inches of the hood plus mirrors done for 400-600 more. It's an insurance policy that's worth it on a 9k investment-- IMHO.
06-06-2013, 10:57 PM
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Thanks guys for the nice comments total payment will be 8400.00 I thought it was a high figure too in the beginning but after checking on the process of my car over the last months its been in the shop I am starting to believe its going to be money well spend and I see a lot of hard work and care and no rushed work to just get it out of there shop.
06-07-2013, 10:16 AM
#26
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If I put 9k into a paint job, i'd Clear Bra the whole front end to keep from wanting to die in JZ's stone chip scenario.. You can probably get the entire front end and about 8 inches of the hood plus mirrors done for 400-600 more. It's an insurance policy that's worth it on a 9k investment-- IMHO.
06-08-2013, 08:15 PM
#29
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The Victoria Secrets one are my favorite bras but can't find the correct size for my car. 
I agree with you Sonic... Anything over an expensive finish is kinda defeating the purpose of said finish.
I agree with you Sonic... Anything over an expensive finish is kinda defeating the purpose of said finish.
06-11-2013, 02:08 PM
#30
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I was referring to the clear bra that is professionally installed like a film. I've seen several Mustang "show cars" (up close) that have the clear bra and it is barely noticeable. It definitely protects against debri and other items on the road. I think it would be a good investment on a $9K paint job.
Last edited by kevinmalec; 06-11-2013 at 02:13 PM.