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how much are usual paint jobs??

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Old 02-12-10, 05:18 AM
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Originally Posted by creemail
My 2008 IS is Obsidian and I am about to buy the GFX kit in a different color and have MAACO paint and install. They will charge me $725 for full install including exhaust tips. Is this a good price?

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Nope that isn't a good price at all, that's a rip. Obsidian is 2 stage paint and even 3 stage paint like starfire or glacier frost wouldn't cost that much. For paint and clear at most should cost about $200. Installing the gfx isn't hard at all, there are some DIYs floating around that can help you and save some money.
Old 02-12-10, 07:32 PM
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Wow that's funny. You guys immediately knew that it could be a possible rip off. They charge about $125 per part for paint. Which leaves around $56 for installation of each part. So are you staying the paint charge should include installation.

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Old 02-13-10, 11:02 AM
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After careful consideration I am only going to buy the front lip and rear bumper with muffler tips and have them installed. Much cheaper solution.

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Old 02-13-10, 11:47 AM
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Cree, if anything SDCS in escondido was also a good place too someone also referred me too. they quoted me roughly, 375 paint and install. But i'll take my chances with my friend with the bumper place and see how it turns out. once i get it get it finished, ill refer if its worth it or not to you guys.
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Most likely I will try to install the front lip myself and have a body shop install the rears with tips. I would hate for the rear to fall off as I drive.

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