Paintjob time Options

[NaderG]

I know this question been asked a million time , but i still need to ask it :
How much should i expect to pay for a good paintjob ? i dont want o pay over 2k and i dont want to paint it somewhere too cheap ( maaco , earlscheib) .... so how much quality should i expect for the price ...etc

[jason]

try n find some detailed threads on here about prepping for paint

if you do a descent job on dents and sanding yourself, then take it to a descent maaco around you for the rest and paint i think you will be happy. as said previously, dont spend alot for a GREAT paint job. ive done about 4 paint jobs myself with what facilities i have access to and they look fine imo, not show car WOW fine, but new car fine. i know whats wrong with the job and where and im trying to get better so i can at least come as close to a 5k paint job as i can without breakin 1k to get some good paint. coomer did the yelli celi himself with tractor paint in his garage... research alot and i say to try it yourself or at least have a large hand in the prep work. i think you will be far happier with a less quality paintjob you did yourself than droppin 3k to have someone do it for you.

start practicing on pieces of sheet metal with cheap products. then work up and eventually try your car, or a beater car (which you can use later while your celi is out of commission)