Civic EG

How much does it cost to get a hatch (Same color) painted? I just some ideas so I don't get ripped off. no body work just paint.

Not really a set price, more like you get what you pay for.

You can get a paint job that cost a few hundred at Macco, or a few thousand at a bodyshop with some of the best paint.

your only way to find out how much it is would be go to local shops round were you live. every place is diff.

look at the cars they have painted or ask your friends if they know a shop

Depending on alot of things it could range from $50-Thousands. Don't get single stage paint from anywhere (its when they mix clear coat and the paint) its shit. The prep work is key to a good paint job.

Chance wrote:Depending on alot of things it could range from $50-Thousands. Don't get single stage paint from anywhere (its when they mix clear coat and the paint) its shit. The prep work is key to a good paint job.

Definitely.
Also remember you get what you pay for, yeah one place might be cheaper then the one across the street but will they spend more time on it to make sure everything is done right or will they just scuff it and throw paint on and send you down the road. It doesn't have to be show car perfect but you don't want to spend the money on it and have you need another paint job in a year or 2 because you cheaped out now.

To save yourself some time and money, you could go to the parts store and prep the car yourself for paint then bring it in and say "just wipe it down and she is ready". Prep is what really costs you money and effects the overall outcome (minus the paint itself)

3kkl3sia wrote:Also remember you get what you pay for, yeah one place might be cheaper then the one across the street but will they spend more time on it to make sure everything is done right or will they just scuff it and throw paint on and send you down the road.

The price doesn't always reflect the outcome/quality either. Check the place out, read reviews(if there are any), ask to see samples of cars they've recently painted.