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08-08-2011
So i just got a 97 grand prix gt and its nice fully loaded barely used and everything, but its an ugly color, its like teal and it kinda throws off the loos, i want to deff put a body kit on it but i also want to paint it, are there any cheap ways to get your car painted that wont look bad?
08-08-2011
No, if you want a good paint job it is going to cost a lot.
08-09-2011
A "deal" on paint typically means it will be done by someone with no experience or skill.
08-09-2011
you could do all the prep work and save some money that way
Originally Posted by TLSheff
08-09-2011
Prep is the most important part to painting... so you have to know what you are doing.
08-09-2011
Dare you to find someone who will paint a prepped car.
And if they do, no warranty/guarantee at all.
08-09-2011
True... goes back to what I said.
08-09-2011
it'll be my car
Originally Posted by TLSheff
08-09-2011
Dupli-Color :: Projects this is the only way to get a cheep paint job, it all lays in your hands, how much time you have to prep it, if there are no dents or rust it can be done even more easily. they have how to vids for every product they sell too.
08-09-2011
Even if you do paint it and it looks good, you'll ruin it with that body kit you're thinking of putting on.
08-09-2011
Pay for 5k to paint the car plus all the door jams under the hood bc you want a different color. If your going to do it do it right the first time.
08-11-2011
Doing it yourself also cuts down in price, but you really have to know what you are doing. Or have a painter friend that can give you hints, and tips or ultimately do it for you. There are options to cheapen the price or your paint job, but you highly risk your gel coat failing in a year, and having the right mix of hardener not correct. There is more cons than pros about doing it yourself but it definitely is an option. If you need tips or hints let me know or PM me and give me your number, I have a lot of knowledge about the matter.
08-11-2011
secondly...don't do a body kit and rice out your car. If anything do the Triple combo if you have money to throw at it. Cal Induction hood, Spoiler, and front air dam. That would make it "pop" very nicely.
08-11-2011
^^^ i can't do the sd lip. i won't fit
Originally Posted by TLSheff
08-11-2011
what about a cheap maaco job, what are the pros and cons for tht besides price obviously?
08-11-2011
whats a cal induction hood also?
08-11-2011
you said it yourself - CHEAP
Cheap paint - gonna flake
Cheap quality - looks like poo
Cheap application - gonna be double poo
08-11-2011
It won't be as durable, last as long, or look as clean as their more expensive paint jobs.
08-12-2011
Don't go cheap on a paint job unless you plan on selling the car. If you do it right the first time ,there won't be a need for the second time....
Here's a link on some stuff for your car.. http://www.pfyc.com/GP1002.html
Originally Posted by bluegtp91
08-12-2011
The short answer to your question is...No...don't even think about it lol. If you need a touch up, then that's ok and you can touch up troubled areas, but if you are looking to paint it another color you are looking at some serious money. I would end with a paint job anyways if you are thinking about modding it in any way, because modding = working on your car which has tendencies to scratch paint lol or put dits in it possibly. Just really think about this later on when you are done with the car.
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