Class A Painting
Anyone had their class painted? By whom? Approximate cost? Thanks
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rgatijnet1 wrote:I agree Ronnie, but you have to spend that type off amount to get a quality paint job, unless you could get the same work done in Mexico for a big savings?J-Rooster wrote:msmith1199 wrote:X-2, I wanted a full body paint and was quoted $27,000.00
I hear the $12k plus paint stories, but what if you just wanted to paint it solid white? Does that save any significant money? I'd be happy with a solid one color motorhome myself.
Basically, if you want it done with a high quality, the major labor portion is going to be done in the surface preparation. Once everything is removed, and everything is sanded and filled, the paint is applied. The actual spray painting may take 2-3 hours, where as the prep work can take a 200+ man hours. Naturally you have the cost of the primer, paint, and clear coat to add to that.
To apply additional colors takes masking time and some minor surface prep, PLUS the cost of enough paint for the stripes, etc.
Basically what I am saying is that the major portion of the cost of a high quality paint job is the preparation. Once that is done, and the base single color is applied, it is just not that much more costly to apply additional colors unless you really want some wild artwork.
The only way to drop costs significantly is to sacrifice quality in the prep work. A basic sand the surface only, with no body work. Mask everything instead of removing anything. No clear coat and using a lower quality enamel paint instead of a polyurethane.
I know of no way to get a high quality long lasting paint job without spending a lot of money. Sort of like Earl Schieb who used to advertise he would paint any car for $99. Painted yes, but not the best quality preparation, paint, or materials.
