Paint Jobs and Body Kit Intallation Costs

Civ_Jimbo · #1 06-22-2002, 02:51 PM

Just wondering how much is good paint job would be. And how much is the installation of a body kit. Here's what Im doing: I bought my body kit already, and I want to intall it, and repaint my car at the same time. I need to see how much it is going to be, cause hopefully I'll have enough money to shave my side moldings at the same time also. How much did you pay? THanks for the help :what:

CivicLx · #2 06-22-2002, 02:53 PM

I paid about $5200 for my paint and body work. Like anything, the cost just depends on where you go. Are you doing a color change? If so what color are you changing too? I'd expect to pay atleast $2,000.

Civ_Jimbo · #3 06-22-2002, 03:17 PM

Im planning on changing the color. I think I might do a Silver Blue, or maybe the silver off the new ludes.

markpa · #4 06-22-2002, 11:35 PM

For $2000 you can get a great paint job, but every little thing that u want done is gunna cost , its not that its hard for these shops to shave shit, its that it takes time, P.s I would suggest get all your body work done at the same time as the paint job. Civic Lx why did u pay 5000, what kind of body work do u have, all that i can see is that u have the side modlings shaved...but then again i havent seen the rest of your pics.

CivicLx · #5 06-23-2002, 03:23 AM

I had the dings taken out...weren't many though really. The side moldings, rear door handles, hood squirters, trunk and antennae were all shaved. The car was repainted, everything except for the engine bay. My car was black before so I'm straight there. They also got me a new front end...went from Streetfyghter II front to the Black Widow. Probably the main reason it cost so much is because the body shop that did my car is one of the top body shops for the import scene. If you're from Cali, you might have heard of it. 20/20

95civicman · #6 06-23-2002, 01:00 PM

the shop i go to would charge me 400 bucks to paint and install just the kit. but he said that they put on the kit for free it's just the paint that cost that much.

Civ_Jimbo · #7 06-23-2002, 09:36 PM

Serious? That's awesome. I think I found someone that'll do for pretty cheap, but still do a professional job. *Now where did I put his number*

CivicLx · #8 06-23-2002, 09:42 PM

Hey I've been to Pensacola! Good luck Jimbo. Have to post pics when you're done

95civicman · #9 06-23-2002, 11:33 PM

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Originally posted by CivicLx
Hey I've been to Pensacola! Good luck Jimbo. Have to post pics when you're done

was it for the military or just because you can. i know we have a pretty big base here

CivicLx · #10 06-24-2002, 05:49 AM

I went there for the military and because I had to

I was there for school back in 98.

wagsaccordsir · #11 06-28-2002, 04:02 PM

Well here I go again, this one will not be pretty.. Atleast not for the companies that sold sold me the Body Kit.. On Sunday my car was sprayed after almost four weeks in the shop. I went down Sunday evening to see the finished product. My body shop guy warned me that I would not be happy, so I was kinda freaking out.. I got there and the car looked fricking awesome. I saw the bumpers (body kit) and was like OMG WTF? He told me he didn't know what happened, but he would fix whatever it was. It had bubbles severely, worse than fish-eyes. He had never had anything like this happen to him before.. So Monday he redid everything from sanding, primer to paint and the same damn thing happened. He called some of the biggest paint shops and other body shops in the city and state, and asked around and few of them came out to investigate. Nobody seemed to understand why it was doing all the bubbling and fish-eying. So they called me and wanted to know where I got the kit and I told them Extreme Dimension/GTP International. They called and when they finally got my account pulled up, and admitted that my kit came from a improperly mixed batch of "Gel Coat" you know that blue stuff? Well they asked how they were supposed to paint it, and the company told them just to keep resanding and re painting until it all goes away.. He said "Well who in the hell is supposed to pay me the 600 hundred dollars to paint this again............. "It's the customers responsibilty, he assumes all resposibilty" they told him. Now granted I understand that I signed for the shipment; I did recieve it intact and no damage was present. Then there is another disclaimer on ther invoice, something to the effect of making all claims within 24 hours after reciept of product.. Ok so be it, nothing was wrong, but then again who has the kit installed the day it gets there? Who in this damn country will have a kit installed on the same day of arrival? Not me, hell no! I had no idea what day I was gonna get it for one, and two most body shops have to work it in to their schedule.. Surely not within 24 hours... So anyways I would assume that would be for improper fitment, because it sure as hell did not fit right. I understood that when I bought it, I knew I was gonna have to make some modifications, which I did the rear bumper was way to wide, and would not bend in, so we had to flare out my quarter panels.. Aside from all the things in a contract that I understood and assumed the responsibity, no where was I informed that if the "Gel Coat was mixed improperly that I would be responsible for a "Manufacturing Defect".. What company puts that responsibility on the consumer? No one that I know of, except....... You got it, Extreme Dimensions/GTP International... I don't know about you all but I prefer to deal with companies that back up the product that they sell.. I further understand that no product is perfect, but to say the least they didnt offer to help me. They simply said I assumed the resposnsibilty... How well does this set with you all on the forum? Gee and I alomost forgot, I'm a Staff Sergeant in the Army, you'd be suprised at the importers here that are soldiers, along with everywhere else in the country.. So being so high up in my heirarchy of work, and having to brief Generals and Companies of Soldiers trust me fellow AF'rs I will get the word out. I hope if you have had any problems with this/these companies that you post them on here and share the experience.. Also to be fair and unbiased, share the good ones too!!! By this evening I plan on posting this every where I can find to post on the internet..

Civ_Jimbo · #12 06-28-2002, 10:18 PM

WTF!!...And I was planning on getting my kit through Extreme. Not anymore. Thanks for the heads up on a screwed up company, I'll find another place to get my kit, one that I see more professional. Thanks again.

TELLY · #13 08-23-2004, 04:32 PM

Dag I just got a front body kit from extrem last thursday and I could fit it on my honda due to the extra front bumper I have but now today its gonna be put on.. But its crazy how I look around the net for paint jobs and come across this $hit! Wft why couldnt I see this posted messages before I ordered my kit!! Now im gonna worry about the paint job happeneing whtn I need to do it...

kicker1_solo · #14 08-23-2004, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by TELLY

Dag I just got a front body kit from extrem last thursday and I could fit it on my honda due to the extra front bumper I have but now today its gonna be put on.. But its crazy how I look around the net for paint jobs and come across this $hit! Wft why couldnt I see this posted messages before I ordered my kit!! Now im gonna worry about the paint job happeneing whtn I need to do it...

hey you fat fuck, don't bring back threads that have been dead for 2 years.

TELLY · #15 08-24-2004, 09:56 AM

Whats with the anger? You know you didint have to reply! Well God Bless you anyways, thought id leave my mark also 2 years or not!

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