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Old Apr 6, 2009 | 03:44 PM
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I have a 1990 mustang coupe it is already primed and just about ready to paint does anyone know anybody that would paint a cheap paint job for under 550$ with flake? i want something better than econo if you see what im tryin to say.. let me know im a very open person... THANKS Bobby...
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Old Apr 6, 2009 | 04:47 PM
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$550 for mataerial and labor with flake AND better than Econo?!?!?!? Very doubtful unless you have a really good friend in the business.
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Old Apr 7, 2009 | 11:24 AM
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see thats what i needed to know cuase im not a paint guy at all!!! about how much for something like midnight blue with no flake and no hood i forgot to metnion that sorry/ what do i need to do to just keep it around 5-600$ ???
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Old Apr 7, 2009 | 11:43 AM
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$500-$600 will get you Macco-Eccono job and thats about it. Get up near $1000 and at least you should get base/clear and a car that was at least sanded before painted. Save up for it,you wont be sorry if you spend more on a paint job. You will be sorry if you cheap out.
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Old Apr 7, 2009 | 02:23 PM
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Yes Very True
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Old Apr 7, 2009 | 02:25 PM
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YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR..... and if you want show quality from a good painter doing side work and no corners cut completely wet sanded and buffed look around 3k atleast
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