OK, daft question. How much does a total respray cost?
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Brian Lacey said:
As title, daft question time.
A small/middling size SUV (Audi sq2, VW T-roc etc). Ticks all the boxes but wife wants a different colour !!!
I have no idea what a respray for the whole car would be, so 3 to 4K£ ?????
Just give me a ball park figure if possible.
Thanks
Brian.
Wow A small/middling size SUV (Audi sq2, VW T-roc etc). Ticks all the boxes but wife wants a different colour !!!
I have no idea what a respray for the whole car would be, so 3 to 4K£ ?????
Just give me a ball park figure if possible.
Thanks
Brian.
The simple answer .. yes dear in three years time you can pick whatever colour you like for the next one
Brian Lacey said:
As title, daft question time.
A small/middling size SUV (Audi sq2, VW T-roc etc). Ticks all the boxes but wife wants a different colour !!!
I have no idea what a respray for the whole car would be, so 3 to 4K£ ?????
Just give me a ball park figure if possible.
Thanks
Brian.
I know you want a 'ball park'.....but the size of the playing field is very very large to entertain such a question.....things you would need to advise:A small/middling size SUV (Audi sq2, VW T-roc etc). Ticks all the boxes but wife wants a different colour !!!
I have no idea what a respray for the whole car would be, so 3 to 4K£ ?????
Just give me a ball park figure if possible.
Thanks
Brian.
Type of paint finish (Flat, metallic, satin, pearl etc)
Any repairs / dings needing sorted at same time?
Engine Out?
Door jambs?
Windows / Sunroof out?
My estimate would be £12-15k for something that is presentable as a 'factory-finished' car, including engine bay and door shuts. For £3k, you'll get a quick back street 'blow over' which will be peeling around the window rubbers within months, a non colour matched engine bay and door jambs and a general finish full of orange peel / imperfections. It would also devalue the vehicle massively.....not to mention rid you of any body warranty provided by the manufacturer (usually 10 years).
With all due respect, those make/models of car are ten a penny.....so either buy one in an acceptable colour or get it properly wrapped....but your probably still looking at £3-5k for the latter anyway....and the same thing about de-valuing the vehicle potentially applies, plus insurance headaches etc.
Matt
Brian - have you considered changing your wife for one who likes the colour of the car - it could be a cheaper and more satisfactory option.
Alternatively - if you still have sentimental attachments to your wife, change the car.
Respraying to a different colour will always leave you with some kind of compromise.
Even a wrap has issues.
Alternatively - if you still have sentimental attachments to your wife, change the car.
Respraying to a different colour will always leave you with some kind of compromise.
Even a wrap has issues.
Thanks for instant response.
I am of the age when once upon a time cars came in all sorts of colours and tones, now it is black, grey, sometimes white or blue. Neither of us is over keen on any of these.
The car will be a 'keeper", I expect to own it from 2/3k miles to 150K, that will be years and years so over that length of time a colour change is not such a stupid idea.
Hadn't thought of wrapping, will have a look at that.
Cheers
Brian.
I am of the age when once upon a time cars came in all sorts of colours and tones, now it is black, grey, sometimes white or blue. Neither of us is over keen on any of these.
The car will be a 'keeper", I expect to own it from 2/3k miles to 150K, that will be years and years so over that length of time a colour change is not such a stupid idea.
Hadn't thought of wrapping, will have a look at that.
Cheers
Brian.
It's not a classic or supercar.
I have a couple of bodyshops that I've used over the years. Obviously £15k would get you a complete engine out colour. £3-5k should get you a very high quality respray with door shuts, but not engine bay done. And the best guy I have is a retired ex-bodywork chap who has his own spraybooth on his land and did a full Audi A4 which had been keyed for £2k. It took 2 weeks for him to do it as he's not the fastest, but only checking I think we only found 1 tiny inclusion.
I have a couple of bodyshops that I've used over the years. Obviously £15k would get you a complete engine out colour. £3-5k should get you a very high quality respray with door shuts, but not engine bay done. And the best guy I have is a retired ex-bodywork chap who has his own spraybooth on his land and did a full Audi A4 which had been keyed for £2k. It took 2 weeks for him to do it as he's not the fastest, but only checking I think we only found 1 tiny inclusion.
Brian Lacey said:
Thanks for instant response.
I am of the age when once upon a time cars came in all sorts of colours and tones, now it is black, grey, sometimes white or blue. Neither of us is over keen on any of these.
The car will be a 'keeper", I expect to own it from 2/3k miles to 150K, that will be years and years so over that length of time a colour change is not such a stupid idea.
Hadn't thought of wrapping, will have a look at that.
Cheers
Brian.
What colour does she want? There's a yellow SQ2 on AT now if she's looking for a bold colour. I am of the age when once upon a time cars came in all sorts of colours and tones, now it is black, grey, sometimes white or blue. Neither of us is over keen on any of these.
The car will be a 'keeper", I expect to own it from 2/3k miles to 150K, that will be years and years so over that length of time a colour change is not such a stupid idea.
Hadn't thought of wrapping, will have a look at that.
Cheers
Brian.
Ordering new can't you request a different colour through Audi? I've seen brand new Audis in bright pink.
I wouldn't think about respraying a nearly new car. Equally a wrap doesn't look as good as a paint finish and they don't last forever either.
Life is short. Paint the car the colour you want and enjoy having something unique. As long as you choose something really nice I’m sure you’ll find someone to buy it later, it just means you won’t be able to use “we buy any car” style outfits for disposal because it won’t be “normal”.
Couple of points though. Firstly, think about how hard this new finish is to match if it needs work. Some of these new triple layer paints are a flipping nightmare and end up having to have many panels painted to blend repair work. Check with your paint guy about this and go in forewarned.
Secondly, since you’ll have a perfect car once it’s done consider the PPF stuff to protect it. A full clear layer will cost a fair bit but eliminates stone chips and minor scrapes. Might be worth considering/factoring in.
Couple of points though. Firstly, think about how hard this new finish is to match if it needs work. Some of these new triple layer paints are a flipping nightmare and end up having to have many panels painted to blend repair work. Check with your paint guy about this and go in forewarned.
Secondly, since you’ll have a perfect car once it’s done consider the PPF stuff to protect it. A full clear layer will cost a fair bit but eliminates stone chips and minor scrapes. Might be worth considering/factoring in.
If the colour is so important, why not pick the car by colour rather than make or model?
Although VWs and Audis only seem to come in boring colours, other makes aren't so limited. Of cars of a similar type, I've seen quite a few Peugeot 2008s in bright colours and the Kia Soul and Stonic has some pretty decent bright colour choices too. If she wants something from VAG, based on what I've seen on the road, Seat seem to offer the best colour range though even then it's a bit of a case of black, dark blue, grey, white or orange.
Although VWs and Audis only seem to come in boring colours, other makes aren't so limited. Of cars of a similar type, I've seen quite a few Peugeot 2008s in bright colours and the Kia Soul and Stonic has some pretty decent bright colour choices too. If she wants something from VAG, based on what I've seen on the road, Seat seem to offer the best colour range though even then it's a bit of a case of black, dark blue, grey, white or orange.
It amazes me how many threads on PH attract posters who want to be critical of the OP's life style choice, rather than just answering the f
king question.
As others have said, it is worth checking with some of the manufacturers and ask how much for a customer order colour on a new car - I am sure Audi and BMW used to do it for a few grand - probably cheaper than a full respray and you end up with a factory finish.
A guy I knew wanted a white Range Rover sport for his missus, but he couldn't find a white one - he just bought another colour and wrapped it. It looked ok from 10 feet away, but not great up close.
king question.As others have said, it is worth checking with some of the manufacturers and ask how much for a customer order colour on a new car - I am sure Audi and BMW used to do it for a few grand - probably cheaper than a full respray and you end up with a factory finish.
A guy I knew wanted a white Range Rover sport for his missus, but he couldn't find a white one - he just bought another colour and wrapped it. It looked ok from 10 feet away, but not great up close.
Brian Lacey said:
Thanks for instant response.
I am of the age when once upon a time cars came in all sorts of colours and tones, now it is black, grey, sometimes white or blue. Neither of us is over keen on any of these.
The car will be a 'keeper", I expect to own it from 2/3k miles to 150K, that will be years and years so over that length of time a colour change is not such a stupid idea.
Hadn't thought of wrapping, will have a look at that.
Cheers
Brian.
I am not sure if you've already got said car, but I am sure I have seen the T-Roc in funky green's, Q2's in yellow and reds? PErhaps mistaken, but are there maybe certain years/models that might get you the splash of colour you are after?I am of the age when once upon a time cars came in all sorts of colours and tones, now it is black, grey, sometimes white or blue. Neither of us is over keen on any of these.
The car will be a 'keeper", I expect to own it from 2/3k miles to 150K, that will be years and years so over that length of time a colour change is not such a stupid idea.
Hadn't thought of wrapping, will have a look at that.
Cheers
Brian.
Different colours will be rarer, but will be out there. If you have to pay a premium for one in the colour you want just do that, rather than messing around with a respray.
Painting a car is one of the first things they do in the factory, so trying to achieve anything like the same quality without stripping it down again will be impossible.
Wrapping might be an option, but it won't last 5-10 years / 150k miles without getting tatty. So factor in 1 or 2 replacement wraps in that time too.
Painting a car is one of the first things they do in the factory, so trying to achieve anything like the same quality without stripping it down again will be impossible.
Wrapping might be an option, but it won't last 5-10 years / 150k miles without getting tatty. So factor in 1 or 2 replacement wraps in that time too.
MattyD803 said:
My estimate would be £12-15k for something that is presentable as a 'factory-finished' car, including engine bay and door shuts. For £3k, you'll get a quick back street 'blow over' which will be peeling around the window rubbers within months, a non colour matched engine bay and door jambs and a general finish full of orange peel / imperfections. It would also devalue the vehicle massively.....not to mention rid you of any body warranty provided by the manufacturer (usually 10 years).
Depends on where in the UK you are I'd say and where you go. My £3k job on my Skyline was pretty good a couple of years ago now However I wouldn't entertain doing it on a run-of-the-mill car , wouldn't even wrap it as that's £2-£3k for a decent job, just buy one the colour you like
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