How Much Do Auto Paint Jobs Cost?

Painting a car can give an entirely new outlook on both the car and being in the car. There are custom paint jobs, regular paint jobs and even paint jobs that have metallic flakes in them. There are so many out there, the cost may differ a bit when thinking about getting a new one for any type of vehicle.  Something as painting a car is recommended to spend a little extra money for a professional.

• Take into consideration the vehicle to get painted. There may be a price difference if the vehicle is an SUV instead of a sedan. More area to cover means using more product. The type of paint used can make a difference in the total when the job is finished. Top quality paint will cost more than average paint or low-end paint.


• Starting with low-end to average paint, no specialized requests for the paint job and no extra work involved a paint job will run a person from $500 to $1,000. Remember to take into account the type of vehicle chosen to paint.


• Opalescent, pearl and chameleon paint will cost more than average because these are considered specialty paints and might take a bit longer to apply than regular paint. A price of approximately $2,000 to $5,000 will appear on the final bill. The great difference in price extends to any pinstriping, racing stripes, or graphics applied to the vehicle.


• There are custom paint jobs for cars known to cost up to $50,000.  A red paint might cost more than other paints, also. Be mindful of what colors to choose from. The cost of labor will vary from shop to shop. It's best to find out if there are free estimates. Be specific about the desired result for a more accurate estimate.


• A new coat of paint for a car can personalize, beautify and be eye-catching all at the same time. Take the time to do some homework for paint jobs, because the outcome should be well worth the wait.