How much would it cost to paint my grill black???
11-08-2002, 12:24 AM
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How much would it cost to paint my grill black???
I want to paint my grill, moldings, and door handles black, anyone know how much this would cost me? thanks!
11-08-2002, 12:19 PM
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'01 C240/6
Originally posted by lhoang
sand paper, masking tape, engine paint, clear coat. then your labor. its pretty easy just takes time.
all can be purchased at a local automotive shop.
sand paper, masking tape, engine paint, clear coat. then your labor. its pretty easy just takes time.
all can be purchased at a local automotive shop.
11-08-2002, 08:29 PM
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$175-$250
That's pretty much a minimum charge for painting anything automotive these days...
You can do a high quality job yourself for about less than $30 + your time. If your time is worth more than $75/hr have it done professionally regardless.
That's pretty much a minimum charge for painting anything automotive these days...
You can do a high quality job yourself for about less than $30 + your time. If your time is worth more than $75/hr have it done professionally regardless.
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2003 Citron Green C230KMT
Originally posted by WebGuyNJ
$175-$250
That's pretty much a minimum charge for painting anything automotive these days...
You can do a high quality job yourself for about less than $30 + your time. If your time is worth more than $75/hr have it done professionally regardless.
$175-$250
That's pretty much a minimum charge for painting anything automotive these days...
You can do a high quality job yourself for about less than $30 + your time. If your time is worth more than $75/hr have it done professionally regardless.
11-09-2002, 12:25 AM
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a good body shop where i love said they would paint the grille on my c230 for $75.00 but they said they cant paint the chrome because it will chip??? dont know what to do.
11-09-2002, 09:24 AM
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Originally posted by BlackC230Coupe
a good body shop where i love said they would paint the grille on my c230 for $75.00 but they said they cant paint the chrome because it will chip??? dont know what to do.
a good body shop where i love said they would paint the grille on my c230 for $75.00 but they said they cant paint the chrome because it will chip??? dont know what to do.
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pocholin,
where are you getting your body work done, how much would they charge to spray a thin lip spoiler?
e-mail me a ph#: linhhoang1001@yahoo.com
where are you getting your body work done, how much would they charge to spray a thin lip spoiler?
e-mail me a ph#: linhhoang1001@yahoo.com
11-09-2002, 11:24 AM
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Originally posted by Daveskee
Its important to beadblast it as opposed to sandblasting. Beadblasting uses a medium finer than sand. Sand may tear up or pit the grill's surface.
Its important to beadblast it as opposed to sandblasting. Beadblasting uses a medium finer than sand. Sand may tear up or pit the grill's surface.
11-09-2002, 11:39 AM
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2002 C230 Coupe Black/Charcoal C5 C7 Auto
Maybe just get one of these and save the original for when u sell it back? http://www.callandra.com/1/
11-09-2002, 09:05 PM
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Originally posted by pocholin
Well, there is different sand grains, I had a fine grain in my mind, there is small sand blasting machings that don't put out too much pressure. But beadblasting is the correct way to go.
Well, there is different sand grains, I had a fine grain in my mind, there is small sand blasting machings that don't put out too much pressure. But beadblasting is the correct way to go.
11-14-2002, 10:58 AM
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Can anyone post pics of the grill painted black with the star silver still.. i really want to look at it before i go out and buy another grill to paint...???
11-24-2002, 03:17 AM
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cost on painting
it cost me about 200 dollars but if you happen to drive on the highway alot it will start chipping after a while because of pebbles hitting it, so plan on painting it every six months or so.
