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Mordarvia · 11-09-2008, 12:26 AM

How much would it cost to get my car re-painted from Meteorite Metallic
To Black Sand Pearl?

Just wondering for shits and giggles Thanks in advance

m911gt · 11-09-2008, 01:47 AM

that's an extremely hard figure to put a handle on...one could easily spend $0-$10,000 depending on who you know or who you'd have do it.

b_hickman11 · 11-09-2008, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Mordarvia

How much would it cost to get my car re-painted from Meteorite Metallic
To Black Sand Pearl?

Just wondering for shits and giggles Thanks in advance

Does this give you better gas mileage or something??

Bob_VT · 11-09-2008, 11:00 AM

WTF??
http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=10524

SIPNGAS · 11-09-2008, 11:03 AM

interesting...

Bob_VT · 11-09-2008, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by SIPNGAS

interesting...

And in the Fuel Economy Forum! May I suggest "Short Bus Yellow"

*jclo3313* · 11-09-2008, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Bob_VT

And in the Fuel Economy Forum! May I suggest "Short Bus Yellow"

LOL

firemachine69 · 11-09-2008, 11:36 AM

How much you pay for a paint-over is almost directionally proportional to the quality of the job.

rg570lvr · 11-25-2008, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Mordarvia

How much would it cost to get my car re-painted from Meteorite Metallic
To Black Sand Pearl?

Just wondering for shits and giggles Thanks in advance

I've been told by different Toyota dealers before when I asked about repainting a Camry I had, that the new paint job will never be as good or durable as the factory paint job because of the electical charge that the factory uses in the process to bond the paint to the body, besides it all being computerized. Instead of little chips on the front from rocks you would have big flakes comming off instead... If it were me I wouldn't chance it with a new car.

tuckevalastin · 11-25-2008, 10:36 PM

Well the factory paint is not very high quality so you can definetly get better paint jobs, but they aren't cheap and to me it wouldn't be worth it.

*MAD DOG* · 11-26-2008, 01:31 AM

It is crazy. Wait a year and see if you still feel the same way.

Chupacabra · 11-26-2008, 08:43 AM

Where are you guys getting your paint job prices from? Scott was/is the only person even remotely close. I have had 5 cars painted. In Connecticut....a repainted Yaris would cost ATLEAST $5K and that may not include the jambs. You would, of course, have to pull the motor to do the engine compartment and possible rotisserie if you really wanted the WHOLE car painted. $2K won't even get your nose painted.

Kal-El · 11-26-2008, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Mordarvia

How much would it cost to get my car re-painted from Meteorite Metallic
To Black Sand Pearl?

Just wondering for shits and giggles Thanks in advance

First of all, Meteorite Metallic looks a lot better than black.

And as others have pointed out, just buy a brand new Yaris, it'll be cheaper and much less hassle. Plus, a repainted car loses it's value.

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Originally Posted by k r a y z e e . j o j o

A good paint job would be at least $600 starting price (exterior + all door jams), but you can bargain too. I got the dings and scratches from my 2nd car with total repaint included for only $350, and that was because I ran back and forth between 2 competing places a few times. It was kinda tiring, but the price dropped from $625, so it was worth it.

BTW if you're looking to get the engine bay repainted too, then like Luna says, you're looking at shelling out 2K, maybe more.

As long as there's very little or no damage to the paint and body, I would personally keep things the way they are. Besides, even though I also wanted a black Yaris originally (didn't pick that one because dealer wanted more $$ for less features), the current color looks very nice too IMO.

You're not getting a "good" paint job for $600. Perhaps a Maaco quality job that will start peeling and fading in a month. "Good" starts at about $2,000.
Factory quality you're looking at over $3,000.

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Originally Posted by Chupacabra

Where are you guys getting your paint job prices from? Scott was/is the only person even remotely close. I have had 5 cars painted. In Connecticut....a repainted Yaris would cost ATLEAST $5K and that may not include the jambs. You would, of course, have to pull the motor to do the engine compartment and possible rotisserie if you really wanted the WHOLE car painted. $2K won't even get your nose painted.

$5,000 is excessive unless we're talking about "superior" quality paint jobs and custom jobs. Go check out Maaco, $300-$400 for their basic job. The paint lasts a solid month or two!

SilverBack · 11-27-2008, 01:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Kal-El

You're not getting a "good" paint job for $600. Perhaps a Maaco quality job that will start peeling and fading in a month. "Good" starts at about $2,000.
Factory quality you're looking at over $3,000.

Guess I forgot to mention that I got mine done several years ago when it was relatively cheaper

*MAD DOG* · 11-27-2008, 12:52 AM

A standard paint job should not cost $5,000.

TheSilkySmooth · 11-27-2008, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Mordarvia

How much would it cost to get my car re-painted from Meteorite Metallic
To Black Sand Pearl?

Just wondering for shits and giggles Thanks in advance

Our family ( sister mainly) avoided the Black. Went for the ?? Blue but ended up with the Bayou used. The first car we found for sale was a Black 3 dr and just didnt cut it at least in stock form. BTW, repainting you car will drop the resale value a lot! Maybe cheaper to trade on another used vehicle - say to dealer manager " lets do this deal - I give you a quick 500 bucks and we swap cars". Maybe they'll bite?
Sonja's Bro

Luna V 2.0 · 11-09-2008, 12:36 AM

I've heard that good paint jobs can cost up to 2k. Of course I don't know what that would consist of, I think I heard that estimate including racing stripes or something, so it might be a bit less.

SilverBack · 11-09-2008, 02:43 AM

A good paint job would be at least $600 starting price (exterior + all door jams), but you can bargain too. I got the dings and scratches from my 2nd car with total repaint included for only $350, and that was because I ran back and forth between 2 competing places a few times. It was kinda tiring, but the price dropped from $625, so it was worth it.

BTW if you're looking to get the engine bay repainted too, then like Luna says, you're looking at shelling out 2K, maybe more.

As long as there's very little or no damage to the paint and body, I would personally keep things the way they are. Besides, even though I also wanted a black Yaris originally (didn't pick that one because dealer wanted more $$ for less features), the current color looks very nice too IMO.

11-09-2008, 12:26 AM	#1
Mordarvia Drives: 2009 Yaris Hatchback Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Haliburton Ontario Posts: 19	I know this is crazy??? How much would it cost to get my car re-painted from Meteorite Metallic To Black Sand Pearl? Just wondering for shits and giggles Thanks in advance

11-09-2008, 01:47 AM	#2
m911gt Carless in Chicago View User's Garage Drives: 08 Blk LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Chicago Posts: 2,479	that's an extremely hard figure to put a handle on...one could easily spend $0-$10,000 depending on who you know or who you'd have do it. __________________ Wanted: Forced Induction Some say that he is the secret love child of Ferrari and Porsche, and others say that he would lap James May twice in a 1/4 mile drag race. All we know is that he is called The Stig.

11-09-2008, 11:00 AM	#4
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11-26-2008, 01:31 AM	#11
MAD DOG Drives: 2011 Toyota Camry Hybrid Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Victoria, Australia Posts: 6,412	It is crazy. Wait a year and see if you still feel the same way. __________________ "Manual labour is not for me. In fact i'm not even sure non manual work is either." -Anthony Linton Check out ▬▬► I like I like ◄▬▬ for more fun on Facebook

11-09-2008, 11:36 AM	#8
firemachine69 School'er of hard knocks Drives: Silver Yaris 4dr. HB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Sudbury, On Posts: 556	How much you pay for a paint-over is almost directionally proportional to the quality of the job.

11-25-2008, 10:36 PM	#10
tuckevalastin View User's Garage Drives: 2008 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Delaware/Connecticut Posts: 609	Well the factory paint is not very high quality so you can definetly get better paint jobs, but they aren't cheap and to me it wouldn't be worth it.

11-26-2008, 08:43 AM	#12
Chupacabra Banned Drives: 2009 Yaris liftback Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: CT Posts: 350	Where are you guys getting your paint job prices from? Scott was/is the only person even remotely close. I have had 5 cars painted. In Connecticut....a repainted Yaris would cost ATLEAST $5K and that may not include the jambs. You would, of course, have to pull the motor to do the engine compartment and possible rotisserie if you really wanted the WHOLE car painted. $2K won't even get your nose painted.

11-27-2008, 12:52 AM	#15
MAD DOG Drives: 2011 Toyota Camry Hybrid Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Victoria, Australia Posts: 6,412	A standard paint job should not cost $5,000. __________________ "Manual labour is not for me. In fact i'm not even sure non manual work is either." -Anthony Linton Check out ▬▬► I like I like ◄▬▬ for more fun on Facebook

11-09-2008, 12:36 AM	#17
Luna V 2.0 Drives: 2007 Yaris LB Blazing Blue Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 63	I've heard that good paint jobs can cost up to 2k. Of course I don't know what that would consist of, I think I heard that estimate including racing stripes or something, so it might be a bit less.

11-09-2008, 02:43 AM	#18
SilverBack Joey View User's Garage Drives: '14 Scion xD 5-speed Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: El Monte, Ca Posts: 3,529	A good paint job would be at least $600 starting price (exterior + all door jams), but you can bargain too. I got the dings and scratches from my 2nd car with total repaint included for only $350, and that was because I ran back and forth between 2 competing places a few times. It was kinda tiring, but the price dropped from $625, so it was worth it. BTW if you're looking to get the engine bay repainted too, then like Luna says, you're looking at shelling out 2K, maybe more. As long as there's very little or no damage to the paint and body, I would personally keep things the way they are. Besides, even though I also wanted a black Yaris originally (didn't pick that one because dealer wanted more $$ for less features), the current color looks very nice too IMO. __________________ Formerly owned Met-Met. '07 Yaris LB 5-speed. A forum post should be like a skirt: Long enough to cover the subject but short enough to keep things interesting. "I don't have an anger problem. I have an idiot problem." -Hank Hill

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