Date:         Sun, 15 Apr 2001 12:31:40 -0500
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From:         Terry Kay <CTONLINE@WEBTV.NET>
Subject:      Re: Has anybody gotten their van painted?
Comments: To: Kitzmann <kitzmann@EXIS.NET>
In-Reply-To:  Kitzmann <kitzmann@EXIS.NET>'s message of Sun, 15 Apr 2001
              12:03:07 -0400
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David,
If you did all the removal, of all the the trim, bumpers, etc., and
cleaned, and sanded, and primed, and sanded, and cleaned, and masked off
everything except the glass. which is a real pain, I would venture to
say that it would cost approximately $1900.00 to $2800.00, depending on
the shop, and whether or not you want it wet sanded, and rubbed out.

And this also depends on the materials you choose to use.

A single stage paint is cheaper than base coat-clear coat, and less work
but it won't last as long.

 Polyurethane paint is the best, costs an arm and a leg, and gives you
the most durability, while an straight old enamel is cheap, shines like
crazy, (for awhile) but has poor durability.

The prices I shot at you are an estimate,of what I would charge, but
there are allot of variables here, so this is a tough call.

The best thing you could do is visit your local body shop, and inquire
about your intentions.

I would almost bet that they will also tell you that because you are
going to
prep it yourself,  there will be no guarantee on the paint job.

Good Luck,

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