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Topic: How much would you pay to have a pedal car painted?
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sigtauenus
Gearhead Posts: 3969
From: Va Beach
Registered: Jun 2000
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posted 01-09-2006 08:11 PM
 
I took apart a new pedal car to have it painted highland green to match my own car. Also going to do it up like a bullit. I figured I just want an easy paint job and took it to Maaco. Guess what they wanted?$175!!! Guy said that it would tie up his bay just like a full size car would, and they were giving me a discount off their discounted special at $250 right now. Holy crap. Guess I'll break out the Craftsman gun and paint it myself.  
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MLariviere
Moderator Posts: 4235
From: Biddeford,Me.USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 01-09-2006 09:29 PM
Did you ask them if the paint will stay on for that price?
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Big D
Gearhead Posts: 6843
From: WELLS, NEVADA USA
Registered: Nov 2000
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posted 01-09-2006 09:43 PM
Pack it up and send it to me.. I'll paint it..  That would be fun to FLAME.. ------------------
Don
6T6 Fastback
331 STROKER, T-5
Metallic Royal Blue & Silver
Candy Orange-Red Flames by McGrafix
My Pics
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sigtauenus
Gearhead Posts: 3969
From: Va Beach
Registered: Jun 2000
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posted 01-09-2006 11:36 PM
quote:
Originally posted by MLariviere:
Did you ask them if the paint will stay on for that price?
Really? Its a brand new toy getting a color change. No bodywork at all. I even asked if it would change the price if I did the sanding, etc, and he said no. I'm thinking 50 bucks. Heck, it'll only cost me $20 for a pint of enamel, more than enough to shoot that. My biggest concern is getting it baked, and I don't have a booth with an oven. Heck, I don't have a booth either. I do have a neighbor who works at a shop who's offered to let me work in it on weekends, I'll probably end up doing it myself in their booth.
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Big D
Gearhead Posts: 6843
From: WELLS, NEVADA USA
Registered: Nov 2000
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posted 01-09-2006 11:46 PM
You really don't need to have it baked.. Just let it dry for a couple of days..Something like that would be too much fun to do yourself.. And,, you'll do a much better job than they would have.. HAVE FUN WITH IT..  ------------------
Don
6T6 Fastback
331 STROKER, T-5
Metallic Royal Blue & Silver
Candy Orange-Red Flames by McGrafix
My Pics
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