PGM316 Posted March 20, 2011 Share Posted March 20, 2011 I was wondering how much a full re-spray would cost? I'd like to, at some point in the future, tidy up a few of the dents and paint it all silver, or maybe silver with a black roof. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brighouse shed Posted March 20, 2011 Share Posted March 20, 2011 Be sitting down, i looked in jan and for a full respray reckon on £2,000 - 2,500 from fully certified insurance type repair shop, If you can live with the interior bits not done, a blow over if you must, then reckon on at least a grand from a traditional body shop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PGM316 Posted March 20, 2011 Author Share Posted March 20, 2011 Be sitting down, i looked in jan and for a full respray reckon on £2,000 - 2,500 from fully certified insurance type repair shop, If you can live with the interior bits not done, a blow over if you must, then reckon on at least a grand from a traditional body shop Thanks Brighouse Shed, not a cheap thing then. I'm not too bothered about under the bonnet but I would like the visible interior bits done. I suppose a lot of the work is in taking off all the plastic trim, and windows etc I'd probably replace a lot of the plastic trim at this point also, its deciding how far you go with it. Maybe in a few years... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve King Posted March 20, 2011 Share Posted March 20, 2011 It depends on a lot:- The state of the body (any straightening or filling?) Whether you are changing the colour or not. The standard that you want - quick tidy up and blow over to flog or an interior stripped screens out proper job!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PGM316 Posted March 20, 2011 Author Share Posted March 20, 2011 I'd definitely want a proper job. As for filler etc, I don't know enough about body repairs to know the best method, and as you know a Defender nearly 20 years old can pick up some interesting injuries. So maybe even replace the worst panels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverik Posted March 21, 2011 Share Posted March 21, 2011 I got a quote for 2k from just an average shop... thats with minimal body filling etc. pretty pricey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickeyw Posted March 21, 2011 Share Posted March 21, 2011 Defenders are such a horrible shape to prep. I expect most places wack the prices up because they'd rather get their money on easier jobs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crclifford Posted March 21, 2011 Share Posted March 21, 2011 It cost me approx £250 from Autocolour in wootton bassett, to have a new door sprayed, this door had nothing in it as i was replacing my knackered drivers door with this new one. I asked about getting other panels done etc and he said they would be about the same price per panel of a similiar size. I think if i'm going to get it done in the future i'll wait til i have stripped my 90 down and send them away like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gruntus Posted March 21, 2011 Share Posted March 21, 2011 Hi, Yep £2100 to £2500 is what I was quoted. My bro used to spray so decided to do the prepping myself and his skills to do the base coat and laquer. I have bought all the paint (More than enough) and gun (was gonna buy something fancy but was disuaded by the paint shop) for £350 (Zambesi Silver). Im guessing i can have a few goes before it reaches the £2500 mark! Luckily I have a lockup to paint it in, I plan on building a tent inside with polly and a good heater. Judging by the numbers above (and that wasnt trade) there seems to be plenty of mark up on painting cars these days! HTH Cheers G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yostumpy Posted March 21, 2011 Share Posted March 21, 2011 Hmm , dont have the heater on when spraying, hey,..... kaboom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mepeefreelee Posted March 21, 2011 Share Posted March 21, 2011 i got a quote the other day for painting my 90. the guy said i was looking around 800 thats if i stripped the car down myself then rebuit it after painting (not really an option where i stay) or option 2 was 1200 and i could drive it in then come back and it would all be done for me. or option 3 if i wanted a show level paint job id be looking at 4000 quid. being the car is 26 years old option 3 is right outa the window. oh yeah and that wasnt even for metalic paint add another 200-300 quid on top. he was my first quote ive a feeling this is going to upset the missus maybe she wont notice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minimaquinas Posted March 21, 2011 Share Posted March 21, 2011 hi my son is a top painter and reasonably priced but he is in hornsea east yorkshire if your interested i will get his number for you cheers brian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landy V8 Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 i did mine myself when i was rebuilding it.all in it cost about £300 and thats with buying the spray gun.it was cellulose,with no laquer,but came up pretty good.if your thinking of taking it greenlaning then i would'nt spend too much. just give it a go youself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plasticbadger Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 I'm just about to paint my Chevy in satin NATO green. I've already got a compressor and gun, the paint materials cost £0 for the primer (free from work) and £70 for the top coat and thinner. That's in single pack Mil spec enammel. Add some filler and consumables and I should still be under £100. In terms of shop job you should be able to get a 'blow over', that's no filler, no trim removed, no polishing or finishing, for about £600. The other prices above sound pretty realistic, but I would say you can save a HUGE amount by stripping the trim etc off and doing any major filling yourself. I had my Dad's Trimuph sprayed professionally about 2 years ago for £500 to a good presentable standard, but I stripped the car completely before it went to the body shop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete3000 Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 going to do my 110 in the summer £35 for 2.5l nato satin green and £25 or so for paint pads, sanding blocks, masking tape, brushes and a dust sheet, tack rags Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom td5 Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 going to do my 110 in the summer £35 for 2.5l nato satin green and £25 or so for paint pads, sanding blocks, masking tape, brushes and a dust sheet, tack rags sounds like a better plan to me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RustyNissanPrairie Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 Rustoleum big in the VW scene-example; http://www.vwt4forum.co.uk/showthread.php?t=43205 done a 110 roof with it, great stuff, the thing is too put enough paint on to flat it down smooth. Takes quite a lot of time to do though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarPig Posted March 24, 2011 Share Posted March 24, 2011 My 110 300tdi double cab is going in for a respray next month. Only having the outside done, plus door shuts etc. Its costing me around £1500 using metalic paint. Im gradually sripping all the trims etc off myself, then removing the doors, windows & handles when I get to the spray shop. Over the past few months Ive been buying various replacement parts such as door hinges, brunell front grill/headlight surrounds, new rear door etc. When its finished it should look like a completely different vehicle, what with the galv chassis etc it had fitted last year. The spending never stops does it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barmiebrumie Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 My 110 300tdi double cab is going in for a respray next month. Only having the outside done, plus door shuts etc. Its costing me around £1500 using metalic paint. Im gradually sripping all the trims etc off myself, then removing the doors, windows & handles when I get to the spray shop. Over the past few months Ive been buying various replacement parts such as door hinges, brunell front grill/headlight surrounds, new rear door etc. When its finished it should look like a completely different vehicle, what with the galv chassis etc it had fitted last year. The spending never stops does it I work on the 'other side' now doing the assessing for insurace companies but think maybe I should start painting again as I have a large workshop with all facilitys mmm thinking mmmm John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TS888 Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 I paid £250 to have a small dent repaired and the door painted on my BMW 5 series, which was worth it only because it sold for a much better price without the dent. Now it's time to paint the 110 -- £65 for two litres of Marine blue and one litre of white Tekaloid, another £30 or so at B&Q for rollers, brushes, sand paper and drop cloths. I've had my share of nice cars, and no longer want to care about where I park, where I drive, or if I wash it. I just want it all one color -- well, two if you count the top! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natas Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 As much as I really dont want to paint mine I have no choice as the corrosion on the panels are getting really bad. I have decided that I want a satin/matt finish so that I can keep touching up the bad spots whenever needed. I iether want nato green or the desert sand colour. Are there any colour code #s for these colours and a prfered brand of paint? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plasticbadger Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 Are there any colour code #s for these colours and a prfered brand of paint? Thanks. I got mine from www.tradepaintsuk.co.uk they stock a full range of two-pack and single pack Military colours at good prices. I'd highly recommend them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RustyNissanPrairie Posted March 28, 2011 Share Posted March 28, 2011 As much as I really dont want to paint mine I have no choice as the corrosion on the panels are getting really bad. I have decided that I want a satin/matt finish so that I can keep touching up the bad spots whenever needed. I iether want nato green or the desert sand colour. Are there any colour code #s for these colours and a prfered brand of paint? Thanks. DO NOT PAINT IT MATT !!! its a nightmare to clean, fades very quickly and leaves white scratches. Worst thing ever did painting mine matt Nato green. Satin miles better. Bs 381-285 is NATO green Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mo Murphy Posted March 29, 2011 Share Posted March 29, 2011 Does anyone know how much paint is need to spray a 90 on the outside ? Mo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miketomcat Posted March 29, 2011 Share Posted March 29, 2011 I bought 5ltr of two pack when I sprayed 45 used about half of it. Plus about the same in primer. That was 1 dust coat and 3 proper coats. I took most the trim off opened all the doors and masked across the shuts I also took the spats and bonnet off. The roof was done stood through the sunroof then finish round the outside. You need to build a good poly tent please use extraction and you will need an air fed hood two pack very bad for you as are all paints. Metallic two pack gives a good finish and doesn't need lacquer. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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