Getting my Bronco Painted
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Getting my Bronco Painted
Well, I got a home equity loan and paid off the last $2500 on my 95 Bronco and I've got about $1000 left to get it painted with. I am hoping I can get a good paint job for that price.
The truck now is the two tone XLT, white and green. I want to paint the entire truck dark blue and get rid off some of the moldings and so forth. I also want to get my vent-visors, bushwhacker fenders, and lund hood scoops painted to match.
Is this even doable with $1000??? I was going to start but just driving around and talking to shops to get some numbers and see who I like. What should I be looking for in the paint job and the shop?
Should I plan on doing some of the prep work myself to save some money? I can pull off all the emblems and molding and tire rack and so forth if needed.
This is a truck that I want to keep forever so I want it to look good and de durable for awhile. I would like to hear ideas and opinions.
Thanks
The truck now is the two tone XLT, white and green. I want to paint the entire truck dark blue and get rid off some of the moldings and so forth. I also want to get my vent-visors, bushwhacker fenders, and lund hood scoops painted to match.
Is this even doable with $1000??? I was going to start but just driving around and talking to shops to get some numbers and see who I like. What should I be looking for in the paint job and the shop?
Should I plan on doing some of the prep work myself to save some money? I can pull off all the emblems and molding and tire rack and so forth if needed.
This is a truck that I want to keep forever so I want it to look good and de durable for awhile. I would like to hear ideas and opinions.
Thanks
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Pulling all the molding, and the tire rack is a good place to start. I have found that if you want a good paint job that will last, $1000 isnt going to cut it. You could go the Maaco route, but I have to advise against it. Id compare it to a bunch of high school kids with paint cans. A good benchmark for a nice layer of paint, and layers of lacquer and the like will probably set you 1500-2500. If you have experience in auto body or painting, great. You can save by prepping. If not, Id find a reputable auto body or painting outfit in your area. Dark blue sure can look sharp when done properly.
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can the fiberglass top be painted... my bronco is red with a white top... if I got it painted, which i hope to do at some time, i would want the whole thing a midnight blue... top and all... is that possible, painting the topper and all?
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Im not 100% sure, but I think you can. My tan one has some chips in it, and its showing white below that. Id venture to guess that Ford just layed down some white prep, or the fiberglass is able to be painted as is.
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Yes the glass tops can be painted. My Dad had the top on his '88 painted a gloss black when it started to fade. Looked kinda wierd until you got used to it, but then it looked really nice. You could have it painted in a matte finish to look more like the original finish, or just go shiny like the rest of the body.
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You get what you pay for with paint jobs. I am a DuPont and I-CAR certified auto body painter, trust me when I say this. Do NOT skimp on paint work, you WILL be sorry later on down the road when the bad paint job needs to be redone (corrected) as it will cost you twice as much (or more).
Save your money and do it right.
Save your money and do it right.
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When the paint on my '90 Bronco started to come off by the pound a year or so after I bought it, I took it down to Ford and they stripped it down to bare metal and repainted it (with decent primer, which always helps). It's ten years later and it's still holding up. Go talk to Ford and see how much they want. You might be surprised.
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i got the paint cracking on my hood and was thinking about getting it painted or going the camo route since this is not a poser bronco and spends more time in the woods than driving on the street tree scratches are very common but is it worth spending the cash on a 1000-2000 paint job that i know will be scratched the first weekend i take it out
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I had my 84 Bronco repainted last Fall. I would stay away from MAACO and other cheap places--do it right or you'll be back in a few months! I checked with several body shops, they all wanted $2500-$3000 just for the paint!!! That's really not a bad price, if the shop uses quality paint and does it right. I was fortunate enough to know a guy that has been a body/paint man for 35 years (now retired) that does work at his home garage and shop. He charged me $1100, and most of that was for the paint and materials. His work has won several awards at area and state car shows, and he was adamant about the quality of paint. I would recommend looking for someone just as skilled, whether they have a business or not. Take your time and get references and a warranty. I also did all I could in the form of prep work, removing bumpers, the top, etc. Let me know if you need more details, Randy
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Ford repainted it under warranty! All of the "Big 3" manufacturers were having SEVERE primer problems back then, and Ford had lots of paint peeling off of silver and dark blue (my color) Broncos and F-150's. They would repaint them under warranty if you raised enough hell, which I certainly did. I estimate it would have cost about $3,000 with all the work they did. They took off all the trim and the top, took the exterior down to bare metal, put on two primer coats, four color coats and two clear coats. It was the best looking truck on the lot when I picked it up!
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My neighbor re-painted his 85 white Bronco last October with $65 worth of rattle-can spray paint in a camo pattern. About $25-30% has already peeled off, just due to the weather. Since my 84 is a daily driver and sees 4WD 50% of the time, I could not see spending a few grand to re-paint it, either. It was sanded down to metal and has 4 coats of primer,paint,clear and sealer each. It looks awesome in the sunlight, but it has a few chips and scratches from off-roading. You only see those when it's super-clean at a truck show. Otherwise, it's covered in mud and nobody notices. I think I found a happy medium!
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saanders,
Chances are your dealer didn't do the paint job, but a local body shop did. Dealers for the most part are not equipped to do paint work so they farm out that part of the job to near-by body shops. The shop I work for does work for all the local dealerships as well as a few out-of-state auto auctions. The previous shop I painted for got GM's recall paint work. I can't even begin to tell you how many Blazers, Surburbans, Luminas and Corsicas I have painted during that time!
Chances are your dealer didn't do the paint job, but a local body shop did. Dealers for the most part are not equipped to do paint work so they farm out that part of the job to near-by body shops. The shop I work for does work for all the local dealerships as well as a few out-of-state auto auctions. The previous shop I painted for got GM's recall paint work. I can't even begin to tell you how many Blazers, Surburbans, Luminas and Corsicas I have painted during that time!
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I know work gets farmed out, especially for fleet paint requirements, but not in my case. The Ford dealer I bought the Bronco from and who did the work (Woody Anderson Ford in Huntsville, AL) has a large truck department as well as a good body and paint department. I'm pretty sure they did all the work (I also have a copy of the warranty repair order listing all the supplies used).
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There are a few dealerships that do their own paint work, but they are few and far between, especially now-a-days.
I'm sure you know it's definately a good idea to keep that warranty paperwork. Better safe than sorry!
I'm sure you know it's definately a good idea to keep that warranty paperwork. Better safe than sorry!