Tell me I'm crazy before I convince myself to do it

Melissa · 01-29-2004, 09:56 PM

When we move, I refuse to commute like I have been for nearly three years now. While I've gone from a 130 mile rt commute daily down to a mere 106 miles rt, I'm sick and tired of it.

In this commute, I'm constantly sprayed by not only construction vehicles that are in abundance on my only sensible route, I am sprayed by oncoming traffic and debris, ladders to dodge, etc.

I seem to have more chips in my paint every day and it's quite painful to look at.

I'm starting to dream about having my car painted when we move North since I won't be putting on so many miles.

Can anyone give me a ballpark figure of what this could potentially cost? If it matters, Bernhard is "hellrot"...an 01 325i.

Thank you!

01-29-2004, 10:00 PM

I don't know about your area but I'd guess $2500 to $3000 here

*clyde* · 01-29-2004, 10:33 PM

Paint done right isn't cheap.

glaws · 01-30-2004, 07:54 AM

You gonna keep it pretty much the same color?

bren · 01-30-2004, 08:54 AM

Painting the entire car could easily run $3,000-$4,000. You could probably just have the hood and front bumper done for around $1,000. Either way it will never be perfect. Red can be incredibly difficult to color match..especially when it's several years old. Plus there is always the possibility of overspray, tape lines, and other assorted issues related to a respray that could crop up.

SARAFIL · 01-30-2004, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by bren

Plus there is always the possibility of overspray, tape lines, and other assorted issues related to a respray that could crop up.

How long do you plan to keep the car? How bad are the chips? I'd strongly advise against any paintwork if you don't plan on driving the car in to the ground, as it will strongly hurt your car's value if it isn't done perfectly. I'd try to examine some other alternatives first.

Melissa · 01-30-2004, 09:17 AM

Thanks for the responses so far!

glaws, yes, I would (probably) keep it the same color.

And bren, thank you for the alternative idea of just the hood and bumper.

Sarafil, I plan to keep him at least another 4 years, if not longer. The chips are bad!

We did have to have a dent repaired and a door panel repainted due to hurricane Isabel damage. The shop we used did a perfect job of matching the paint, which is partly what got me thinking about a repaint.

My husband just scoffed when I made a comment about repainting it. I've wondered if he was serious or just trying to put me off (he hates the color).

Again thanks for the replies. Gives me something to think about! (Like I need that!)

glaws · 01-30-2004, 09:33 AM

I would think that it would be nearly impossible to get a good color match on just the hood and front of the car to the rest, given the age of the car. Is the move to Cape Cod for sure now? If so, has the CG given you a time frame?

Melissa · 01-30-2004, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by glaws

Is the move to Cape Cod for sure now? If so, has the CG given you a time frame?

Yes!! Got orders, we're going! We're requesting a report date of June 15, pack us up June 1. I'd go tomorrow if I could! Well, maybe not...it's still awfully cold!!! Oh, and a house to sell.

glaws · 01-30-2004, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by BimmerMlis

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Originally Posted by glaws

Is the move to Cape Cod for sure now? If so, has the CG given you a time frame?

Yes!! Got orders, we're going! We're requesting a report date of June 15, pack us up June 1. I'd go tomorrow if I could! Well, maybe not...it's still awfully cold!!! Oh, and a house to sell.

Whoo Hoo! What a great time to be in Cape Cod!! Don't envy the move and selling the house, however. PITA

01-29-2004, 09:56 PM	#1
Melissa Carmudgeon Join Date: Oct 2003 Carmudgeonly Ride: '07 530xiT Location: Over-the-Hill Posts: 3,713	Tell me I'm crazy before I convince myself to do it When we move, I refuse to commute like I have been for nearly three years now. While I've gone from a 130 mile rt commute daily down to a mere 106 miles rt, I'm sick and tired of it. In this commute, I'm constantly sprayed by not only construction vehicles that are in abundance on my only sensible route, I am sprayed by oncoming traffic and debris, ladders to dodge, etc. I seem to have more chips in my paint every day and it's quite painful to look at. I'm starting to dream about having my car painted when we move North since I won't be putting on so many miles. Can anyone give me a ballpark figure of what this could potentially cost? If it matters, Bernhard is "hellrot"...an 01 325i. Thank you! __________________ I don't mind living in a man's world as long as I can be a woman in it. - Marilyn Monroe

01-30-2004, 07:54 AM	#4
glaws Realist Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 62	You gonna keep it pretty much the same color? __________________ A friend will allways try to help you up when you fall. If I can't get you up: Hell, I'll just lie down with you.

01-30-2004, 09:17 AM	#7
Melissa Carmudgeon Join Date: Oct 2003 Carmudgeonly Ride: '07 530xiT Location: Over-the-Hill Posts: 3,713	Thanks for the responses so far! glaws, yes, I would (probably) keep it the same color. And bren, thank you for the alternative idea of just the hood and bumper. Sarafil, I plan to keep him at least another 4 years, if not longer. The chips are bad! We did have to have a dent repaired and a door panel repainted due to hurricane Isabel damage. The shop we used did a perfect job of matching the paint, which is partly what got me thinking about a repaint. My husband just scoffed when I made a comment about repainting it. I've wondered if he was serious or just trying to put me off (he hates the color). Again thanks for the replies. Gives me something to think about! (Like I need that!) __________________ I don't mind living in a man's world as long as I can be a woman in it. - Marilyn Monroe

01-30-2004, 09:33 AM	#8
glaws Realist Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 62	I would think that it would be nearly impossible to get a good color match on just the hood and front of the car to the rest, given the age of the car. Is the move to Cape Cod for sure now? If so, has the CG given you a time frame? __________________ A friend will allways try to help you up when you fall. If I can't get you up: Hell, I'll just lie down with you.

01-29-2004, 10:00 PM	#2
Doug Guest Posts: n/a	I don't know about your area but I'd guess $2500 to $3000 here

01-29-2004, 10:33 PM	#3
clyde Chief title editor Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 26,599	Paint done right isn't cheap.

01-30-2004, 08:54 AM	#5
bren lawn boy Join Date: Oct 2003 Carmudgeonly Ride: e46m3, f25x3,C5 Z06, C4 Vette, 06 CTD Ram, and a trailer Location: Maryland Posts: 14,029	Painting the entire car could easily run $3,000-$4,000. You could probably just have the hood and front bumper done for around $1,000. Either way it will never be perfect. Red can be incredibly difficult to color match..especially when it's several years old. Plus there is always the possibility of overspray, tape lines, and other assorted issues related to a respray that could crop up.