Painting (Usually) Adds Value Having your car repainted is an investment in many ways. Not only will you treat yourself to a vehicle with a like-new finish, but you will also add to its residual or resale value. You can get a higher trade-in value for an older vehicle by investing in repainting.
How much does car repainting cost? Car repaint cost is usually between $1,500 and $3,500, but can be as much as $5,000, or more. The cost for painting a car will depend on several factors, including the size of your vehicle and the amount of existing damage to the car's paint job.
Car Respraying Cons
Respraying cars can be quite expensive and often requires a lot of preparation on the bodywork. This could include but is not limited to: removal of stickers, filling holes and deep scratches or dents, taking off trim pieces and masking parts that don't need paint work.
What Are the Benefits of a Car Respray? A car respray can give your car a brand new refresh and is ideal for when the bodywork is slightly damaged or faded from sun damage. Respraying would also help make the car look like it's in factory condition and brand new! A respray can cost more than wrapping.
Fortunately, aside from car servicing, respraying is always an option. The average car respray cost in Australia is between $1,500 to $3,000 (including GST) for small to medium-sized vehicles with minimal bodywork. Meanwhile, larger vehicles can cost $3,500 (including GST) or more to repaint.
Generally, paint jobs range between $3,000 and $10,000. In contrast, you can find a high-quality car wrap between $2,500 and $5,000. Since a good paint job can cost more than double the cost of a professional vehicle wrap, many companies with fleets choose them over paint.
The paint on most modern vehicles will last about 10 – 15 years, while the paint on vehicles made before the 1960s will last about 5 – 10 years. Learn more about how long paint lasts on a car with Eli's Collision Repair, then read more about how much a new car paint job will cost and how to repair car paint oxidation.
Resprays can take anywhere from a few days to several weeks with the average being 4-7 days. Factors affecting this include complexity, prep work for the project, and repairs to any damaged bodywork.
Therefore, you should paint your car every five years at minimum, especially if you aren't waxing it regularly. If your car's paint gets scratched or damaged from a minor accident or inclement weather, consider getting a partial paint job to take care of the trouble spots.
The expert recommendation is to wait at least two weeks to wash your car from when the new paint job was completed. Even then, a modest hand wash is likely best. A bucket of water with soap (not dish soap) should do just fine. Make sure you use a soft cloth; no brushes or any abrasive object of the like.
A respray is required for more severe damage.
This is because the scratches are so deep that they leave the bare metal exposed. Left unprotected long enough, your car is at risk of rusting. Once you see bare metal, or plastic in the case of bumpers or mouldings, immediately go for a respray.
How to Prep Your Car to be Painted. Sand the paint either to the bare metal, the original primer, or at least sufficiently for the new paint to adhere. Dry sand using 180-grit sandpaper to remove rust or surface damage before moving on to a 320-grit paper to remove your previous 180-grit scratches.
Yes if you paint it, but you must notify VicRoads so that your vehicle details match your registration data. No inspection is required and you can simply call VicRoads on 13 11 71 to advise them.
Note: If you change the colour of your vehicle or you replace the engine in your vehicle, you must complete and submit a Change of Vehicle Details (E36) form. A modification permit is not required when changing the colour of your vehicle, or when changing the engine if the new engine is a like-for-like replacement.
3. Car Wraps are Cheaper. Whatever the design, you get more bang for your buck with a vehicle wrap. Wraps are now cheaper than your average full-body respray, especially if you want to include an intricate design.
A wrap typically lasts about five years, while a good paint job can shine for decades if it's cared for. And although you won't have to wax the wrap or tend to it the same way you would paint, an automated car wash with brushes or a power washer can tear the vinyl.
After applying the paint, and sanding the area down to keep it smooth, it's time to wax and polish the car. Polishing and waxing the car will help the repainted area blend in with the rest of the bodywork and it will protect the repaired area from further damage.
Ideally, temperatures should be between 50°F and 90°F, and relative humidity is below 85%. Avoid painting in direct sunlight and hot, humid weather.
Spray paints don't last as long as traditional liquid paint or powder coats. However, most spray paints expire within ten years.
Durability. Spray painting will provide you with results that last much longer than painting by hand which makes it a much better long term investment. A lot of spray painting services will also offer a warranty which guarantees the paint job will last for a number of years.
Color: Choosing a mainstream color like black, white, or gray is the cheapest way to go. If you want a specialty color, especially one used by a premium automaker, you'll pay more.
As we said, fresh paint can take up to a month to fully cure to a hardened surface. There's what's known as an "initial cure' - this is after 24hours or so when the paint is hard enough to sand and polish - the reason that it's perfectly acceptable to refine paintwork before it gets to its final hardness.
Wait 60 Days to Wax or Polish Your Vehicle
Getting the best protection for your freshly painted vehicle means you'll need to wait 60 days before applying wax so the finish will have enough time to harden and cure completely.