I am planning my trip to Baja and one of the things I am considering, and to help justify the trip cost , is to have my 05 SUV repaint job done in TJ or elsewhere. Anyone here done that?
Silver I hear is a hard color to match so a full paint job appears to be in order. However, it may not worth it to spend 1k (I think) on a Maaco job
up here on an older sub worth only about 4k. If I can get one done for half in Baja I'm down for that.
Thanks all,
Sailorv
PS - Hopefully I am posting this in the right section?bajatrailrider - 3-31-2019 at 07:11 PM
Frist off on repaint whole car no problem to match silver. The problem silver one of the worst colors. As it is 85 per cent clear. So it is on repaint
short life. If you change color like to white then the Door jambs don't match to paint those correct big job. In Baja very few use base coat clear
coat. For me yes paint it in Baja do it white outside only. When you get home a day work yourself tape and spray can jambs.Sailorv - 4-2-2019 at 01:08 PM
Okay thanks. Interesting idea.
Any idea of price vs US Maaco job?bajatrailrider - 4-2-2019 at 07:07 PM
If your paint not peeling and no body work . The guys around me San Vicente. Charged 300.00 bucks last three cars and trucks I gave them. That was my
work over 40 years. At those prices I keep my hands clean.fishbuck - 4-2-2019 at 07:16 PM
I need a little body work. Can your San Vincente guy do it?
But mostly just a fresh coat.55steve - 4-2-2019 at 07:44 PM
I need a little body work. Can your San Vincente guy do it?
But mostly just a fresh coat.
I can get
you his number if you like. Be warned it takes time to do it. Not like the states but im real happy with his workfishbuck - 4-2-2019 at 09:19 PM
Yes please the number.
I figured it would take time.
Also heard some places will use you truck while they are taking their time.
Not your guy...bajatrailrider - 4-3-2019 at 09:37 AM
I will Drive over to him get number do you speak Spanish ? This guy real good would never drive your rig. He has been doing my work last 13 years the
only problem he is busy. So appointment needed. My doing this work over 40 years. When I bought my Nissan Mex 4x4 it was only two weeks old. 2014 I
took the whole truck apart changed the bed all black body parts. He painted everything to match to date paint holding up well. This truck is garaged
so little tip when you get repaint . Want it to last garage it and pay for good paint and clear coat.AKgringo - 4-3-2019 at 10:03 AM
Trailrider, do you bring your paint from the US, or does your guy use a local supplier? I have a Kia that the previous owner had repainted (in
Sonora), and it was a poor match and very short life!bajatrailrider - 4-3-2019 at 03:01 PM
He gets the paint in Ensenada they do stock good paint. When he works for Mexican he never uses it as they wont pay. Good paint very expensive an eye
opener. He first matches your color with left over paint. Then that is great base coat saves money. As then only needs buy half the paint for last
coats. You want idea how much good paint with clear coat cost. Last two tone double cab Chevy I painted 20 years ago 800.00 just for paint. So when he
painted my off road Toyota 300.00 4 colors clear coat . About 6 years ago he got a 300,00 tip.Also color sand and buffedbajatrailrider - 4-3-2019 at 03:02 PM
Again any repaint car left outside in heat short life.
, is to have my 05 SUV repaint job done in TJ or elsewhere. Anyone here done that?