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If you're considering giving your car a fresh look with a new paint job, expect to pay between $1,000 to $2,000 for an average-quality paint job. A good quality paint job is worth the expense if you’re really concerned about your vehicle.  WHY A GOOD PAINT JOB IS VERY IMPORTANT Car paint isn’t as essential as an engine, but good paint is important to maintaining a smooth running vehicle for years to come. Your vehicle's paint protects it from rust and other exterior damage that can eventually reach the frame. Plus, a good paint finish just looks good, keeping your vehicle looking new even if it's several years down the road. QUALITY OF PAINT JOBS Car paint job costs can vary significantly based on the quality of the paint and the level of service you choose. Here's a general breakdown: Basic Quality Paint Job: $300 to $750 A budget-friendly option suitable for those looking for a quick color change. However, it may lack the durability and longevity of higher-quality options. Medium Quality Paint Job: $1,000 to $2,000 This is often the sweet spot for many car owners. It provides a balance between cost and quality, offering a more durable finish that can withstand the elements. High Quality Paint Job: $2,500 to $7,500 or more If you're aiming for top-tier, showroom-quality results, a high-end paint job is the way to go. This option includes meticulous preparation, premium paint materials, and multiple layers for a flawless finish. CAN YOU JUST TOUCH IT UP INSTEAD? If the cost of a full high-quality paint job is more than you’re ready to pay, a touch-up paint job might do the trick. Touching up paint is a good idea if you have a few minor spots to take care of. Using touch-up paint can help you preserve most of the factory finish from your vehicle's original paint job, which you can’t replicate except with the highest quality paint jobs. If you're having a body shop take care of the work, you can expect to pay about $300 for minor repairs. Do it at home, and touch up paint typically costs about $50, plus supplies for sanding, filling in scratches and dents, priming, and clear coat. IS A CHEAP CAR PAINT JOB BAD? Bargain paint jobs usually look just like that: a bargain. A bargain vehicle paint job will paint your vehicle but typically cut corners to make supplies and labor more inexpensive. Most will use synthetic enamel paint instead of brand-name paint, and the areas where technicians paint and mark off will be significantly different with this type of paint job than a higher-quality paint job.  For example, the shop may not paint inside the door jams or the hood. The shop may also not remove your trim and other parts, instead masking them off, which can cause edges to develop, or worse, have you end up with paint overspray from spray painting. QUESTIONS TO ASK TO ENSURE QUALITY PAINT JOB Shopping around for an auto paint service? Ensure you're getting an adequate paint job by asking these questions: What types of paint do you use?  Lower-quality shops will often use inexpensive synthetic enamel paint. Look for shops that offer brand-name paint that is of higher quality. Do you remove trim and parts before painting? Shops that offer a higher quality paint job will remove your trim and other parts rather than simply masking over them. How do you prep the exterior?  Prep at a low-quality paint shop may not be more than a quick wash and basic sanding before spraying it down. But a higher quality shop will completely sand your vehicle and remove rust spots and dents to ensure a smooth finish. You’ll be advised of any critical repairs you should make before painting. How many coats of paint do you apply? Low-quality shops may only apply a few coats of paint, but better shops will have at least three, including a clear coat for a smooth, glossy look. For comparison's sake: the highest quality shops will often apply 20 or more layers of paint, including up to eight clear coat applications. What is your warranty policy? Warranties can vary from six months to a lifetime, depending on the quality of the paint shop. Typically, medium-quality paint jobs will warranty their work for five years and repaint your car if needed. Can I see recently completed vehicles? The answer should always be yes. Take a look at freshly painted cars and see what you think about the quality of work. Ask which service level they selected, and note any imperfections that you'd be unhappy with. In addition to asking these questions, it's a good idea to seek out recommendations from family and friends. Be sure to read reviews online before committing to an auto paint shop. TIPS FOR SAVING MONEY ON YOUR NEXT PAINT JOB If a premium paint job is out of your budget, there are still ways to save money without compromising quality: Look for discounts online: Many auto body shops offer promotions on social media, websites, or daily deal platforms. Inquire about DIY prep work: Some shops allow customers to perform their own prep work, saving on labor costs DO IT YOURSELF AUTOMOTIVE PAINT JOBS Do-it-yourself auto repair often saves money, and painting is no exception. But it's important to note that painting isn't exactly your average auto repair. This job requires specialized tools and supplies that can be expensive to buy or rent.  Painting your vehicle can be very time-consuming, requiring lots of attention to detail and patience. Additionally, professional shops have access to tools that the average vehicle owner just can't use, such as a paint booth that minimizes dust and other debris that can cause problems with the finish. Whether you choose a body shop paint job or one in your garage, painting your vehicle protects it from the elements and can add years to the life of your vehicle -- not to mention a better look. CONCLUSION In the realm of car paint job costs, finding the right balance between your budget and the quality you desire is key. Whether you choose a professional service or embark on a DIY project, investing in a quality paint job not only enhances your vehicle's appearance but also protects it from the elements, adding years to its life. Before making a decision, gather quotes from reputable auto body shops, read reviews, and consider your long-term goals for the vehicle. After all, a well-executed paint job is an investment in both aesthetics and preservation. Now that you have a clearer picture of what goes into the cost of a car paint job, you can make an informed choice that suits both your style and your budget. Happy painting!

ReveMoto's painted car parts offer superior matching and ideal pricing and efficiency for customers who need vehicle replacement parts. With a painted car part from ReveMoto, you'll enjoy the convenience of having your replacement part delivered directly to your door already painted, cured, and ready to install. This can save you time, money, and hassle -- and we use better paint than many body shops, at a better price. Read on to learn more about ReveMoto's paint, our processes, and our lifetime guarantee on paint and checkout our painted parts reviews.   What Makes ReveMoto's Paint Superior ReveMoto offers custom color matched painted parts with a lifetime guarantee on paint. Each part is painted to order and color matched to ensure your part will look perfect with the rest of your vehicle. And while ReveMoto delivers a premium service that can be very expensive at the body shop, with ReveMoto, you'll enjoy a fair, affordable price with convenience and efficiency. With a set price for each painted car part, you can ensure that your purchase will be both fair and affordable. Unlike some body shops, ReveMoto will not try to nickel and dime you according to your knowledge about paint prices. Rather, every customer will pay the same affordable price for each part. ReveMoto's paint process also offers convenience and efficiency. While at a body shop, you may have to rent a car and leave your car behind to paint, blend, and cure the finish, then install the part, all you have to do with ReveMoto is place your order, take delivery, and follow simple installation instructions. Even if you have your part installed by a professional, you'll save both money and time, as your part won't have to be painted or blended with paint cure time: it arrives ready to go.   ReveMoto's High Quality Paint Product ReveMoto exclusively uses Lesonal paints, which are custom mixed in-house. This high quality solvent based paint product is known for its perfect color matching and durability and is trusted by leading dealerships and reputable body shops nationwide. Lesonal meets the highest quality standards on the market with easy to match, durable colors that have a great finish. ReveMoto trusts Lesonal paint for perfect results with a lifetime warranty.   How ReveMoto Paints Car Parts Each car part that ReveMoto paints is painted in our paint booth. This booth is well ventilated and cleaned frequently to minimize dust. After each part is painted, we perform a quality inspection to check for paint drips or dust. Any imperfections are buffed out so that you can enjoy a perfect finish on your newly painted car part. ReveMoto's painters are trained by our paint vendor, learning the proper techniques for applying paint and creating custom paint codes to generate color matches for our customers' vehicles. And as new techniques and system upgrades are introduced a few times a year, our painters receive training updates, so they're always on top of the latest in painting knowledge.   How ReveMoto Ensures Perfect Color Matching To ensure a perfect color match for your painted car part, we require your vehicle identification number (VIN) or paint code and year. This allows us to use our system to generate a perfect match. Our paint manufacturer frequently takes in paint samples and conducts research on paint fading for different car panels over time. Each paint code variant will match a particular car's year, make and model. With your VIN or paint code and year, we are able to input the paint code, and our system will generate the perfect color to match your existing paint -- including the typical fade experienced over the years.   Sending in a Part for Paint Matching While our color matching is typically perfect with just your VIN or paint code and year, you can send in a paint sample if you'd like. With a sample, we are able to color match by comparing it to our large paint sample inventory, and will adjust grams of paint as needed. Sending in a part is not necessary to get a perfect match on paint, but if you prefer to send it in, you can follow this process: Order the part Find your confirmation email with your order number Email sales@revemoto.com with your order number to inform us that you're sending in a sample Cut out a 6x6 inch piece of the damaged part, or remove your gas cap Send your sample to: ReveMoto (Attn: Paint Dpt) Order #: XXXX, Customer Name11515 Tanner RoadHouston, TX 77041 Returns and ReveMoto's Lifetime Paint Warranty While ReveMoto's process ensures that your new painted car part should match perfectly, if it doesn't, you can send it back. If you need to make a return for paint match, simply follow this process: Contact us at sales@revemoto.com and send us photos of the part side-by-side with your car ReveMoto will reply and send you a shipping label to return the mismatched part, as well as a shipping label to send us a paint sample Upon receipt of the return and the paint sample, a new part will be painted to match the sample, and the part will be delivered to you ReveMoto's high quality paint product is guaranteed for life. Our paint is designed to last as long as your car does: under normal conditions, our paint should never show any peeling, fading, or cracking. If you notice any problems with your paint, simply contact us at sales@revemoto.com to arrange for a new painted part under our lifetime paint warranty. Have questions about our paint, paint processes, returns, or lifetime paint guarantee? Simply contact us at sales@revemoto.com. We're happy to answer questions!