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dusbus Samba Member
Joined: June 13, 2006 Posts: 16 Location: Pennsylvania
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Posted: Fri Jun 16, 2006 3:49 pm Post subject: Painting Vanagons |
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I've been working on removing the surface rust on my 85 GL, (with much success after reading some of the previous posts I might add.) I'm going to be shopping around at some local garages soon to see how much a respray is going to cost me. Just wondering what everyone's been quoted and what they have paid to get these beasts painted. I'm thinking about going straight white, (I heard that's cheaper than other colors), and putting a few pin stripes on her. I don't want to break the bank here, so I'm just trying to get an idea of how much $$$ I'll have to dish out. |
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Christopher Schimke Samba Member
Joined: August 03, 2005 Posts: 5390 Location: PNW
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Posted: Fri Jun 16, 2006 4:34 pm Post subject: |
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I don't know what color your Bus is now but for resale value, repaint it the same color that it is. Doing a proper color change is very time comsuming and costly.
Any money that you might save by painting the cheapest color possible will be lost upon resale if all of the jambs and interior are not painted the same color as the exterior.
Just something to think about. _________________ "Sometimes you have to build a box to think outside of." - Bruce (not Springsteen)
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veganvdub Samba Member
Joined: March 03, 2006 Posts: 83 Location: South Carolina
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Posted: Fri Jun 16, 2006 5:15 pm Post subject: |
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I have my '87 GL at the paint shop right now. I get it back Tuesday and can't wait.
Mine had a little rust, not much, a couple of dents, but overall in decent shape. I had quotes as high as $2,500, but found a good shop nearby that is doing all of the body work and paint for $1,500. Still not cheap, but hopefully will come out nice. |
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r39o Samba Polizei
Joined: May 18, 2005 Posts: 9800 Location: San Diego
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Posted: Fri Jun 16, 2006 6:06 pm Post subject: |
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$1500 is fair. Mine was $500 labor for 2 weekends. $600 for Maaco paint. So with materials I was in about $1200 total. Mine had plenty of dents. I had quotes to $3500+ I am happy with my L90D Alpine White.
I do suggest you stay with your original color too. _________________ "Use the SEARCH, Luke" But first visit the Vanagon FAQ!
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PAdom Samba Member
Joined: December 19, 2009 Posts: 207 Location: Wilmington NC
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Posted: Thu Feb 16, 2012 11:52 am Post subject: |
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r39o wrote: |
$1500 is fair. Mine was $500 labor for 2 weekends. $600 for Maaco paint. So with materials I was in about $1200 total. Mine had plenty of dents. I had quotes to $3500+ I am happy with my L90D Alpine White.
I do suggest you stay with your original color too. |
Isn't paint code L90D for Pastel White ? _________________ 85 Westy-EJ2.2 Powered |
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kevtherev Samba Member
Joined: December 23, 2007 Posts: 897 Location: the 51st state
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Posted: Thu Feb 16, 2012 11:54 am Post subject: |
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PAdom Samba Member
Joined: December 19, 2009 Posts: 207 Location: Wilmington NC
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Posted: Thu Feb 16, 2012 11:59 am Post subject: |
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thanks Kev. .. i ask because my 85 white westy is in the paint shop right now. i have been searching this site all morning and i can't find the color or code for the white pop top. i don't know if it should be pastel white or a bright white..the 2 don't look the same to me
any ideas..? _________________ 85 Westy-EJ2.2 Powered |
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0to60in6min Samba Member
Joined: November 27, 2006 Posts: 3416 Location: OR & CA (Oregon/California)
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Posted: Thu Feb 16, 2012 12:01 pm Post subject: |
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I am thinking about repainting the van my self because of the cost... and I have 2 to paint...
anyone doing a DYI paint job yet?
thanks |
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PAdom Samba Member
Joined: December 19, 2009 Posts: 207 Location: Wilmington NC
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Posted: Thu Feb 16, 2012 12:06 pm Post subject: |
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0to60in6min wrote: |
I am thinking about repainting the van my self because of the cost... and I have 2 to paint...
anyone doing a DYI paint job yet?
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my westy is being painted right now. i had to have 5 body panels replaced due to rust. so i fiqured do it right and replace all the window and door rubber all the way around while i'm at it. bye bye tax refund. . haha _________________ 85 Westy-EJ2.2 Powered |
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PAdom Samba Member
Joined: December 19, 2009 Posts: 207 Location: Wilmington NC
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Posted: Thu Feb 16, 2012 12:07 pm Post subject: |
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PAdom wrote: |
0to60in6min wrote: |
I am thinking about repainting the van my self because of the cost... and I have 2 to paint...
anyone doing a DYI paint job yet?
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my westy is being painted right now. i had to have 5 body panels replaced due to rust. so i fiqured do it right and replace all the window and door rubber all the way around while i'm at it. bye bye tax refund. .
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so does anyone out there know what is the correct color to paint the white pop top ? i looked high and low and can't find it. code that is _________________ 85 Westy-EJ2.2 Powered |
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0to60in6min Samba Member
Joined: November 27, 2006 Posts: 3416 Location: OR & CA (Oregon/California)
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stevey88 Samba Member
Joined: January 16, 2008 Posts: 1317 Location: Fremont, SF Bay Area
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Posted: Thu Feb 16, 2012 12:18 pm Post subject: |
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veganvdub wrote: |
I have my '87 GL at the paint shop right now. I get it back Tuesday and can't wait.
Mine had a little rust, not much, a couple of dents, but overall in decent shape. I had quotes as high as $2,500, but found a good shop nearby that is doing all of the body work and paint for $1,500. Still not cheap, but hopefully will come out nice. |
Why is it so cheap? I painted the Westy myself and just the material cost me $1100 and I don't even use expansive paint. It is a base coat clear coat repaint though. _________________ Steve
87 Westfalia full camper 4 speed |
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PAdom Samba Member
Joined: December 19, 2009 Posts: 207 Location: Wilmington NC
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Posted: Thu Feb 16, 2012 12:18 pm Post subject: |
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i have been there. got the pastel white code from there. but they don't mention the pop top color. _________________ 85 Westy-EJ2.2 Powered |
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0to60in6min Samba Member
Joined: November 27, 2006 Posts: 3416 Location: OR & CA (Oregon/California)
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purplepeopleeater Samba Member
Joined: July 23, 2005 Posts: 3117 Location: E. Washington
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Posted: Thu Feb 16, 2012 12:36 pm Post subject: |
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I have about 600 in materials in my paint, plus another 280 in raptor bedliner products.
was a ton of work. |
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Bman Samba Member
Joined: April 28, 2005 Posts: 895 Location: South Coast, Oregon
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randywebb Samba Member
Joined: February 15, 2005 Posts: 3815 Location: Greater Metropolitan Nimrod, Orygun
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Posted: Thu Feb 16, 2012 5:05 pm Post subject: |
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a good paint job will cost north of $10,000 unless you DIY _________________ 1986 2.1L Westy 2wd Auto Trans. |
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joseph928 Samba Member
Joined: September 22, 2011 Posts: 2114 Location: flagstaff az.
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Posted: Thu Feb 16, 2012 5:07 pm Post subject: paint |
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Just got my 87 quoted $ 2,000. Two years ago I only paid $1,500 . Stay with the original color. Have it done right, no earl scheib or maaco . I did try them once, the paint only lasted 2 years then went south. yes a show job will cost north of $5,000. _________________ 1987 syncro westy tin top sun roof , GW2.3, rear locker, decoupler, Gary Lee tire rack & winch mount, lift, south african grill, big brakes , rhein alloy ,15 BFG AT, Fiamma 10 foot awning ,140 watt rear 85 watt front solar , mppt, truckfridge, automatic fire extinguishing system, tencent oil cooler, And a RMW SS exhaust! - 1971 bug convertible 1776 engine- 2010 Subaru turbo - 1993 Toyota 4x4 truck - 1999 Harley 95 CI, big bore, Andrews cams . Also 80-84- vans. Stock 65 sunroof bug.
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Bman Samba Member
Joined: April 28, 2005 Posts: 895 Location: South Coast, Oregon
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chojinchef Samba Member
Joined: February 17, 2011 Posts: 1539 Location: Central Massachusetts
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Posted: Thu Feb 16, 2012 5:22 pm Post subject: |
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Depending on materials and extensiveness of preparation will determine cost of materials. The better the preparation, the higher quality the final result will be.
I am stripping mine to metal all around replacing a few panels along the way. The corresponding primer I am using is a Dupont Metalok that is about $300 for a gallon each of the primer and activator alone. The second stage is a high build Dupont epoxy primer which is slightly less. Final paint will be Duponts Imron.
Saving labor hours by doing the stripping and preparation myself, but sandpaper, DA paper, various cleaners, tape and paper, sandblast media, paper towels, chemical stripper, MIG wire and gas, that crap all adds up and costs money (lots of it).
When it comes to paint, be it final finish or longevity, the old adage of 'you get what you pay for' definately applies.
But then again, there are different opinions on what is 'acceptable' for a 25 YO van that will see rough service, or what value the van is worth in relation to what owner wants to budget for it.
Personally - barring an unfortunate situation such as an accident, I do not ever want to have to do this again and am taking every precaution to make this dream happen. To each his own I guess. _________________ Its a mistress; an expensive, whiney, needy bitch of a mistress. She is a chunky, dirty girl with bad skin, little motivation and yet she always makes me smile. She sure has been around before shacking up with me. She has a direct line to my wallet, plays with my emotions, is consistantly jovial yet with a sarcastic and sardonic side, is consistant in her inconsistancy, and every once in a while gives me a great ride and a fantastic memory. |
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