Approximate Cost - Repaint 1985 Targa - Silver - Southern California

[War584]

I have a 1985 Silver Targa that is 60% original and 40% respray. No dents, dings or cracks. Body and the paint surfaces are in overall good original condition - except for the paint inconsistency and clear coat micro cracking that developed on the original paint.

What should I budget for a good glass out paint job. I want a high quality (not concourse) result without going to bare metal, if possible. Although not sure if I can get there without going to metal. I am in Southern California.

I plan on replacing all of the seals for the windows, door, targa frame, lights, etc. So a breakdown of cost would be appreciated.

Thanks.

[Dpmulvan]

Plan on almost a grand just for door,targa,window seals et.Are you stripping the car yourself? That will save some money.

[Luccia at Pelican Parts]

Not sure about a break down of costs, but typically depending on the quality of the paint job you're wanting they can range from $3,000-$5,000. That pricing can include all door jams and hard to reach areas as well as the engine bay. It also includes stripping the original paint down and wet sanding, etc.

[War584]

Thanks for the replies and validation. A couple places I checked indicated $5k would probably do it with paint and seals - looks to be right.

[simonstorey]

Can you recommend any of the places you've found?
I live very close by (echo park) and I'm looking for the same kind of paint job: glass out but not a perfect paint job. It's for a daily driver.
If you need somewhere to strip the paint I found a soda blaster just east of Pasadena on the 210.
Can't recall the name but can look it up...

[962porsche]

I would not soda blast a steel body car !

[xsurfer]

Why not soda blast?