What color and is it worth it?

[garrett490]

So I took my 911 SC to 3 paint shops today. Quotes ranged from $12k-$17.5k. I flat out won't pay / can't afford that much for a paint job so I'm faced with dissembling and stripping the car myself to get things down to the $5k-$7k range. Now the tough question - is the effort and money really worth it? Or will I be constantly stressed out worrying about rock chips and leaving the car unattended? Next question - if I do move forward - I can't decide what color. Keep it the same (schwarz metallic), do Grand Prix white or Arrow Blue?

[kc911s]

What's the original color? I'd keep it original if it was mine.

[mgar88]

what's the interior color?

[kenikh]

Black Metallic is a great color. And going original is cheaper.

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[OldSpool87]

Keep that one original color. You will have a heightened sensitivity to potential chip events and small children near it. BUT what can be pInted in its entirety can certainly be touched up.

[rattlsnak]

unless you're going to paint all the door jambs, inside door frames, glass out etc, then don't change colors..

[garrett490]

Originally Posted by rattlsnak

unless you're going to paint all the door jambs, inside door frames, glass out etc, then don't change colors..

Well good news is no one that I took my car to wouldn't not paint the jams and take out glass lol. Everyone wanted to go all out an make it a show quality paint job......I just can't justify spending $15k for paint on a $25k car. Which would be worth $30 with nice paint. I've got 186k miles on the clock....don't think my cars worthy of $15k in paint. Maybe I'm wrong.


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[BK911]

She looks pretty good in the pic.
What's wrong with the paint?
If no bare spots, drive her as is with no worries!!

[green 73]

I have to agree with BK911
It is a nice car as is, although I do not like the tail
It should be driven and loved as it is unless you want a perfect looking car
Find a good detailer and through money at him and let him work his magic
with a buff wax and a little touch up paint, like on the front bumper.
That's what I would do.

[techweenie]

Do a vinyl wrap for $3000. Go wild with your dream color.

[SalParadise]

Yeah, that's nuts.

I'm having a local guy do mine - he's really good. I'm pulling off everything (bumpers, glass, lights, rear Targa window, etc). I'm buying the paint. He's charging me $3200.

It's worth it to me for that. But not anymore than that. Plus it's a lot of work.

I'm not doing any bare-metal repaint. I'm painting over what's there as it's well stuck and it's just getting sanded.

Keep it original.

[trader220]

I am with Tech, wrap it. A good wrap guy can do the car in any color you like for 3 to 5 grand door jambs and all.

[brianvb]

I have a Schwartz metallic 930. I love that color. Keep the color !

[bobbyp]

Originally Posted by green 73

I have to agree with BK911
It is a nice car as is, although I do not like the tail
It should be driven and loved as it is unless you want a perfect looking car
Find a good detailer and through money at him and let him work his magic
with a buff wax and a little touch up paint, like on the front bumper.
That's what I would do.

I'm with green73.
As long as there are no rust issues and paint isn't worn thin a great detailer can work magic on a black car for $1k +/-

[ASD]

plastidip

[kenikh]

Originally Posted by ASD

plastidip

Joking? Gas melts platidip, so don't dribble on fill up!

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[soundbehindyou]

I agree with Mr. Weenie....also the Wrap may help to defer many rock chips to original paint?
Go to the Ghetto...you will have a bunch of Rappers to chose from..
OHHHH that kind of Wrapper----

[Skillet83]

Originally Posted by bobbyp

I'm with green73.
As long as there are no rust issues and paint isn't worn thin a great detailer can work magic on a black car for $1k +/-

This! I have a black 88 turbo. Paint looked dull, a lot of micro surface scratches, swirls, son used a brush on the hood. He might as well been using a brillo pad. Finish on car looked like crap.
Found the go to detail shop, car looked like new when completed. Not sure, I think it was a 3 stage process. Was really amazing to see the before and after. Cost was under $500.00. tulsadetail.com- A little more info on what they do and what you may look for in your area.

[bbturbo]

I just had a 911sc quoted for paint at 6-9k. 12.5-25k is outrageous. Go original color.

[Djs36345]

Originally Posted by brianvb

I have a Schwartz metallic 930. I love that color. Keep the color !

may the schwartz be with you