This May Sound Crazy

[Kal-El]

Originally Posted by Mordarvia

How much would it cost to get my car re-painted from Meteorite Metallic
To Black Sand Pearl?

Just wondering for shits and giggles Thanks in advance

First of all, Meteorite Metallic looks a lot better than black.

And as others have pointed out, just buy a brand new Yaris, it'll be cheaper and much less hassle. Plus, a repainted car loses it's value.

Originally Posted by k r a y z e e . j o j o

A good paint job would be at least $600 starting price (exterior + all door jams), but you can bargain too. I got the dings and scratches from my 2nd car with total repaint included for only $350, and that was because I ran back and forth between 2 competing places a few times. It was kinda tiring, but the price dropped from $625, so it was worth it.

BTW if you're looking to get the engine bay repainted too, then like Luna says, you're looking at shelling out 2K, maybe more.

As long as there's very little or no damage to the paint and body, I would personally keep things the way they are. Besides, even though I also wanted a black Yaris originally (didn't pick that one because dealer wanted more $$ for less features), the current color looks very nice too IMO.

You're not getting a "good" paint job for $600. Perhaps a Maaco quality job that will start peeling and fading in a month. "Good" starts at about $2,000.
Factory quality you're looking at over $3,000.

Originally Posted by Chupacabra

Where are you guys getting your paint job prices from? Scott was/is the only person even remotely close. I have had 5 cars painted. In Connecticut....a repainted Yaris would cost ATLEAST $5K and that may not include the jambs. You would, of course, have to pull the motor to do the engine compartment and possible rotisserie if you really wanted the WHOLE car painted. $2K won't even get your nose painted.

$5,000 is excessive unless we're talking about "superior" quality paint jobs and custom jobs. Go check out Maaco, $300-$400 for their basic job. The paint lasts a solid month or two!

[SilverBack]

Originally Posted by Kal-El

You're not getting a "good" paint job for $600. Perhaps a Maaco quality job that will start peeling and fading in a month. "Good" starts at about $2,000.
Factory quality you're looking at over $3,000.

Guess I forgot to mention that I got mine done several years ago when it was relatively cheaper