Would anyone happen to have a "ball park" figue on how much it would run to have my truck painted in a higher shine black paint, with maybe ghost flames?:rolleyes:

 

Probably quite a bit. I had my fender repainted when I was in the accident and it cost like $300 or so to do just that and that was just red color. I don't know what it would cost, but maybe around $3000?? Goodluck and let us know what you find out. I am sure if you go to a custom paint shop they will give you a good idea. Shop around and remember quality is the #1 concern! :beaver:

 

Unless you know someone in the paint bidness, a GOOD custom paint job will run you at least $5K. Go to some local car shows and ask the guys with really nice paint jobs who they got to do it. That is the best way to find a paint and body man.

 

I agree with Josh on the 5K figure...for a high quality job. You have to see the kind of work produced by this shop first. Ask to see what the finished product of their high end job looks like. It should be a show quality flawless finish. Perfectly straight body work, no orange peel, boogers or runs. I met a pro painter here who gave me a wealth of information. IMO, he was the best kustom painter. People would pay to fly him in to paint their cars. An early Mustang that was in his shop, had every piece of trim, rubber and glass off. Paint stripped to bare metal to locate any flaws. That was a 5K paint job 4 years ago. Most paint shops don't have an in house graphics person. The ghost flames may be subbed out which will add to you final cost. Shop around, you may find a shop who does good work at a reasonable price. Good luck.
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