:shrug: I am new to Mustang, cars in general, etc. But I SOON will have a '99-'04 Mustang V6 (hopefully V8). Once I buy it of course I want to paint it. Probably a shiny candy, glossy metallic type paint lol. Im still deciding on the color. Maybe a dark blue, then buy white stripes. Or maybe red with white stripes. But yeah im still deciding on that, maybe even a real nice grey.

But you know, my main concern is not necessarily price but its the quality of what im paying for. BUT i am thinking about doing it myself. I just want to know an estimate, DIY vs. A Paint store. I live in Detroit, MI btw.
Im not asking for a exact estimate or price I just want to sort of know an ballpark that I should be expecting when getting it painted. I want to know what I would need to do it myself. And where could I do it. Can you list ALL the things I will need to do it myself though. Or should I just buy the supplies and like prep. the car and take it to the pro's. Also can you tell me what I could do to prep it, would I like have to sand down the paint already on my car ?

 

If you have to ask, then I'd just take it to a professional. A good paint job isn't something I think the average person has the supplies or set up to do properly. Your best bet would just be to go around to some body shops and ask for estimates. The price will go up and down just depending on how good of a job you want. If you expect to have the car stripped/etc and ALL parts painted, then it's obviously gonna cost more.

 

I think a Maaco paint job would be a better idea than trying it yourself. The condition of the paint on it now, any body work, and chips will affect the price. Even after all that each shop will be different, I have been quoted $1000 to $7000 for my New Edge.

 

Youre right