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Morbo the Destroyer · 06-10-2011, 12:38 PM

Who has had their motorcycle painted, or repainted? How much did it cost?

I've been thinking about spiffing up the Vee with a new single-color paint job. I took it to a well known shop in Fort Lauderdale for an estimate today, and the quote blew me away. Over $2k, and that's with the parts (fairing, tank, etc.) removed and brought in ready for primer.

12er · 06-10-2011, 12:41 PM

Cant wait to see the purple, green and orange flame job on that Strom...

Buzglyd · 06-10-2011, 12:41 PM

If it was invisible paint, I'd chip in.

sarnali2 · 06-10-2011, 01:03 PM

It varies so much it's hard to say. Your basic edgy flat black rattle can "Noir" look can be had for a few bucks, add a few Social Distortion style stick figure skeletons and go pick up hot goth/emo chics..

A more traditional paint job can be from a couple of hundred up to ridicules as you've found out..Depends on the painter and how much you want done...

Morbo the Destroyer · 06-10-2011, 01:38 PM

I'm looking for single-color with clearcoat. Based on the Colorrite prices, materials should be well under $300. Even if it were $500, that would still leave a huge amount for labor.

These guys have a lot of custom HDs and "choppas" in their shop. Maybe they're used to dealing with cash-swamped Republicans who have more money than sense.

The_AirHawk · 06-10-2011, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Morbo the Destroyer

I'm looking for single-color with clearcoat. Based on the Colorrite prices, materials should be well under $300. Even if it were $500, that would still leave a huge amount for labor.

These guys have a lot of custom HDs and "choppas" in their shop. Maybe they're used to dealing with cash-swamped Republicans who have more money than sense.

Or, maybe they're used to all the labor it takes to get a bike apart, and are really good and take their time.

I asked about it with a local (well-trusted) shop once - they'll do a Motorcycle, but it's damn-hard to do, so they don't like to. It's all the short-radius curves and complex angles.

Makes a Quality Job a chore.

trenttheuncatchable · 06-10-2011, 07:10 PM

A professional motorcycle painter acquaintance of mine will do a full fairing bike a single color for $1000. However, I've seen painters advertise doing that same job for $600-$800. To me, $1000 seems pricey.

Buzglyd · 06-11-2011, 12:01 PM

Forget paint. Just spoon on some sticky buns and enjoy the beefy forks and silky smooth transmission.

seruzawa · 06-12-2011, 12:11 PM

For $2000 you could buy a compressor and a gun and paint and do it yourself and still have over $1000 left over. Do it in your garage. Get the floor very wet to keep the dust out. If you have dust in Fla.

Or, a few rattle can coats of lacquer and a couple of coats of clear on top will pass muster from 10 feet away. No one will notice the difference when you are out riding.

Don't forget to put skull top bolts everywhere.

P.S. Republicans don't get "cash swamped" by patronizing custom chopper shops.

Buzglyd · 06-12-2011, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by seruzawa

For $2000 you could buy a compressor and a gun and paint and do it yourself and still have over $1000 left over. Do it in your garage. Get the floor very wet to keep the dust out. If you have dust in Fla.

Or, a few rattle can coats of lacquer and a couple of coats of clear on top will pass muster from 10 feet away. No one will notice the difference when you are out riding.

Don't forget to put skull top bolts everywhere.

P.S. Republicans don't get "cash swamped" by patronizing custom chopper shops.

The only dust in FL is on the residents. Just keep the blue hairs out of the garage.

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Morbo the Destroyer Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 1,309	Cost to Paint a Bike Who has had their motorcycle painted, or repainted? How much did it cost? I've been thinking about spiffing up the Vee with a new single-color paint job. I took it to a well known shop in Fort Lauderdale for an estimate today, and the quote blew me away. Over $2k, and that's with the parts (fairing, tank, etc.) removed and brought in ready for primer. __________________ Fun Facts to Know and Tell! Thomas Jefferson wrote that the 1st Amendment erected a "wall of separation" between the church and the state (James Madison said it "drew a line," but it is Jefferson's term that sticks with us today). The phrase is commonly thought to mean that the government should not establish, support, or otherwise involve itself in any religion. Its.......A FACT!

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sarnali2 Aging Cafe` Racer Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Sittin' down by my window, lookin' at the rain. Posts: 8,132	It varies so much it's hard to say. Your basic edgy flat black rattle can "Noir" look can be had for a few bucks, add a few Social Distortion style stick figure skeletons and go pick up hot goth/emo chics.. A more traditional paint job can be from a couple of hundred up to ridicules as you've found out..Depends on the painter and how much you want done... __________________ "Carpe` Throttelum -Loud Suits Save Lives" "All the BMW riders in the room, I want you to leave. Now. Out. "

06-10-2011, 01:38 PM	#5
Morbo the Destroyer Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 1,309	I'm looking for single-color with clearcoat. Based on the Colorrite prices, materials should be well under $300. Even if it were $500, that would still leave a huge amount for labor. These guys have a lot of custom HDs and "choppas" in their shop. Maybe they're used to dealing with cash-swamped Republicans who have more money than sense. __________________ Fun Facts to Know and Tell! Thomas Jefferson wrote that the 1st Amendment erected a "wall of separation" between the church and the state (James Madison said it "drew a line," but it is Jefferson's term that sticks with us today). The phrase is commonly thought to mean that the government should not establish, support, or otherwise involve itself in any religion. Its.......A FACT!

06-11-2011, 12:01 PM	#8
Buzglyd Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 10,137	Forget paint. Just spoon on some sticky buns and enjoy the beefy forks and silky smooth transmission. __________________ Jay Leno: "President Obama released his tax returns. It turns out he made $900,000 less in 2011 than he did in 2010. You know what that means? Even Obama is doing worse under President Obama."

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06-10-2011, 12:41 PM	#2
12er Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: SF Posts: 2,702	Cant wait to see the purple, green and orange flame job on that Strom...

06-10-2011, 07:10 PM	#7
trenttheuncatchable Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 834	A professional motorcycle painter acquaintance of mine will do a full fairing bike a single color for $1000. However, I've seen painters advertise doing that same job for $600-$800. To me, $1000 seems pricey.

06-12-2011, 12:11 PM	#9
seruzawa Robby Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: 8501 ft. Posts: 16,803	For $2000 you could buy a compressor and a gun and paint and do it yourself and still have over $1000 left over. Do it in your garage. Get the floor very wet to keep the dust out. If you have dust in Fla. Or, a few rattle can coats of lacquer and a couple of coats of clear on top will pass muster from 10 feet away. No one will notice the difference when you are out riding. Don't forget to put skull top bolts everywhere. P.S. Republicans don't get "cash swamped" by patronizing custom chopper shops. __________________ I've seen things you people wouldn't believe. Attack ships on fire off the shoulder of Orion. I watched c-beams glitter in the dark near the Tanhauser Gate. All those moments will be lost in time, like tears in the rain.