Sunday, February 21, 2010

Painting a car a different factory color? HELP?

Hi I was wondering if Honda does factory paintjobs? because im purchasing a 2000 EX fully converted into an SI the only thing not really there is the paint. I wanted the Electron blue paint for the 1999-2000 Honda civic si's, and i was wondering if i can get it painted that color anywhere?I don't just want a different blue, i wanted the exclusive electron blue for the SI's(ya im picky when it comes to cars), if anyone knows could you tell me where and how much it would cost?


Thanks in Advance!Painting a car a different factory color? HELP?
Extex is pretty correct...color change paint jobs can be done by a good quality shop but usually run around 3-4000.00 because of all the work involved painting any areas that are visible like door jambs and sill, trunk opening, cowl, underhood, etc... The factory color code for the SI model can be found in their paint charts or from a local auto paint supply company.





Autobodyonline.com is a good source for the auto body repair trade info and they have a shop locator service for member shops. Get estimates from several shops and if they guarantee their work....just make sure you specifiy you want the factory color blue.Painting a car a different factory color? HELP?
It definately can be done but it's going to cost you if you want a real nice job, and you sound like your picky so you can figure in the $5,000 to $6,000 range.
Color chances are expensive. To do it right...they have to paint the door jams....door edges...under hood...under trunk....all those spots that are hidden when something it closed...otherwise it looks like crap if you see the other color.





It's easy to get the factory code for that color...so almost any auto paint shop can get that color and paint your car. Just get ready to pay out the Wazoo to have it done right.

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