How hard is it to get a quote on a new paint job? Project E34 part 9

I'm no Chris Harris, but even I can tell you she still needs some work! I'm back on the road in the classic 5 series, attempting to drive across Toronto to get a quote on repainting my V8 manual E34. With any luck I might make it there and back!
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[@enjoythehunt5135]

Subscribed because of Ronin!!! Great job on the M60 platform!!!

[@CUSTODIAN70]

In Greece, a decent full paintjob,(no prepping by yourself required),should cost around 2000 euros,just around 2000USD.Good luck chasing your electrics,usually the motors are at fault.

[@DeadEndRestorations]

Good to know, thx for sharing!

[@CityEstates]

I was wondering when the CEL would come on, the drive just doesn't feel the same without it. Also look at that intro, BOOM BOOM BOOM, captivated.

[@DeadEndRestorations]

Sounds like I should run it on repeat for each vid 👐

[@thomasev1787]

The price seems very reasonable. If that was in Melbourne Australia, that would cost roughly 5-6 k USD.

[@DeadEndRestorations]

Oh wow, good to know thx!

[@francispowell1811]

I was about to say CAD3000.00, before you mentioned the actual quote. His price sounds quite reasonable, given that he is doing the inside of the doors as well. I would have just cleaned and buffed that area myself.

[@Milosb82]

Yeah Ronin is def top 3 in terms of movie car chases. It has the long one in Paris but it also has the one in the countryside (might be south of France). The Bourne Identity also has a fantastic car chase, as do some Bond films, especially if there are Alfas involved ;-)

[@DeadEndRestorations]

Agreed!

[@stevenchinery8119]

In the UK in my experience, the cheaper "fitting in between jobs" type paint jobs never happen or get rushed after having the car for months / years. Don't go for cheap, always agree a deadline, get a recommendation from car club / friends / forums or Facebook (with proof of a good job) and ask to see some jobs as they 'finish' them. It should not be stressful. As a rough guide 8 years ago, it was £200 for just a wing (Fender).

[@madmike90r]

A guy here in Charlotte NC told me $2500 for my 95 540i, so that's pretty consistent.

[@DeadEndRestorations]

Ok nice, good to know! Sweet 540 🤘

[@derMaex]

Here in Germany, for a full paintjob done by a good painter, 5-10k €.

[@DeadEndRestorations]

Ya I heard Germany very expensive for paintwork

[@Cna90]

Maybe check your wheel bearing too; sometimes they make noise while turning

[@DeadEndRestorations]

Didn’t think of that, thx Sina!

[@GalvanizedGreatness]

For a full respray I don’t think that’s too bad I never had a car repainted but I think that’s a reasonable price

[@lowikuken]

thats very good price here in norway it cost 80 000kr in canadian dollar its 10601,52

[@DeadEndRestorations]

Thats crazy!!!

[@Siim193]

I’m in estonia and here it would be like 2,5-3k euros😀 for e34.

[@DeadEndRestorations]

Ok good to know, pretty similar then!

[@habsom1406]

Dude, who needs 'hair' when you have 'air', bald and stubble is considered very sexy these days especially with shades! Hell there ain't room for hair follicles anyway, due to all the testosterone in there! The E34 is barely audible even at full throttle, ahh what a sweet engine. And I agree about Ronin, can't remember any of the plot only the car chase. I'd say a 250 bucks for a full respray, but it would take around a hundred rattle cans!!! Seriously though, your price quote sounds ok if the quality is high and he has the correct facilities such as a paint booth and oven to bake/harden the pain. Last thing you want is dust particles trapped in the paint.

[@DeadEndRestorations]

Ya the booth is key, that was a must! Thx buddy

[@jimded]

As a Ducati monster owner from this era and a straight six BMW I confess that their engines sound make you forget all the reliability issues and flaws.

[@DeadEndRestorations]

Here here!

[@damiancosta2588]

Tucks have their own universal rules: he who is biggest make their own rules. It's not a Canadian thing.

[@BretWFL]

I think that is a little pricey. You are doing a lot of work yourself. Your not changing colors. I would think 1800-2000.

[@DeadEndRestorations]

Good to know! At this point I’ll pay a bit extra for quality and peace of mind and hope it turns out looking really good 🤞

[@DeadEndRestorations]

Where do you live by the way to get it that cheap?

[@BretWFL]

@@DeadEndRestorations Florida. Again, your doing the hardest part. That is why I think it’s a little pricey. If the guy does great work and your happy. That’s what matters most

[@mariusbancila2702]

Please fix your mic when talking inside the car, I wasn't able to understand a thing.

[@DeadEndRestorations]

I know sorry, i have a solution for next time. Thx!

[@EngineMisfire]

Here in the People's Socialist Republik of Kalyfornystan, it would be around $7-9k USD.

[@DeadEndRestorations]

Wow, talk about capitalist propaganda from the Kalyfornystanians!! 😂

[@graffie]

I just spent 3 days working on the valley pan, intake, and all the parts that came into my hands. All of this because of a coolant leak. Guess where I found a leak on the test drive after 28 hours of work... It happens

[@DeadEndRestorations]

Oh man, thats rough!