Hey guys and gals,

I have been thinking about having my 83 300SD repainted since the paint has long ago been sunburned. I am wondering what y'all think would be a reasonable price for an indy or body shop to charge for a full repaint. I want a decent paint job, not something that is going to flake off in a year or two but I don't want to spend the bank for a restoration type job. I want the same color, so painting inside the doors and hood, etc does not need to be perfect. I can pull the trim strips and lower exterior panels off before I bring it in to save some labor cost.

I know, it is not logically justifiable to have an $850 car repainted but after all the time I have spent repairing this car in the last year, I feel that the one thing left that is holding it back is the paint. I am expecting a price range of $1000-$1500 for a decent paint job. I have the number for an indy guy who does fantastic work. I just want to get an idea of what is fair market before I accept an offer.

Thanks!

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1991 F250 super-cab 7.3 IDI. (rebuilt by me) Banks Sidewinder turbo, hydroboost brakes, new IP and injectors.
2003 S430 - 107K
1983 300SD - Tanoshii - mostly restored ~400K+.
1983 300SD - Good interior. Engine finally tamed ~250K.
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