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110Matty

Member Since: 20 Apr 2023
Location: Somerset
Posts: 129

Paint costs

Hi everyone,

If I were to replace the front doors on a 90 TD5, does anyone know the going rate for painting? The doors would be brand new not repaired, but some seem to be etch primed, some galvanised and some powder coated.

I've had wildly different estimates for paintwork recently and I know it isn't easy, but assuming no real rot and just paint bubbling, i'm struggling to work out what a 'panel' should be to repaint without having a full respray. Anyone with recent experience of say, getting a roof done, or doors, or tidying up rear cappings, lower wing bubbling etc? Any costs would be helpful.

Any recommendations in the Somerset area would also be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

Matt.

29th Nov 2023 3:46pm

Chicken Drumstick

Member Since: 17 Aug 2020
Location: Near MK
Posts: 731

I think you have answered your own question already....

"I've had wildly different estimates for paintwork recently".

There is no such thing as a set rate. And there will be a huge array of prices. I'd try and get a local recommendation or at least want to see some of their work. Expensive by no means guarantees the best quality.

29th Nov 2023 4:39pm

excossack

Member Since: 22 Feb 2012
Location: North West
Posts: 5843

1999 Defender 110 Td5 SW Caledonian Blue

I paid in the region of £400 to get the rear door/set of hinges painted / hung and the end panels (up to the capping) on the rear of the landy 1999 Defender TD5 110

Regards
John M0VAZ
Econet Station 48 no clock

29th Nov 2023 4:55pm

110Matty

Member Since: 20 Apr 2023
Location: Somerset
Posts: 129

Great, thanks John, that's exactly the sort of thing I was looking for, just a guide.

I had in mind that a new door might be £300 to £500 and maybe the roof about £800-£1000, but i've no experience of bodywork costs, nor do i know of someone that'll do a decent job. There are several 'bodyshops' near me, but most seem to only deal with modern stuff / insurance claims etc or classic restorers that prefer full body resprays.

Cheers, Matt.

29th Nov 2023 5:03pm

NickMc

Member Since: 01 Oct 2014
Location: Norn Iron
Posts: 1624

What colour is it? that will change the price as well.

Do you just want them painted and fitting yourself?

29th Nov 2023 6:53pm

Screbble

Member Since: 26 Apr 2015
Location: Lancashire
Posts: 2102

2004 Defender 90 Td5 XS CSW Zambezi Silver

I’m no expert, but I imagine the majority of the cost will be preparation - which I imagine would be the differentiator in terms of the quality of the finish.

I had my roof repainted due to damage a few years ago and that was circa £500. That included removal and refitting of the alpine lights (new seals). It still looks as good as new - arguably the best panel on the Defender!

I had my one piece sills repainted off the vehicle and that was about £80.

I’ve just had a quote for the new door to be prepared and repainted off the vehicle - £300.

It does initially appear expensive but when you consider the labour costs, and the quality of the finish, I don’t think it’s too bad.

29th Nov 2023 9:44pm

110Matty

Member Since: 20 Apr 2023
Location: Somerset
Posts: 129

NickMc wrote:
What colour is it? that will change the price as well.

Do you just want them painted and fitting yourself?

Hi, it’s Monte Carlo, pretty rare I think and probably as bad as silver to match (read somewhere that silver was a nightmare)

Ideally them fit but if I could do it myself then I would. No experience though.

29th Nov 2023 10:59pm

110Matty

Member Since: 20 Apr 2023
Location: Somerset
Posts: 129

Screbble wrote:
I’m no expert, but I imagine the majority of the cost will be preparation - which I imagine would be the differentiator in terms of the quality of the finish.

I had my roof repainted due to damage a few years ago and that was circa £500. That included removal and refitting of the alpine lights (new seals). It still looks as good as new - arguably the best panel on the Defender!

I had my one piece sills repainted off the vehicle and that was about £80.

I’ve just had a quote for the new door to be prepared and repainted off the vehicle - £300.

It does initially appear expensive but when you consider the labour costs, and the quality of the finish, I don’t think it’s too bad.

I think it sounds reasonable to be honest, especially if it’s a half decent job. I’d be glad to pay that I think. Thank you so much for replying. Cheers, Matt.

29th Nov 2023 11:01pm

Screbble

Member Since: 26 Apr 2015
Location: Lancashire
Posts: 2102

No problem - good luck 👍

I think the greatest challenge will be finding a paint shop that you are happy with. But once you’ve found one, it’s just a matter of saving up and/or justifying the business case to the purse string holder…

30th Nov 2023 6:52am

NickMc

Member Since: 01 Oct 2014
Location: Norn Iron
Posts: 1624

Paint and consumables like everything else has climbed and climbed in price. I had to get some and it was £98 a litre and then the thinner and hardener on top of that.

I would like to think for two NEW doors with good skins they’d be asking around £350

3rd Dec 2023 8:15pm

geobloke

Member Since: 06 Nov 2012
Location: Nottinghamshire
Posts: 4410

excossack wrote:
I paid in the region of £400 to get the rear door/set of hinges painted / hung and the end panels (up to the capping) on the rear of the landy

I paid £450 for the painting of four doors, windscreen brackets and two c-pillar panels just over a year ago now.

Not a bad price IMO.

3rd Dec 2023 9:36pm

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