Pearl Purple Metallic fading, need some opinions

[96lt1m6]

PPM is an ultra rare color 93/94 so I would just hold off until you can get her painted the original color, I was quoted 1500.00 to get mine redone and the Guy doing the work does some SICK WORK!!!!!!! He also knows how picky I am

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[HellTeeOne]

Keep it PPM!

Just my opinion, but I'll be thankful when this trend of painting cars flat black is over.

[CALL911]

I would shop around for a new quote. If you lived closer to me, I know a guy who could do a decent job at fixing all that for a fraction of what you were quoted.

The PPM color you already agreed you liked. If you had it fixed, it would last a LOT longer than the non-clear coated flat black. Seems the only reason is price to me, which I believe you can find a better one.

[CALL911]

...I just saw you are in Chicago.

FWIW, I bet the shop I was talking about here in Fort Wayne could do it for $500-$1000 range. If that would be worth it to you for a couple hour drive, let me know and I can get you some info. Its not a tip top perfection type shop. So, if you are looking for a car show like quality, then this isn't it. But it is "good" work, meaning you are not going to see anything wrong with it, and it will match perfect.

[OBD1 Kenobi]

...I just saw you are in Chicago.

FWIW, I bet the shop I was talking about here in Fort Wayne could do it for $500-$1000 range. If that would be worth it to you for a couple hour drive, let me know and I can get you some info. Its not a tip top perfection type shop. So, if you are looking for a car show like quality, then this isn't it. But it is "good" work, meaning you are not going to see anything wrong with it, and it will match perfect.

That sounds great! I have thought about it some more and if I ever want to trade up, the PPM will be one of the main selling points. If I can get a better looking PPM job than I have now for slightly more than I would spend painting it black myself then that's what I'll do. Please let me know the info if you can. The drive would be no problem, but I'd like to be able to do something about it before the end of the summer. Much appreciated!!

[CALL911]

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[tt383lt1]

ipaint for a living and a 500 to 1000 job is shit. i would never even think about it. it will be a single stage at that price. for me to paint my car the same color. purple pearl. it cost me about 600 for everything to do it right. transition tape. paper, good base and good clear. think of this. its $60 a hour. if u pull all the lights and handles out i could see about 1500 but than again u get what u pay for don't expect sushi at romin noodles price. but keep the color. its rare.

[popo8]

ipaint for a living and a 500 to 1000 job is shit. i would never even think about it. it will be a single stage at that price. for me to paint my car the same color. purple pearl. it cost me about 600 for everything to do it right. transition tape. paper, good base and good clear. think of this. its $60 a hour. if u pull all the lights and handles out i could see about 1500 but than again u get what u pay for don't expect sushi at romin noodles price. but keep the color. its rare.

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[CALL911]

ipaint for a living and a 500 to 1000 job is shit. i would never even think about it. it will be a single stage at that price. for me to paint my car the same color. purple pearl. it cost me about 600 for everything to do it right. transition tape. paper, good base and good clear. think of this. its $60 a hour. if u pull all the lights and handles out i could see about 1500 but than again u get what u pay for don't expect sushi at romin noodles price. but keep the color. its rare.

Normally I would agree with you. But having dealt with this shop, I am very familiar with their work and prices. I already said it wasn't going to be a show finish, but a shit job is FAR from what these guys do.

They are not in it for money, so that $60 an hour rate is out the window. I have had two cars painted by them, and they did a great job for a great price.

That's the same deal the OP will be getting. BTW, they also warranty their work, so they do stand by their work.