Basic costs range from $300 to $900. Standard: The cost of a standard paint job usually includes sanding the body and removing rust before painting to get an attractive finish. Standard costs range from $1,000 to $4,500.Sep 3, 2020
Why is candy paint so expensive?
Candy paint jobs are more expensive because they are more difficult to do. There are typically more coats of paint to be sprayed, and more products to buy. Candy paint cannot be applied in a single stage. There is always at least a base coat over the primer, then the candy and a clear coat over that.Dec 12, 2014
Is candy apple red a Ford color?
A color named Candy Apple Red was first officially used on a production car by Ford in 1966, but it was a bright, non-metallic red. It was not until 1996 that Chrysler, and GM in 2001, had a similarly named production paint.
Why is candy paint expensive?
Candy paint jobs are more expensive because they are more difficult to do. There are typically more coats of paint to be sprayed, and more products to buy. Candy paint cannot be applied in a single stage. There is always at least a base coat over the primer, then the candy and a clear coat over that.Dec 12, 2014
What is the paint code for candy apple red?
The color candy apple red with hexadecimal color code #ff0800 is a shade of red. In the RGB color model #ff0800 is comprised of 100% red, 3.14% green and 0% blue. In the HSL color space #ff0800 has a hue of 2° (degrees), 100% saturation and 50% lightness.