whats it cost to repaint a van

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  1. joem61

    joem61 Light Load Member

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    53' dry paint needs replaced.
     
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  3. 281ric

    281ric Road Train Member

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    How old is it ? My buddy was in your shoes and after the quote he decided to sell it and upgrade rather than paint it. Just a thought.
     
  4. Up74427ca

    Up74427ca Light Load Member

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    It will cost u around 6k to 7 k.i did mine in Fontana,Ca ,five year ago at Perfect images..
     
  5. rollin coal

    rollin coal Road Train Member

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    That would be money better spent upgrading equipment. Or if it's in good shape just pull it as is for a while longer save, save..
     
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  6. ShortBusKid

    ShortBusKid Heavy Load Member

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    I looked into it a couple years ago. In my opinion it's not worth it from a cost standpoint. I'd rather be "ugly" than broke!!
     
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  7. JPenn

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    What's stopping you from using a good primer, a few rollers, and then a spray coat of fresh white from a HVLP sprayer or similar? I've been thinking about this and if all you're doing is tidying up the box, it shouldn't be insanely expensive. The hardest part I'm running into is finding someone with a warehouse bay for rent for a week that will fit my trailer. Though I suppose I could make a sort of enclosure with plastic sheeting, like they do when painting bridges.
     
  8. 281ric

    281ric Road Train Member

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    kinda off subject but I hate seeing graffiti on vans & trucks, I think the offenders should have every finger on both hands broken, then their hands, then their wrist and to make sure they don't forget , then both arms.

    In Calif it was a common site
     
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  9. double yellow

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    Have you considered a vinyl wrap?
     
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  10. koncrete cowboy

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  11. joem61

    joem61 Light Load Member

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    I called my local mom and pop trailer shop and I was quoted 1550. Not sure why everyone else says its so high.
     
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