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Old Feb 15, 2009 | 04:14 PM
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average cost (paint)

hey guys ive been painting for over 3 years for a company and i was just a worker. well now im going to start painting stuff for freinds and people around here. what is the average cost of labor and a whole paint job on a bike? i ask $20 a hour that bad?
Old Feb 15, 2009 | 04:18 PM
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Re: average cost (paint)

every state differs,but around here i charge 500 to 600 depending on the color
Old Feb 15, 2009 | 04:25 PM
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I paint at a shop charge 20 bucks an hour on side jobs...for bikes 500 for one color little more for two tone and what not with no body work I hate body work so leave that up to my buddy to charge what he wants I just love to paint!!!
Old Feb 15, 2009 | 04:27 PM
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yea that is what i was thinkin 20 a hour is good not much work if there isnt any body work. just a sand down and prep
Old Feb 15, 2009 | 05:12 PM
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Cheap for just prep and spray, which shouldn't take too long... Look what shops charge hourly for the same thing....
Old Feb 15, 2009 | 05:26 PM
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We charge 42 to 46 dollars an hour for paint and body at the shop
Old Feb 15, 2009 | 07:49 PM
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i charge from $500 -$1000 per bike. min of $500. after materials and labor. $500 is dirt cheap.
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