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How much would a full respray cost for an S-Class (W221, 2006+) in general? I'm thinking of white, or possibly black.
Are there different standards/qualities offered by the bodyshops, for instance, "showroom" quality?
Would something like showroom quality be suitable for the road?
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A change of colour is a massive job as the whole car has to be gutted, and you are still left with the wrong colour under the bonnet plus a few other places, I would forget all about it as the car will be devalued.
 
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Cheers for your reply.
I can appreciate where you're coming from, but I'm after something individual (not cheesy or cringe-worthy) and turns heads.
I should point out that cars are my only passion, so I'm not too concerned about depreciation etc!
What about quality bodyshops in the North-West?
 

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Get it wrapped, much cheaper and you can just peel it off if you want to go back to original colour
 

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Get it wrapped, much cheaper and you can just peel it off if you want to go back to original colour

which is what a lad at work has very recently done ....... far cheaper that a respray :cool:
 
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I saw the term "wrapped" on a few sites actually.
What's all that about? Is it a quality finish that you'd expect for such a car/brand?
 

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I would not vinyl wrap, its OK, do a Google search on this and you can see some samples to see if it is for you.

Paint wise get a few estimates, most firms do very good work and a high standard of finish.
 
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Cheers.
Yeah, had a quick gander at the wrapping. Seems like it's ok for artwork or effects (like carbon-fibre), but I'm not sure if it'd be for me.
I've e-mailed a few paintshops, and not expecting a reply at this time of the evening, of course.
 

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When you visit them do ask to see samples of their work. and ask if they are taking off all the handles and trim.
 

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Cheers.
Yeah, had a quick gander at the wrapping. Seems like it's ok for artwork or effects (like carbon-fibre), but I'm not sure if it'd be for me.
I've e-mailed a few paintshops, and not expecting a reply at this time of the evening, of course.

The bodyshop I use wouldn't know what an email is :lol: He's only just progressed to the phone. ;-) but does a good job ...... but he needs a kick up the harris to get him going.
 
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Like I say, I'm not expecting one to be shown at the Geneva Motorshow or whatever, but I do expect a decent level of quality and finish! :-D
 

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A mask and blow----job is a whole different kettle of fish to a strip down and refinish.
Removing trim, handles,etc would be at least 1 or 2 days work.
Masking up instead is not very good.
 

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how about plastidip? Its even cheaper than wrap...very good results too.
 

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I disagree about wraps not being very good...I have seen some full body wraps and they are very good. As with any job, find a reputable outfit and not just the cheapest.

Same goes for painting and as said earlier, if you want a full respray then get it done properly with all trim removed otherwise it will look far worse than a wrap!
 

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I remember painting some box vans with coach paint and a roller,
should I send a quote ? :D:D

They did look very good and the fly that landed on one of the bonnets made an excellent impromptu mascot. :D

Then there was a local man that used to paint them and thinners off the trim before it dried.
A coat of fake rain and into a night auction.
 

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Wraps cost around £1200+, A decent repaint will cost from £1500+, There are guys out there doing same day repaints from around £500+, but to be avoided.
underbonnet painting isn't really an issue these days as many manufacturers don't colour paint in there,
As said, get recommendations before committing to anything.
 

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Take a look at the wheeler dealer episodes, quite a few have required respray and when they do they publish te companies they've used at the end credits.

I've got a few useful details from the credits list
 

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