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Old Apr 1, 2015 | 02:07 PM
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What should it cost to paint and clear coat a super glide gas tank. I only asked for black no special color? I did the prep work.
 
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Old Apr 1, 2015 | 04:47 PM
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What do you mean by "I did the prep work."? What type/brand of epoxy sealer/primer did you use?
 
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Old Apr 1, 2015 | 04:59 PM
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Any reputable painter will not put his paint over anything that he hasn't prepped. I built a custom fattire in '04 and learned this lesson first hand.

Do you want a "factory" paint job or a "wow" paint job. That's what will determine the price.
 
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My father in law is a well known high end body man. He prepped the tank. He got throat cancer they say from spraying/smoking so he no longer sprays. I called a body shop and they want 300. to one coat paint and clear my tank. I have a friend that does WOW style airbrushing. Waiting for him to call me back.
 

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I manage a body shop, and I'd say $300 sounds pretty reasonable. We've done a few tanks and usually charge somewhere around there.
 
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