Factory Honda Paint?
Thread Starter
Registered!!
iTrader: (2)
Joined: Apr 2002
Posts: 1,142
Likes: 0
From: D-TOWN MI
Rep Power: 303 
Factory Honda Paint? Has anyone bought paint Direct From Honda? I am going to get a quart or two pretty soon to do my kit and I was just wondering how much I have to get out of the bank for it. Let me know. Thanks alot
~nick~
~nick~
Registered!!
Joined: Apr 2003
Posts: 681
Likes: 0
From: easley SC
Rep Power: 0 why not just go to a paint shop and get it mixed? Theres a paint code in your door that will give them the formula for a perfect match. Just make sure to get a good quality paint, ppg or dupont chromabase. Dupont chromabase is a perfect match, check out my kit in member rides. Thats what I used.
Originally posted by TunedNCivic
why not just go to a paint shop and get it mixed? Theres a paint code in your door that will give them the formula for a perfect match. Just make sure to get a good quality paint, ppg or dupont chromabase. Dupont chromabase is a perfect match, check out my kit in member rides. Thats what I used.
why not just go to a paint shop and get it mixed? Theres a paint code in your door that will give them the formula for a perfect match. Just make sure to get a good quality paint, ppg or dupont chromabase. Dupont chromabase is a perfect match, check out my kit in member rides. Thats what I used.
Registered!!
Joined: Apr 2003
Posts: 681
Likes: 0
From: easley SC
Rep Power: 0 Basecoat is $50 /quart. I used Duponts off brand of clearcoat. Its called Nason and is a good clear. It runs about $20/quart. Those prices include the reducer for the base and the catalyst for the clear. Takes about 2 quarts of base and clear so will run you about $140. Will be more around $200-$250 if you get it from dealership.
Registered!!
iTrader: (7)
Joined: Dec 2001
Posts: 528
Likes: 0
From: North York, Ontario, Canada
Rep Power: 0 When it comes to paint, I STRONGLY suggest that you get it done at a professional paint shop. Most home-mechanics don't have the equipment or facilities to do a decent job. To do it right, you'd need a 100% dust-free environment, and an oven to lo-bake the paint.
I have a buddy at work that can hook me up with a paint job pretty cheap. He's offering to re-paint my front fascia, hood, fenders and rear bumpers for $800CDN, taxes in. I've seen the guy's work and it looks as good, if not better than, stock. The colour matches 100%. Given the cost of paint, the labor, etc, it's proably worth paying the extra few hundred bucks and getting it done professionally!
I have a buddy at work that can hook me up with a paint job pretty cheap. He's offering to re-paint my front fascia, hood, fenders and rear bumpers for $800CDN, taxes in. I've seen the guy's work and it looks as good, if not better than, stock. The colour matches 100%. Given the cost of paint, the labor, etc, it's proably worth paying the extra few hundred bucks and getting it done professionally!
Thread Starter
Registered!!
iTrader: (2)
Joined: Apr 2002
Posts: 1,142
Likes: 0
From: D-TOWN MI
Rep Power: 303 Yeah, I have an auto body guy who's doing my stuff for free 
I just have to buy the paint and other items needed. All professional stuff, spray booth, bake oven ect. ect.
~nick~
I just have to buy the paint and other items needed. All professional stuff, spray booth, bake oven ect. ect. ~nick~
Thread
Thread Starter
Honda Civic Forum
Replies
Last Post
CarStuff
Safety/Security Items - SRS, Keys, Immobilizer, airbags, ABS
6
Dec 6, 2020 12:52 PM
usajags84
6th Generation Civic 1996 - 2000
15
Aug 19, 2015 03:12 AM
jessicakaybby
Mechanical Problems/Vehicle Issues and Fix-it Forum
5
Apr 20, 2015 12:11 PM
Bartkat
Mechanical Problems/Vehicle Issues and Fix-it Forum
20
Feb 19, 2002 01:29 PM
