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Repainting MGC roadster #1
Russkymgb70 Alex P Houston, TX, USA Sign in to contact	Topic Creator (OP) Apr 29, 2024 08:11 PM Joined 3 years ago 9 Posts

I am considering the purchase of a 1969 MGC roadster. Seeking cost estimate to strip exterior & interior of trunk to bare metal. Would appreciate estimates.

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Re: Repainting MGC roadster #2
MG four six eight Bill Jacobson WA, USA Sign in to contact	Apr 29, 2024 11:21 PM Top Contributor Joined 17 years ago 559 Posts

Alex,

Your best bet is to take to several shops in your area and get estimates. There's just to many variables, mainly if it has any rust and costs can vary by region as well.

I can tell you that I'm doing all the work myself with the exception of the final exterior surface spraying and I have about $3-4K ( I gave up adding it up;-) in materials alone. It's crazy how expensive paint materials have gotten.

Bill

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Re: Repainting MGC roadster #3
Russkymgb70 Alex P Houston, TX, USA Sign in to contact	Topic Creator (OP) Apr 30, 2024 06:51 AM Joined 3 years ago 9 Posts

Thanks Bill. Was planning to visit some shops.

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Re: Repainting MGC roadster #4
tdgray Todd Gray Uniontown, OH, USA Sign in to contact 1960 MG MGA "Abigail" 1968 MG MGC GT "Lucy" 1971 BMW 2800CS Coupe 2005 Mercedes-Benz SLK55 AMG	Apr 30, 2024 07:29 AM Top Contributor Joined 12 years ago 993 Posts

You may have better luck down there. A few immutable truths about paint jobs.

Most collision shops won't touch it....

Restoration shops are booked months if not years in advance....

You have to decide what kind of paint job you want. Driver quality, show quality or slap it on and everything in between.

Be prepared for ultimate sticker shock. Buddy of mine say that a general rule of thumb is 4 to 5 times materials cost depending.... just for the paint... not including any body work. 3K worth of material... well you get the idea.

Lastly... do get a recommendation from someone who has had a good experience with a shop....

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Re: Repainting MGC roadster #5
Russkymgb70 Alex P Houston, TX, USA Sign in to contact	Topic Creator (OP) Apr 30, 2024 07:32 AM Joined 3 years ago 9 Posts

Thank you for your comments.

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Re: Repainting MGC roadster #6
Ken Plumstead Smithers, BC, Canada Sign in to contact 1965 MG MGB 1968 MG MGC GT	Apr 30, 2024 11:41 AM Top Contributor Joined 16 years ago 2,271 Posts

Alex,

You can save your self a pile of money if you are able to strip the car down to just the body shell yourself. Even more if you can do some or all of the paint stripping as well.

Pic of my car on the way to the bodyshop:

Ken

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Re: Repainting MGC roadster #7
tdgray Todd Gray Uniontown, OH, USA Sign in to contact 1960 MG MGA "Abigail" 1968 MG MGC GT "Lucy" 1971 BMW 2800CS Coupe 2005 Mercedes-Benz SLK55 AMG	Apr 30, 2024 09:36 PM Top Contributor Joined 12 years ago 993 Posts

That certainly helps Ken… I’ve done that.

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Re: Repainting MGC roadster #8
2ndC Steve N Lee's Summit, Mo, USA Sign in to contact 1966 Triumph TR4A 1969 MG MGC	May 1, 2024 10:02 AM Joined 11 years ago 570 Posts

Alex I have a 1969 C for sale that has a 12 year old restoration at a very fair price. Email me at smnyquist@att.net if you are interested.

Steve Nyquist

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