Who paints boats reasonably priced in so cal ???

« **on:** August 10, 2009, 04:23:58 PM »

I would like to have my mini day painted this winter , anybody know of a reputable painter , I dont want anything too fancy. also i have a 12je berkley , will it be necessary to remove , since i have heard they are epoxied in , or can some one paint around it . Thanks

« **Reply #1 on:** August 27, 2009, 02:22:17 PM »

let me know, maybe we can get a 2 for discount.....

« **Reply #2 on:** August 27, 2009, 02:55:27 PM »

mine is getting done next week. i will let you know how it turns out.

« **Reply #3 on:** August 27, 2009, 03:11:30 PM »

who are you having paint it?

« **Reply #4 on:** August 27, 2009, 03:17:59 PM »

a friend that owns a body shop, hardley charging me. going all white with a bunch of clear. cheap

« **Reply #5 on:** August 27, 2009, 03:53:44 PM »

ok..... well i guess you arent promoting him $:-\$

I am going to use someone down in San Diego. (figured I would stick with the no descript/vague answer too)

« **Reply #6 on:** August 27, 2009, 04:00:43 PM »

Quote from: burn504 on August 27, 2009, 03:53:44 PM

ok..... well i guess you arent promoting him $:-\$

I am going to use someone down in San Diego. (figured I would stick with the no descript/vague answer too)

Who are you going to use?

« **Reply #7 on:** August 27, 2009, 04:47:04 PM »

it is my buddy named alex. first boat he is painting. i will wait to reccomend until after i see it.

« **Reply #8 on:** August 27, 2009, 04:56:33 PM »

not sure about price but i believe kelly was one of the original pin stripers and painters for rogers custom boats.

« **Reply #9 on:** August 27, 2009, 06:24:56 PM »

Quote from: pw_Tony on August 27, 2009, 04:00:43 PM

Who are you going to use?

I havent commit to anyone yet.

I found these guys cause i want my tower powdercoated and going to make it removable and then found out they do bodywork, painting, metal work... etc

http://www.hardkoremetalfinishing.com/about_us.html

So thats the plan as of right now. And my custom aluminum tanks are being delivered tomorrow. Boat is coming along nicely.

Forgot to mention. Main reason i like these guys so far is they do all their work in house. I find a lot of these shops contract out their work and even send them across the border. Thats a no go for me

« **Reply #10 on:** September 07, 2009, 02:20:23 PM »

well let me know how they come out .... Going to parker this weekend and tearing down the boat the following....

« **Reply #11 on:** September 07, 2009, 02:24:42 PM »

Quote from: Rogers Hopeful on August 27, 2009, 04:56:33 PM

not sure about price but i believe kelly was one of the original pin stripers and painters for rogers custom boats.

thats funny

i used to work there when i was 16 (dated their neice) i think tom just pin stripes now and mitch does the painting, by the way they are NOT CHEAP...........
some of the best painting i ever saw came out of that shop

« **Reply #12 on:** March 04, 2010, 11:36:32 PM »

west marine has some good brush on marine paint a large roller and go forit, adding flames is easy after the paint dries add some lighter fluid and stike a match, then put it out quickely, i will paint your boat in this manner for 50 dollars lol, it will be a custom paint job andpeople will ask you lots of questions about it,

« **Reply #13 on:** March 06, 2010, 08:56:50 AM »

I've been having this argument with my brother all week. He just bought an older CP that needs some glass/stringer work, and then the whole top half needs to be re-gelled. My argument is this, you need to be very careful how much money you invest in an older hull. I can understand restoration projects, especially ones with sentimental value (old family boat or something). But when I see folks investing 4-5k in new stringers, glass work, and custom paint in a 1970-1980 something jet hull, It brings me back to the boat I totally re-did and was shocked how little it was worth when it was done.

If I had put the money towards a new hull, I would have had a 20-30k NEW boat, instead, I ended up with 20k in a $7k boat, and even that was a tough sell. My brother is looking at 1500-2000 work into a 80 something CP. Because of the name, it would probably sell for 3-4k as is. The trailer, pump, mill, are in great shape. He's re-doing everything else (carpet, gauges, steering, wiring, hardware,). If he sold the hull, and put the money he was going to pay towards a new hull, he'd be into a custom, all gel, 2010 new boat that are HIS colors and graphics for only a few thou more. Instead, he will wind up with an 80 something boat that has been repainted. (any boat that has been repainted is never the same an an original all gel boat)

I'm not saying that no boat is worth re-doing, all I'm saying is that these things tend to be a can of worms and most of the time, you end up spending WAY more than you intended, and $ adds up real quick. Ask anyone that has taken on a project like this and they will all tell you the same thing. I know it happened to me, and when I was done adding receipts I about fell over.

If you are hell bent on re-painting a boat, use somebody that knows boats and works with glass. Automotive style paint will not hold up like gel and end up cracking and chipping. If anybody needs it, I get a really good price at Genesis Boats for gel/glass work and they do an outstanding job. Hit me up and I'll get you in with Joel. Just my .02....... RD

« **Reply #14 on:** March 06, 2010, 09:05:33 AM »

Quote from: River Dad on March 06, 2010, 08:56:50 AM

I've been having this argument with my brother all week. He just bought an older CP that needs some glass/stringer work, and then the whole top half needs to be re-gelled. My argument is this, you need to be very careful how much money you invest in an older hull. I can understand restoration projects, especially ones with sentimental value (old family boat or something). But when I see folks investing 4-5k in new stringers, glass work, and custom paint in a 1970-1980 something jet hull, It brings me back to the boat I totally re-did and was shocked how little it was worth when it was done.

If I had put the money towards a new hull, I would have had a 20-30k NEW boat, instead, I ended up with 20k in a $7k boat, and even that was a tough sell. My brother is looking at 1500-2000 work into a 80 something CP. Because of the name, it would probably sell for 3-4k as is. The trailer, pump, mill, are in great shape. He's re-doing everything else (carpet, gauges, steering, wiring, hardware,). If he sold the hull, and put the money he was going to pay towards a new hull, he'd be into a custom, all gel, 2010 new boat that are HIS colors and graphics for only a few thou more. Instead, he will wind up with an 80 something boat that has been repainted. (any boat that has been repainted is never the same an an original all gel boat)

I'm not saying that no boat is worth re-doing, all I'm saying is that these things tend to be a can of worms and most of the time, you end up spending WAY more than you intended, and $ adds up real quick. Ask anyone that has taken on a project like this and they will all tell you the same thing. I know it happened to me, and when I was done adding receipts I about fell over.

If you are hell bent on re-painting a boat, use somebody that knows boats and works with glass. Automotive style paint will not hold up like gel and end up cracking and chipping. If anybody needs it, I get a really good price at Genesis Boats for gel/glass work and they do an outstanding job. Hit me up and I'll get you in with Joel. Just my .02....... RD

funny you say that jason...i got a really nice turn key boat from skip, and just adding my touch to it has cost thousands of dollars...there is alot of truth to what you are saying...and yes the boat has become somewhat setimental to me, but that is my downfall i fall in love with these things too easy then have a hard time selling them

« **Reply #15 on:** March 06, 2010, 09:58:01 PM »

We've all done it before.. It's crazy how quick the bill can add up.....

« **Reply #16 on:** March 21, 2010, 04:44:06 PM »

Hel yes you can go broke on an older boat chekout gone green on nor-cal

I should have named it green gone but its almost done and i allways wanted a cp

« **Reply #17 on:** April 05, 2010, 05:10:45 AM »

Had mine done in Victorville, for around $3500 there are 4 colors used and of course the gel coat, if you want to see in dept pics ill email them to you, I thought they did a rather good job...Not much for cost analysis though so you guys tell me if that was a good deal

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