When your goal is to get the best paint job on your pickup truck, there are a few important items to be aware of. You’ll need:
– some idea of what type of design you want your auto body professional to model
– to know how to select the best shop for your needs
– an idea of the costs involved
How to select the best auto body shop
The best pickup paint jobs are done in the right environment. Make sure your auto body professional will clean your truck, then sand it and finally prime it properly. The best shops have invested in climate controlled painting booths that are well-lit and keep dust to a minimum.
Your body shop should offer warranties on their work. Warranties depend on the type of job, the type of paint used, and the exact shop you choose to work with. Ask specific questions about what’s covered and what’s not covered. Warranties can often range from 6 months to 5 years. Lifetime warranties are available as well.
A simple way to judge your potential shop is to look at the pickups on their lot. How does the quality look to you? Ask them what type of paint job each truck is receiving.
Before you hire your shop, check with the Better Business Bureau to see if complaints have been filed against them. Keep in mind that even the best auto body shops can experience unreasonable complaints. See how they dealt with those complaints. If you see the shop was more “in the right” than the complaining party, then let that slide.
Pickup truck paint jobs have a large range of costs, depending on what type of job is being completed. Costs can range from $300 to $20,000. Your shop will talk you through what your budget will allow.
How to get ideas for your next pickup paint job
– Look at the latest truck magazines.
– Attend the next truck show in your area.
– Go to the next cruise night that’s happening locally. Not only can you get ideas but you can ask who did the paint job on the trucks you like best.
– Take a look at online sites, such as Pinterest.
– Check out pictures from old car shows. Old trends come back into style every now and again.
– Go to a swap meet. Talk to the truck owners there about which shop they like to use.
