Need help on choosing new paint color... - Honda Prelude Forum

L-U-R-C-H · 09-09-2002, 02:30 PM

Okay guys right now I have a faded red Honda Prelude. I was thinking about a new paintjob but really don't want to get red because of the fading. One color that I was thinking about getting was that Lightning Blue color. Do any of you guys have that? I think that is the right name anyway. I thought I seen a couple on ebay one time and I thought they were really cool lookin. Also, can someone give me an estimate of how much it would cost to fully paint my car a new color?

I was also maybe wanting a silver type of color but who knows...

brendon2k · 09-09-2002, 02:34 PM

A good fully dont paint job with color change I would say run 3,000 and up depending how nice of a job you want done. Have you taken your car in to get detailed? You might be suprised how much they can bring back the original color of the car.

L-U-R-C-H · 09-09-2002, 02:36 PM

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Originally posted by brendon2k
A good fully dont paint job with color change I would say run 3,000 and up depending how nice of a job you want done. Have you taken your car in to get detailed? You might be suprised how much they can bring back the original color of the car.

Well I just don't want it fading again later down the line.

U.K VTEC · 09-09-2002, 02:38 PM

Get it cleaned up, sell it, buy a color you want - simple!

L-U-R-C-H · 09-09-2002, 02:39 PM

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Originally posted by U.K VTEC
Get it cleaned up, sell it, buy a color you want - simple!

Probably not.

Forbidden · 09-09-2002, 02:40 PM

UK: I thought you were gonna tell him to get it paint Fresco Blue

L-U-R-C-H · 09-09-2002, 02:42 PM

Please don't bother posting anything if it doesn't have anything to do with helping me out.

U.K VTEC · 09-09-2002, 02:43 PM

I would never suggest such a thing, paint it day-glo pink before Fresco.

brendon2k · 09-09-2002, 02:45 PM

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Originally posted by L-U-R-C-H

Well I just don't want it fading again later down the line.

thats why you get it detailed everyonce and a while. if you take good care of the paint and wax it enought if should fade nearly as fast. usally paint getting in bad shape is due to neglect.

NOSprelude · 09-09-2002, 05:35 PM

I had mine painted ebp....the cost of the paint with the clear coat was like $682....and a friend of mine that owns a shop painted it for $400...now this is a really good price...considering most shops will charge around $2000 for just a decent job.

hardcore · 09-09-2002, 05:57 PM

Well my friend with a 92 Si Prelude, that has all the flash is painted Lexus IS300 Saphire (A Royal Blue with a purple pearl) or it can be matched up at 1994 Subaru Pearl Blue, now that's a sweet looking blue.