Yamaha TRX850 Enthusiasts Forum

Hi

Anyone here has a rough idea of the cost for a full paint job on TRX fairings? Lets say a basic black on front fairing, tank, rear seat unit, front mudguard, rear hugger, perhaps a few touch ups here or there, average number of colour and lacquer layers and done by some decent workshop.

A rough idea in GBP would be handy along with some good addresses in South East England would be smashing!

Thanks
A

Define SE England? Where are you?

As an idea, when I had mine painted, Dream Machine wanted £800 and I got it done for less nthan half that (mate's rates). If I was you, I'd be budgeting for £4 - 500

The most difficult part is the prep - and that's what costs money

phuk72 wrote:Define SE England? Where are you?

As an idea, when I had mine painted, Dream Machine wanted £800 and I got it done for less nthan half that (mate's rates). If I was you, I'd be budgeting for £4 - 500

The most difficult part is the prep - and that's what costs money

Am in London but don't mind travelling a bit. Thanks for the advice, I'll be allright doing the sanding down and prep myself, especially if that's the most expensive part.

Thanks
A

Had mine done by a paint shop in Birmingham, they did a brilliant job. Whole job including hugger was £350 name was MCPS based in Kings Heath

drix wrote:

phuk72 wrote:Define SE England? Where are you?

As an idea, when I had mine painted, Dream Machine wanted £800 and I got it done for less nthan half that (mate's rates). If I was you, I'd be budgeting for £4 - 500

The most difficult part is the prep - and that's what costs money

Am in London but don't mind travelling a bit. Thanks for the advice, I'll be allright doing the sanding down and prep myself, especially if that's the most expensive part.

Thanks
A

Problem is, most paint shops will not let you do it. The issue being that if your prep is not up to scratch, it will make the finish look crap (which you will invariably blame the paint shop for!)

SDN wrote:Had mine done by a paint shop in Birmingham, they did a brilliant job. Whole job including hugger was £350 name was MCPS based in Kings Heath

Very good price indeed, did it include the prep?

phuk72 wrote:

drix wrote:

phuk72 wrote:Define SE England? Where are you?

As an idea, when I had mine painted, Dream Machine wanted £800 and I got it done for less nthan half that (mate's rates). If I was you, I'd be budgeting for £4 - 500

The most difficult part is the prep - and that's what costs money

Am in London but don't mind travelling a bit. Thanks for the advice, I'll be allright doing the sanding down and prep myself, especially if that's the most expensive part.

Thanks
A

Problem is, most paint shops will not let you do it. The issue being that if your prep is not up to scratch, it will make the finish look crap (which you will invariably blame the paint shop for!)

The cheaper yo go the less good it'll look for sure!

That was all in I took the parts off but the guy said he would have preferred me just leaving the bike, he also repaired some cracks and damage on the tail. Was a very good job.