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Cost of Painting a Car Black
- Painting a car black can cost from $300 to $1,000 for a simple paint job.
- A matte black paint job may cost around $2,500.
- The full price range goes up to $4,500.
Professional vs. DIY Paint Jobs
- Professional paint jobs range from $500 to $5,000.
- DIY paint jobs cost between $50 and $1,000.
Considerations Before Painting a Car Black
- Before painting a car black, consider the benefits and drawbacks.
- Painting a car black can improve the value.
- Coating a smaller car may be cheaper.
- Paint offers a longer lasting finish; wraps enable easier changes.
- A higher-quality paint job costs about the same as a wrap.
- Black cars hold value better and cost more than other colors.
- Poor condition cars require more time and money to prep for painting.
Effects on Cost
- Adding special effects can increase the cost by $10,000.
- Some matte paints are more expensive.
Matte Black Paint
- Matte black paint averages $2,500.
- DIY matte black paint starts around $350.
- Prepping and color-sanding makes painting black difficult.