Cost of a paint job??

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buc4933 · #1 Unread post by **buc4933** » Fri Apr 07, 2006 4:54 pm

I found a 2000 yzf-r6 for sale, but the dealer said it had a custom paint job on it, some changing color paint. If I end up getting this bike how much would it cost me to get it repainted, nothing special just like blue or black. Thanks.

Wizzard · #2 Unread post by **Wizzard** » Fri Apr 07, 2006 5:28 pm

Welcome to the forums .
What's wrong with custom paint ?
Regards, Wizzard

Mintbread · #3 Unread post by **Mintbread** » Fri Apr 07, 2006 5:49 pm

"Custom paint" often means the bike has been crashed.

Meanie · #4 Unread post by **Meanie** » Sat Apr 08, 2006 2:33 am

Mintbread wrote:"Custom paint" often means the bike has been crashed.

Maybe from a dealer, but in general, I disagree. Many riders love the idea of modifying their ride to their own character, personality, interest, etc. After all the accessories, custom paint jobs are the added difference which separates us from the rest.

buc4933 · #5 Unread post by **buc4933** » Sat Apr 08, 2006 2:39 am

The dealer said that it’s some sparkling purple and then in the light it changes to green. It's my first bike and I really don’t want to be riding a purple Yamaha. So thats why I was wondering about how much it would cost to get it repainted

#6 Unread post by **ZooTech** » Sat Apr 08, 2006 2:52 am

buc4933 wrote:So thats why I was wondering about how much it would cost to get it repainted

A lot. Take it from someone who has had parts painted before. Besides, that color-change paint is hella expensive. Someone dropped some serious coin to get that sprayed, likely after a crash. If you don't like the color, keep shopping.

buc4933 · #7 Unread post by **buc4933** » Sat Apr 08, 2006 2:55 am

Thanks, thats what I'm most likely going to end up doing

Mintbread · Sat Apr 08, 2006 12:12 pm

Meanie wrote: Maybe from a dealer, but in general, I disagree. Many riders love the idea of modifying their ride to their own character, personality, interest, etc. After all the accessories, custom paint jobs are the added difference which separates us from the rest.

We are talking about an R6 here.

MattL · #9 Unread post by **MattL** » Sat Apr 08, 2006 4:47 pm

I'm just going to be the first one here to ask: Is this you're first bike? The R6 is not a good beginner bike.

Wizzard · #10 Unread post by **Wizzard** » Sun Apr 09, 2006 3:13 pm

It's called Harlequin Paint and it runs $300 USD a pint .
Only an idiot would paint over that .
That of course is merely my opinion .
However , I am unanimous in that .................

Regards, Da Wizz