How much does repainting a commercial truck cost?

If you are looking to repaint your commercial vehicles, you may be wondering what the cost of painting a truck is. While there is not a one-size-fits-all answer to this question, there are some general guidelines about what you can expect to pay.

How Much Does Painting a Truck Cost?

Answering this question is tricky, as many factors come into play when considering the cost of truck painting. For example, using high-quality paint will be more expensive than low-quality paint.

The cost of commercial truck painting is also dependent on the size of the truck, the paint color used, the decision to hire a professional or not, and the list goes on. A smaller truck will cost less than a larger one. If the truck requires intensive prep work, it will cost more. Higher quality, professional applications will cost more than DIY ones.

Some types of paint require more than one coat of paint, or for the coats to be applied in certain orders. The cheapest, most basic paint jobs for your truck will cost at least $500. However, a standard paint service will be at least double, with the average cost being $1,000.

Hiring a professional, high-quality paint shop will cost you at least $2,000. Painting large commercial vehicles are time-consuming and expensive. For a full paint job on a semi, you will be looking at spending at least $6,000

Factors that Affect the Paint Job Costs

Repainting a full semi is expensive. It takes a lot of time to prepare and prime a semi for repainting. The factors that may increase the expense of getting your semi fleet repainted include:

• Body Repair Work

If parts of the semi are severely damaged or corroded, they will need to be repaired. This will not only impact the amount of time it takes to repaint the truck but will also increase the cost.

• Extra Parts that Need Repainted

Semis have many small parts that will need to be painted. These parts must be parted individually, which takes more time, therefore adding to the cost.

• Removal of Parts

Many parts need to be removed from the truck before it can be repainted. If the fasteners holding these on the need to be repainted, they will need to be removed with special tools. This takes even more time to do.

There are some parts you may be able to remove on your own beforehand to save money. Check with your body shop first before doing so. These parts include exhaust stacks, mirrors, lights, fenders, and more.

• Specialized Coating and Paint Costs

Repainting a semi requires a lot of paint and close attention to detail with color matching. In addition, semi-trucks are put through many extreme conditions, meaning that the paint used must be extremely durable. They need to be coated with high-quality paint that can withstand extreme conditions.

Certain areas are even more susceptible to wear. These high-impact areas need to be coated with special polyurea coatings to make the paint job last longer and look better for longer.

How Long Does a Professional Paint Job Last?

A professional paint job on a car should last anywhere from 10 to 15 years. However, this requires proper maintenance of the vehicle and of the paint. This number may change based on its exposure to harsh weather conditions, such as the sun, rain, and more.

In addition, higher quality paints will last longer than cheaper auto body paints.

Can I Just Repaint My Truck Myself?

In theory, yes, you could just repaint your commercial vehicles. However, hiring it out is better and will ensure the paint not only looks nice but provides the proper protection.

In addition, repainting a truck is extremely time-consuming. Improper preparation will greatly impact the end result. With expensive equipment, such as your commercial vehicles, it often makes more sense to work with a professional rather than doing it yourself.

In Summary

Getting any vehicle repainted is expensive, especially commercial vehicles such as semi-trucks. In order to get a job well done, it will cost a few thousand dollars to get the result you want. Commercial vehicle repainting is a time-consuming process that can make your commercial fleet look brand new. 

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