A new paint job is a great way to revitalize your vehicle. However, a paint job is also a big project that requires careful planning. To get the most out of your paint job, you need to carefully consider all relevant factors. Here are seven factors to think about regarding your new paint job.

1. The Timeline

Your vehicle is probably going to have to be in the shop for at least a few days or as long as a couple weeks to have a paint job done. You, therefore, want to schedule your paint job properly.

Most of us need our vehicles on a daily basis. Either schedule your paint job for a time when you won't need a vehicle or arrange to rent a vehicle while your vehicle is in the shop.

2. The Price

When you have a paint job done, you need to invest in quality. An inexpensive paint job might cost you down the road when your paint gets scratched and fades more easily down the road.

According to Angie's List, a full paint job should cost about $2,000. However, the highest quality paint jobs for those wishing to raise their vehicle body to auto show standards could rise as high as $7,500.

3. The Color

If you want to really change the look of your vehicle, you might want to consider having it painted a different color. However, one thing to be aware of if you want to change your paint color is that completely changing a vehicle's body color is often more expensive than repainting the body the same color.

Evaluate your options regarding color and decide what's right for you. Remember that if you're growing tired of your vehicle and need a change, having it painted a different color is usually a much less expensive option than purchasing an entirely new vehicle.

4. The Goals of the New Paint Job

Vehicle owners get their car painted for a variety of reasons. If you are simply having repairs done after body damage, the most basic paint job available might be acceptable for you.

However, you want to pay for a higher quality paint job if you're into full auto detailing or you'll be showing your vehicle at auto shows. Consider what your goals are when determining whether various options are appropriate for you and your vehicle.

5. The Added Resale Value

A new paint job can significantly increase the resale value of a vehicle. If a vehicle's body has significant scratches and dents, a new paint job leaves the vehicle looking new again. A newer looking vehicle is worth more as a trade-in or to a prospective used car buyer.

If you are looking to sell your vehicle in the near future, a new paint job gives your vehicle an immediate boost in value and puts more money into your pocket once you sell.

6. The Need to Empty Your Interior

One thing that motorists are often unaware of before they have a paint job done is that painting an auto body requires the interior to be empty. Therefore, you'll have to be ready to empty your vehicle out completely before the shop can prep it for painting.

Not only will you need to empty all your own items out of your vehicle before the paint job, but the auto body shop will also need to remove interior fixtures like the console, dashboard, and seats. Make sure you're ready to clear out your vehicle interior before you have your paint job scheduled.

7. The Prevention of Rust

A lot of vehicle owners get a new paint job because their car is scratched and susceptible to rust. If you're having a vehicle painted that has significant rust damage already, you should have rust treated before the paint is applied.

Have your auto body shop clean off rust as much as possible and apply a primer that inhibits rust growth to make your new paint job as effective as possible against rust development in the future.

Contact us at Cambron Body Shop for more information regarding a new paint job for your car.