Napalm
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So instead of cluttering up my already cluttered build thread with this, figured I'd post this up in a quick thread for opinions as to not make a mistake. I've never had anything painted/powdercoated before, so i'm looking for opinions and thoughts on these three choices. Trying to get the most durable, and long lasting. Trying to get it figured out over the weekend so I can drop them off on Monday! Thanks for yall's help and thanks if you vote in the poll I posted! 
Here's what I found out!
Paint (Est $600-900) - Surprisingly, All the paint & body shops I went to stated that they could not paint the doors. This is because they are mostly only in the business of collision repair. They told me I'd need to find a custom paint shop but that I'd be looking in a ballpark of $600-$700 on the low end for the doors colormatched most likely.
Vinyl Wrap ($600) - I spoke to my Vinyl guy and he stated that it would be a very difficult job. He stated he couldn't wrap the entire door just the outside. He did have a perfect color match and quoted me $600 for all four doors.
Powdercoat ($250)- There is a small powder coating and sandblasting shop just down the road from my house. He's been recommended to me by some in the area. While he can't offer a perfect match, he offered up this one for me as the best that he could do. He said with a clear coat, it would darken it slightly and maybe match a little better. He quoted me $250 for all four inside and out for powdercoat and clear coat. He said it would take about a week.
Here's what I found out!
Paint (Est $600-900) - Surprisingly, All the paint & body shops I went to stated that they could not paint the doors. This is because they are mostly only in the business of collision repair. They told me I'd need to find a custom paint shop but that I'd be looking in a ballpark of $600-$700 on the low end for the doors colormatched most likely.
Vinyl Wrap ($600) - I spoke to my Vinyl guy and he stated that it would be a very difficult job. He stated he couldn't wrap the entire door just the outside. He did have a perfect color match and quoted me $600 for all four doors.
Powdercoat ($250)- There is a small powder coating and sandblasting shop just down the road from my house. He's been recommended to me by some in the area. While he can't offer a perfect match, he offered up this one for me as the best that he could do. He said with a clear coat, it would darken it slightly and maybe match a little better. He quoted me $250 for all four inside and out for powdercoat and clear coat. He said it would take about a week.
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