bus painting

[PSmith]

Wondering if Navarros Paint shop in Algodones MX is still painting buses and if they are still competitive?  Anyone on the board used Navarro's recently or know of an alternative.

Of course I'm trying to get the bus painted as reasonably as I can.  I know a few years ago a few bus folks liked their work and price.

Phil

[Utahclaimjumper]

I understand that things have changed,, the old prices were around 4K, you could live in the coach during the prep stages, and pay when satisfied.. Now the prices are around 6k and up,, you can't stay in it,.,and all the money up front.>>>Dan

[luvrbus]

I have a friend here paid him 8 grand up front for 3 colors and it is a crappy job and Navarros told him tough he wasn't going to do anything about it  

Check with Fleet Painting in Phoenix they do a good job at a reasonable price, Premier Coach in El Mirage does excellent work at a good prices they do Arrow Stage Line bus painting

good luck

[uemjg]

Here in Houston (and I'm sure other cities) there are vehicle wrap businesses that have estimated that to do a wrap of a bus would cost around 2-3k if you have your own artwork.

Much better price and if you get tired of the scheme you can just peel it off...they say it can last several years and if you get some nice artwork it can look like a "custom" paint job.

[zubzub]

there must be more than one paint shop south of the border, and there must be someone who wants the business.  I have seen plenty of well painted buses in MX so I know it can done.  I would never pay before the job was done....I've had paint shops mess up way too much for me give them money in advance.
oh BTW aren't we supposed to BUY AMERICAN.  'round here you might get flack for that, not from me though, everyone needs the work as far as i'm concerned.

[bobofthenorth]

They were painting RVs on the beach at Puerto Peñasco a couple winters ago when we were there with Mel & Billie.  I don't know jack **it about painting vehicles but there was a guy there with another Bruce conversion who claimed to own a bodyshop in BC.  He seemed to think they were doing a pretty decent job.

[PSmith]

Actually, my curiosity of MX was only that, just curiosity. I'd have a lot of anxiousness about taking the bus to MX.

The bus is at a friend of mine's place in Apache Junction and I'm headed down there as we type. Going to drive the bus from his place over to a shop in Chandler for and eyes-on estimate from Arizona Truck and Coach ( might be close on the name) .   

Clifford: Got an estimate from Barry at Fleet Painting - Looks reasonable so far. 

PS-.  On the MX thing.-- It's HARD to only 'Buy American' -  But I'm trying !

[eaglespirit]

A&M Graphics in Mesa is very good with vehicle wraps 602 252 3214. Tell Andrew Jim from Tucson sent you & he will give you a good price. I know they do good work.

Jim

[Melbo]

When we were back at Puerto Peñasco I had some parts of the bus touched up by them. They came out pretty good.

I don't remember what I spent but it was cheap enough and they had just finished doing another truck conversion so I had something to look at to see what to expect.

Melbo

[wg4t50]

Can highly recommend Xtreme paint & graphics if your looking for a first class high end paint job, this is not for the cheap & tachy type.
They are one of the Prevost accepted shops for body mods, repair and paint plus their ability seems to be unlimited, not cheap, but very above average. Had mine done there and very pleased.
      www.xtremegraphics.net

[luvrbus]

Mike Wilson was the go to guy for custom painting on Prevost and high end coaches his work was AAA IMO I heard he sold out to some Marathon and Country Coach Prevost painters

good luck

[pipopak]

Here in Houston (and I'm sure other cities) there are vehicle wrap businesses that have estimated that to do a wrap of a bus would cost around 2-3k if you have your own artwork.

Much better price and if you get tired of the scheme you can just peel it off...they say it can last several years and if you get some nice artwork it can look like a "custom" paint job.

Also you can run the wrap over the windows for added privacy. Looks solid from the outside but see-through from inside.

[AndyG]

When you are getting quotes for paint jobs ask the painters about the materials they intend to use.  Quality paint can be very expensive and it makes a big difference on how long it will last.  I restore antique tractors.  I can go to the farm store (TSC) and get a gallon of IH red for $35.00.  A gallon of quality automotive/fleet paint will cost more then 10 times more.  The TSC paint will be chalky and pint in a year or so.  My old IH has had PPG Delstar on it for over 15 years and the paint is still in very good shape.  BTW this tractor is not a trailer queen.  It has spent time outside and I use it whenever I can think of an excuse to.  Ask you painter about the products he will use and do some research. 

[luvrbus]

Yep the price of good paint is serious in price lol I bought a qt of ChromaFlair without asking the price first it almost gave me the big one 

good luck

[rip]

I have been talking to Mike Wilson to repaint my bus and yes he is still in business.They apparently have a new owner,but it appears Mike is still in charge.If I can't find a painter around the Phoenix area I will have Mike paint it.
  Don