Azure gray metallic tri-coat cost is insane!!!

[Trigganometry]

If the paint wasn’t paper thin I could see an upcharge for a more robust job. Not like the old days anymore

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[Whiplash]

My 2021 Rapid Red metallic tinted clear coat + Black appearance Pkg added $1,485 to the sticker price...
It was on the lot , I would have never bought a red truck , but some how that color combo was appealing to my eye, I have grown to actually really like it, especially in low light when the red almost looks ruby , alot like the red color used on the F250...

 

[Todd Chapin]

The flake in the Ford tri-coats is worth it. This is my second White Platinum Metallic Ford and I'd gladly pay for the Metallic tri-coat again.

I have same tricolored white platinum metalic paint, but it was $495 extra in 2019 not $995...

 

[D Fresh]

I have same tricolored white platinum metalic paint, but it was $495 extra in 2019 not $995...

Yeah, on my 2020 I think it was the same.

Probably some supply chain issue or something.

 

[Blmpkn]

Gouging and supply and demand are two very different things.

 

[got3fords]

I wonder what the price difference would be if you went to an auto paint supply place and compared the price of a standard color to the price of the upcharged paint. The flake I assume adds cost, right? There are different quality paints as well.

 

[subquark]

Tesla's Red is $2000.
just saying.

Elon Musty can stick it.

Ford Race Red, baby!!!

 

[Dgc333]

Harley charges for any color but black. Prices vary by the color. A limited production adds thousands to the cost.

And Jeep charges extra for any color but white.

 

[Jbrubakerjr]

My 2021 Rapid Red metallic tinted clear coat + Black appearance Pkg added $1,485 to the sticker price...
It was on the lot , I would have never bought a red truck , but some how that color combo was appealing to my eye, I have grown to actually really like it, especially in low light when the red almost looks ruby , alot like the red color used on the F250...

My Favorite color, wish it was still offered!

 

[Motorpsychology]

Wait till you see the "Market Value Adjustment" dealer add-on price. Just a warning, don't be drinking anything when you see it.

My dealer would never do that. All vehicles are at MSRP.

• Plus $1995 power running boards
• $1495 power tonneau cover
• $550 ceramic coat
• $295 metallic lettering inserts
• $949 3M paint protectant
• $229 2 extra cargo hooks
• $2495 Ford 8yr/100,000mi bumper-to-bumper warranty
• $149 invoicing & document fee

 

[peterson1604]

Just got done talking to my dealer on a mock build. The upcharge for the new azure gray metallic tri-coat is $995!! I fully expected an upcharge. But that is crazy!!!

Actually that is very cheap for a tri coat if you understand the process of what it takes to paint it. It's a complete extra step in the painting process hence the name tri. That being said if you ever get in an accident the collision shop is going to have a bitch of a time blending to match that color. It can be done but it takes a painter with some serious knowledge and experience to do so. On a positive side insurance companies pay more for labor on a tri-coat paint job.

 

[Busman]

Porsche will paint your car any color for $13K. Also if you want your ostrich skin interior you can talk to them and they will see what they can do. But will cost you

 

[peterson1604]

I wonder what the price difference would be if you went to an auto paint supply place and compared the price of a standard color to the price of the upcharged paint. The flake I assume adds cost, right? There are different quality paints as well.

The paint cost difference is a small part of it, it's the labor that adds the cost.

 

[Theslim_spaydee]

The beautiful part about a certain paint costing extra is you can pick a different color and it magically becomes not an issue anymore.

 

[D Fresh]

Actually that is very cheap for a tri coat if you understand the process of what it takes to paint it. It's a complete extra step in the painting process hence the name tri. That being said if you ever get in an accident the collision shop is going to have a bitch of a time blending to match that color. It can be done but it takes a painter with some serious knowledge and experience to do so. On a positive side insurance companies pay more for labor on a tri-coat paint job.

I had to have some body work done on my WPM.

I was worried about them matching it up.

At the time of the estimate my guy said he wasn't worried about it, and neither should I. He was right. Granted my shop has some very skilled folks working in it. But I don't think any reputable shop would have a problem with it.

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