How can I get a paint job estimate for my Mercury Mountaineer?

I work in a bodyshop and we actually do not do complete paints. As they are not cost effective. If anyone asks for an estimate they start at $1500 and up from there. Painting an entire vehicle is very difficult. You need to pull all mouldings which usually need to be replaced after taking them off. All glass has to come out, door handles, mirrors, any wheel opening mouldings, lock cylinders, name plates need to be removed and replaced. Plus you have to paint door jambs, under the hood, radiator supports. It’s pretty costly.

You could always try a place like Maaco, but I wouldn’t bring my bicycle their for a paint job.

Going with the lowest estimate is not always the best thing to do. They maybe cutting out something you’d want done. For instance if they don’t pull mouldings or handles or glass, you’ll have a paint like around those items that will eventually start to peel and your paint job will not be worth it.

Warranties are only good for defects of the paint. Not peeling if there is a paint line. They will say, that is what you paid for.

I guess the main question is why are you trying to paint your entire vehicle?