I would like to just paint the top of the car meaning, hood and just a little over the fender and doors, like an inch or two on the doors down from the side windows. Basically like that all around and on top of the car, with black paint.

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There is something you do not understand about paint here. It could be done, but it wouldn't be done as you are thinking.

Are you saying the only FRESH paint on the car will be the black? You do not want whatever other color that the bottom part will be repainted?- if thats what your saying...i don't think thats the best idea especially if you have any chips or damage otherwise.

Also, whatever panel has black sprayed on it will need the ENTIRE panel clear coated. So even though you want only 1-2'' of black on the door, fender, quarter...the entire door, fender, quarter will be recleared.

If you came to our shop and got a full repaint with the bottom color repainted, the top black i would be around $3500-4000+ depending on any existing damage, to remove all glass...etc
Now if you just repaint the black part then in the area of $2000+. Best bet is to go to your local shop and get a quote. $700 is WAY WAY too cheap for anything close to that.

Current: 2001 BMW 330i, steel grey

I know it is what it is but still, it is a little too much.

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