Everybody wants a real number, and I get it. The honest answer is that the cost to plasti dip a car depends on a handful of things, but I keep my pricing transparent and "from"-based so you always know where you're starting. Below are my 2026 starting prices, plus the upgrades that can move the total, and a quick way to get an exact figure for your ride.
What drives the price
A few factors decide where your quote lands:
- Vehicle size — a Miata takes a lot less material and time than a full-size truck.
- Color family — standard colors are included; Performance, Pearl, and ColorShift carry an upcharge.
- Finish — satin matte is standard; Ultra High Gloss is a premium add-on.
- Panels & extras — wheels, roof, hood, trim, and badges can be added on.
- Prep condition — the cleaner and better-prepped the surface, the smoother the job; rough or contaminated surfaces take more work.
All prices below are starting/"from" prices and vary with your vehicle, color, and prep. They're not a fixed guarantee, the quote builder gives you the exact number.
Why "from" pricing instead of one flat figure? Because no two cars walk in the same. A daily driver with clean, intact factory paint preps quickly and dips beautifully. A vehicle with peeling clear coat, old residue, or lots of fiddly trim, mirrors, door handles, and badges to mask takes more hours of careful prep before a drop of color goes on. I'd rather quote you honestly for your actual car than throw out a lowball number and surprise you later.
2026 plasti dip pricing
| Service | Description | From |
|---|---|---|
| Full vehicle, Small | ATV, Miata | $1,600 |
| Full vehicle, Medium | Mustang, Civic | $1,700 |
| Full vehicle, Large | Charger, crossover | $1,900 |
| Full vehicle, X-Large | SUV, Truck | $2,200 |
| Wheels (set of four) | Or $125 per wheel | $500 |
| Roof or Hood | Each | $400 |
| Trim & grille | Accent pieces | $50 |
| Badges | Per area | $50 |
| Badge shaving | $25 each with a dip | $50 |
| Dip removal | Free with your next dip | Free |
Premium color & finish upcharges
Standard colors with a satin matte finish are included in the base price. Want something that really turns heads? Premium color families and the Ultra High Gloss finish add to the total, scaled by vehicle size:
| Upgrade | What it is | Upcharge |
|---|---|---|
| Performance Series | Richer, tougher color | +$200–$400 |
| Pearl TopCoat | Shimmering pearl depth | +$300–$700 |
| ColorShift | Color that shifts by angle | +$500–$1,050 |
| Ultra High Gloss | Glass-like wet-look shine | +$400 (+$500 X-Large) |
Pearls and color-shifts look especially incredible under Ultra High Gloss, that deep, painted-car shine makes the color pop.
Real-world examples
To put it together, here's how a couple of common builds shake out:
- A Mustang in satin black (medium, standard color) starts around $1,700+.
- A truck in a ColorShift gloss (X-Large, premium color, plus gloss) lands meaningfully higher once the size, color-shift upcharge, and Ultra High Gloss stack up.
Add wheels, a contrasting roof, or chrome delete and the total adjusts accordingly. The point is that you build the package you want, and you only pay for what's on your ride.
A lot of folks start smaller, too. You don't have to dip the whole car on day one. Blacking out the wheels for $500, dipping the roof for a two-tone look, or doing a chrome delete on the trim and badges are popular ways to transform the look for a few hundred dollars instead of a few thousand. You can always come back and do the full vehicle later, and because dip is reversible, there's no permanent commitment if you change your mind.
One more thing worth knowing: dip removal is free with your next dip, so when you're ready to refresh the color or go a totally different direction, you're not paying twice. That's part of what makes dip such a flexible, budget-friendly way to keep your ride looking exactly how you want it.
Want your exact number, not a ballpark? The live quote builder walks you through size, color, finish, and add-ons and gives you a real estimate in minutes. Start by browsing the 172 colors to find your shade.
So, what should you budget?
For a standard full-vehicle dip, plan on the $1,600–$2,200 starting range depending on size, then add for premium colors, gloss, and extra panels. It's a fraction of the cost of paint, and it's reversible. If you're weighing your options, see the dip vs wrap vs paint comparison, or read more about the full vehicle dip service. When you're ready, the quote builder has your number.