This is hard to believe!

[ezdays]

3,000 seems a bit to low, and 30,000 seems a bit too high. A decent auto paint job may cost 3000, and cheap auto paint costs about 100 bucks a gallon. At least the street kids are repainting them for free when the paint gets old and tattered

Automobile paint is probably a lot higher in cost because of the finish and durability required. The cost of applying it is high because of all the sanding, masking and even applying a clear coat. I remember the old days when Earl Shibe stated, "I'll paint any car, any color for $39.95". Time have changed, but Maaco will still paint a car for well under $1,000. Looking at a repainted freight car, you can frequently see other heralds and reporting marks underneath the paint, and yes, overspray is also a way of life. Three grand may be on target. They can repaint a jet liner for 30 grand.

Speaking of taggers, did you hear about the one in Los Angeles that's suing a car company? In their TV advertisement, the car goes by a wall that was tagged, and this guy is suing because he wasn't asked or compensated for them using his "artwork" in their ad.