QX factory paint to match the motors' cost

[Ssmat]

I asked about having the motors painted at the factory to match the boat, and they came back with $7K per engine. I honestly thought it had to be a mistake. A full custom color on the boat is around $7,500.

Even if it were $ 7,000 for both motors, or around $3,500 each, that still feels high compared to what it would cost to have it done afterwards.


Has anyone had this done recently, and is this quote correct?

 

[Jack M]

5 years ago I had it done on a 2020 QCW , it had an Evinrude ( sold it in 2021 due to Evinrude stopped making conventional outboards ) At the time, you could order the motor in a primer if you wanted to have it painted .
My when it arrived my dealer took it to a local body shop and they matched the paint perfectly. Cost was $500

 

[Ssmat]

Thanks! I figured I would disassemble the plastics after it arrives if that is the case, and have it done myself if it's really that price

 

[Pbakk]

I asked about having the motors painted at the factory to match the boat, and they came back with $7K per engine. I honestly thought it had to be a mistake. A full custom color on the boat is around $7,500.

Even if it were $ 7,000 for both motors, or around $3,500 each, that still feels high compared to what it would cost to have it done afterwards.


Has anyone had this done recently, and is this quote correct?

$7,500 per motor is crazy. Unfortunately that sounds like the “we don’t really want to do it and we hope you go away price”.