 Paint Job, Maaco vs Self Paint |
 Aug 5, 2009 - 9:34 AM
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 Enthusiast  Joined Mar 26, '09 From Minnesota Currently Offline Reputation: 5 (100%)  |
So I need a paint job because my car is looking like a rainbow. I heard Maaco offers $250 paint jobs. I went to a local car shop and to mix the paint it would be $215 for 2 quarts of paint and everything I need. My question is for the price/quality what would I be better of doing? I have access to paint tools and a buddy that can help me paint as well. I have no experience with Maaco or painting in general, so any info or suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks.
This post has been edited by Nartanian: Aug 5, 2009 - 9:35 AM -------------------- "God created turbo lag to give V8's a chance"
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Aug 5, 2009 - 1:07 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Dec 8, '03 From Lancaster CA Currently Offline Reputation: 6 (100%) |
fvck Maaco. i paid for the highest possible paint job on my Supra and they did a very bad job. they didnt even take off the bumpers and spray them seperatly.
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Aug 9, 2009 - 1:12 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined May 29, '09 From Burlington, NC Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
QUOTE (Smaay @ Aug 5, 2009 - 1:07 PM)  fvck Maaco. i paid for the highest possible paint job on my Supra and they did a very bad job. they didnt even take off the bumpers and spray them seperatly. You see, not all of them are like that. I know for a fact the dudes at the MAACO where I live are good and take pride in their work. I see them take off bumpers and doors and hoods all the time and they guarantee the job for 5 years. like I said above you just have to do your homework. Not all of them are good. The truth is that if you really want a top of the line job why are you going to paint your car for $2,000 at some fast quckiestop.-------------------- wow . teespring.com/savethemanual
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Nartanian Paint Job Aug 5, 2009 - 9:34 AM
2bcelica QUOTE (Nartanian @ Aug 5, 2009 - 2:3... Aug 5, 2009 - 10:02 AM Ruroniarc I've never used Maaco, but I've heard horr... Aug 5, 2009 - 10:03 AM Nartanian I know, but I don't have that extra bit of mon... Aug 5, 2009 - 10:05 AM terbear4god4life Maaco will do a good job IF you prep everything. Aug 5, 2009 - 11:04 AM chucho The issue w/ Maaco is its national company and the... Aug 5, 2009 - 11:28 AM 95CelicaST Do the prep work and remove the bumpers, lights, t... Aug 5, 2009 - 11:30 AM Nartanian Ok, I think I'll just prep myself and have the... Aug 5, 2009 - 11:49 AM daazndood I had maaco paint my motorcycle and they did an am... Aug 5, 2009 - 3:03 PM Galcobar Give it a couple years -- the prior owner of my ca... Aug 6, 2009 - 5:45 PM PR0PH37 The MAACO in my area is amazing...if you pay for i... Aug 9, 2009 - 1:07 PM BonzaiCelica i got my car painted at 1 day paint, also another ... Aug 9, 2009 - 5:42 PM 97toyotacelicagt QUOTE (Nartanian @ Aug 5, 2009 - 10... Aug 9, 2009 - 9:48 PM Nartanian Yea I had change of plans. I'm gonna try to ta... Aug 9, 2009 - 10:09 PM supershannon77 Had mine done at two different maacos and i was ve... Aug 10, 2009 - 8:12 PM
Nartanian Thanks, the reason I changed my mind is because I ... Aug 10, 2009 - 9:06 PM 6strngs I'm thinking about getting a paint job for my ... Aug 10, 2009 - 10:44 PM Celiracer18 I plan on doing my next paint job on my own, consi... Aug 13, 2009 - 5:10 AM 6strngs I just went yesterday to get an estimate at miracl... Aug 13, 2009 - 10:04 AM Nartanian Wow... a full grand... That's quiet a bit. Aug 13, 2009 - 10:06 AM 6strngs QUOTE (Nartanian @ Aug 13, 2009 - 8... Aug 13, 2009 - 10:12 AM |
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