Paint Job, Maaco vs Self Paint Options

[Nartanian]

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

[BonzaiCelica]

i got my car painted at 1 day paint, also another well known paint place that has many shops around Souther California.'

i paid $500 for 5 year warranty paint, $250 for new rear bumper, and another $400 to fix the rear quarter panel.

the paint looks pretty good actually i have had it for 1 year n 8 months. The prep work suxs. they didnt cover the big gap in my front bumper and they didnt even sand down my old paint job. i had paint chip off where the rear license plate is and towards the bottom of the car in some spots.

So yes prep the car yourself and you should be satisfied with a $500 paint job.