 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 10, 2009 - 10:44 PM
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I'm thinking about getting a paint job for my 6th gen, since I'm trying to sell it right now and it seems nobody wants to buy a car that isn't all one color. I'm thinking about taking it to miracle, their cheapest paint job is $600, so I'm hoping it's a little better quality than maaco. but I might still get a maaco job because I'm trying not to break the bank. mine needs plenty of body work though, and I don't have the patience for sanding... I sanded my hood to primer it, and spent over 6 hours just on the hood!
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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 Smaay fvck Maaco. i paid for the highest possible paint ... Aug 5, 2009 - 1:07 PM
PR0PH37 QUOTE (Smaay @ Aug 5, 2009 - 1:07 PM... Aug 9, 2009 - 1:12 PM 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 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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