[vealzx3]

Anybody have an idea of what a good base/clear job would cost. Just a ball park figure. I don't want to alter the cars colour, just a recoat...

[Raine]

For 3 coats base, 4 coats clear I was quoted $2000 if I remove all the trim myself. That's from a reputable shop, proper oven to bake the car, down draught sprayer, whole bit.. you can get it cheaper if you don't mind dirt under the paint :P

I'm geting mine done next month. I'll see how the shop does it and I'll let you know if it's worth taking it to them

[ANTHONYD]

399 at maaco!

[microbunny]

ANTHONYD,Apr 8 2005, 08:55 AM Wrote:399 at maaco!
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:lol: :lol:

what was that about dirt under the paint?

:lol: :lol:

you'd be better off getting 100 spray cans and doing it in your garage, don't even block, it'll still beat maaco :lol: :lol:

:lol:

really...maaco.... :lol:

[paseo]

uh o stay away from macco

[paolo]

say NO to Maaco. my dad had to unfortunately take one of our cars there a few yrs back for a paint job, my dad EVEN did some prep-work to the car, and gave the maaco guys some painting gear to help them, the paint job still turned out shitty. dam them.

[NOS2Go4Me]

Maaco is an example of a business that survives without any clear reason to. Lack of skills, materials, and customer satisfaction... yet they manage. I don't know how, personally.

I'll be getting a quote for my car after the wedding for a complete respray with clearcoat... this latest episode is driving me bonkers and I just want to start from scratch(free) :D

[ANTHONYD]

I was kidding about Maaco.

I wouldn't bring a car there if it were the last place on earth!

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NOS2Go4Me,Apr 8 2005, 09:41 AM Wrote:Maaco is an example of a business that survives without any clear reason to.
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They have a catchy jingle :P

If anyone needs any further evidence to convince them not to get a car painted at Maaco, check out www.maacosucks.us.

[vealzx3]

I ain't doin Maaco, that wasn't even considered. Just that a friend asked a friend and he said he would do it for $1800 firm. I just don't know if that's quality price. The cars he was working on when I met him looked pretty good though?. Or how much does a blend jobby cost?. Is it recommended, or will it look like crap?. The reason is that some arsehole last labour day keyed my back fender and my hood has quite a few rock chips. The rest of the car is fine B)

[Raine]

I would prefer to strip and repaint... sandblast it, fill any imperfections, grind any signs of rust and start from scratch... a repaint's never gonna be perfect, but it'll be better than flaky stock paint

[crazikev]

free if you bring it to my work and put it through the paint system without anybody knowing

[Raine]

crazikev,Apr 10 2005, 12:17 AM Wrote:free if you bring it to my work and put it through the paint system without anybody knowing
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Is that feasible?

[crazikev]

not really, and it will be painted John Deere green too!
but i have heard stories of people putting things through the paint system, works out ptetty good