Hey guys, I was wondering what it would cost for Maaco to do a small bit of bady owrk on my car and then paint it. I don't want any fancy stuff just a basic paintjob since I won't have much mullah after paying off tickets. I am looking to spend at MOST 400$, is it possible to get a paintjob that will look decent for 6 montsh (at which point I'll prolly spend around 1K on paintjob) for that price?

My car is currently made of 3 differnt colored panels and people make fun of it

-Max

 

You should be able to get it done for that if they're having their "Half-Price Madness" sale. I got mine which was the top of the line, and some body work for like 650.

 

I would consider getting some spray paint and making it one color, and with the money you save, put it towards your paint job. Figure you will have 1300 to spend rather than 1000 in 6 mos.

John

 

It'll cost you a LOT more later on to get body work done if they have to fix Maaco's crap.

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Maaco sux. Your best bet would be to save for a decent paint job, The guy i bought my old Camaro from had it painted there before i bought it and there was paint on the windows, inside on the steering wheel, the carpet, and all my locks were painted over. Again, i had them fix the fender on my Grand prix, and they gave me the car back without the inner fender skirt, and a handful of screws they dident put back in. i might as well have done it myself! Now i have another Camaro and ill never go back to Maaco again!

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Thanks for the advice, yeah I decided I'll just spray the car myslef and save for a good painjob. Would a egular primer sold at Strauss hold up for the 6 or so months before I get it painted?

 

just by some gray spray paint primer, it'll hold.

 

rule #1 Maaco can paint ok...
rule #2 Maaco can't do body work for S*it.. just a lil experience talkin.....

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yes, MAACO can do a good job, IF you do all the body work and tape up hard to tape things. and his was to 200 job, yep, I am goona get my camaro done there but I will do all the body work myself and mask up everything i can but still have it legal to drive.

 

yes, MAACO can do a good job, IF you do all the body work and tape up hard to tape things. and his was to 200 job, yep, I am goona get my camaro done there but I will do all the body work myself and mask up everything i can but still have it legal to drive.

 

has a 414 dollar macco paint job and after 2 years its still shiny and lookin good.

 

Yeah the paint INSIDE my camaro still looks shiny to.. good job maaco...

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305 TPI
Stage 2 hypertech chip
160 degree thermostat
Custom ram air w/K&N's
air foil
shift kit
aluminum driveshaft
posi
VST gas ryder gas shocks
3" flowmasters
Vortex cherry bomb high flow muffler

 

Most folks are right on about maaco. If YOU do the body work and tape most everything off {and remove all items that can be} then just let maaco paint it, you will be good to go. The cannot do body work or prep work, but they know how to spray on paint. Just take that advice and you will be good!

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I got my car at macco, they fixed the dents perfectly, and didnt use any bondo or anything. the paint still shines perfectly too. I would go to your local macco and check out the other cars that come out of there. remember they are all independly owened and quality varies by shop. Dont just take "macco sucks", investigate it.

 

U should take the money buy some can primer.Than with the rest of the money go buy a small compressor and a cheaper spray gun and pratice painting.Than u can spray it your self .U can do a sweet paint job with a grand.

 

I'm assuming he already came to some conclusion on what to do three years ago.

 

Rattle can it. (just not anywhere near my car)

 

Has anyone with a Maaco paint job had thier door jams done too? If so, did they do a good job?

 

how is their base coat clear coat job.....
everywhere i went to wants 4,000 to 5,000 to paint my car sheesh i want a decent paint job...

 

lmao, woops. I guess thats my fault, even tho im not sure how because i know i wasnt searching for anything about paint..being my cars been painted :/

 

it's all good