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 Jan 20, 2006 - 6:35 PM
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Enthusiast  Joined Jan 18, '06 Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%)  |
have u guyz heard bout Maaco? is it all worth it for a paint job? they say its only 250..
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Jan 20, 2006 - 6:40 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Aug 17, '03 From Bloomington, Indiana Currently Offline Reputation: 62 (98%) |
before any of the following statements make you think twice about this site.... Maaco isn't a smart option.
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Jan 20, 2006 - 7:58 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Oct 12, '05 From Texas Currently Offline Reputation: 59 (100%) |
Maaco = bad
...save the money and go for a good paint job... it will look really cheap and dull...and will end up looking worse than your stock job right as it is....it will look like you spent 250 on it...the kind of paint job you want is going to be A LOT more than that... ~snap -------------------- Past: V6 Swapped 6G Celica, E46 BMW M3, Jeep Wrangler TJ
Current: 850rwhp C6 Corvette Grandsport, Gen1 6.2L Ford Raptor |
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Jan 20, 2006 - 8:03 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jun 12, '05 From Box Springs, GA Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Never got a paint job befo' but i'd have to agree w/ snapshot.
I have a friend who was "fixing up" an '03 eclipse to sell. He got Maaco to paint it charcoal grey. It looked and felt cheap (no gloss). They ALSO didn't do a good masking job. There was overspray on the taillights and a little on the window. ~bob This post has been edited by Alchemist_57: Jan 20, 2006 - 8:04 PM --------------------  |
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Jan 20, 2006 - 10:40 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined May 22, '03 From NOVA Currently Offline Reputation: 16 (100%) |
i did maaco.....
it wasn't too bad i had a few issues that pissed me off big time..but for the majority its wat you pay is what you get... NEVER GO TO MAACO SAVE YOUR MONEY GET REAL DECENT PAINT JOB |
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Jan 20, 2006 - 11:51 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Oct 3, '02 From Va Team 6gc Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
I'm going to be honost, Macco's are all independently owned so it all depends on the one you go to and the quality of supplies they use. And if u have them prep expect the worst thing ever. Do all your prep work yourself take out all your lights that u possibly can then go for it. I happend to find a great one and my paint is great no runs no fading no orange peel.
--------------------  All I have in this world is my Balls and my Word and I'm not breaking em for no one,- Tony Montana Team 6gc 2005 |
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Jan 21, 2006 - 1:14 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Aug 31, '02 From Philadelphia, PA Currently Offline Reputation: 8 (100%) |
they should change their slogan to .... " OH NOOOO, YOU GOT MACCO? "
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Jan 21, 2006 - 1:35 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Aug 31, '02 From Virginia Currently Offline Reputation: 4 (100%) |
Yeah, the Maaco in my city is pretty much in the ghetto, so go figure
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Jan 21, 2006 - 2:08 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Dec 22, '05 From STL Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
save your money and stay away from maaco
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still need a manifold, fuel pump, greddy e-manage, and oil lines / water lines |
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Jan 21, 2006 - 2:47 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Nov 30, '05 From British Columbia, Canada Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
roughly how much a good job go for?
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Jan 21, 2006 - 10:03 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 3, '05 From Hollywood, FL Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
I was quoted $1200 from 3 different places.
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Jan 21, 2006 - 12:53 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jun 1, '03 From WV Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%) |
QUOTE(bloodrain @ Jan 21, 2006 - 10:03 AM) [snapback]381833[/snapback] I was quoted $1200 from 3 different places. $1200 is for a respray. If you want to change colors, you're going to haff to pay more. My dad owns a body shop and I've worked in it my intire life. If you want a color change to look right, it takes a ton of work. We did some restores and custom work. Prices get real high when you want more. But the thing is, it's easier on the painter to do little things. Cause you can get them done faster, and it doesn't cost as much in matterials. You make more money not doing restores and allover paint jobs, plus it's not nearly as hard. -------------------- Live Free, Be Happy
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Jan 21, 2006 - 1:27 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Oct 12, '05 From Texas Currently Offline Reputation: 59 (100%) |
it really depends...
good job with body work....tend to be around 1500k-4k....these babies are not cheap...  ...one bud factor is how much "extra" body work you have done...btw, it is all worth it... ~snap -------------------- Past: V6 Swapped 6G Celica, E46 BMW M3, Jeep Wrangler TJ
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Jan 21, 2006 - 5:35 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Mar 19, '04 From Scottsdale, Az Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%) |
The bottom line is your preparation. Sand the little nooks and crannies that are hard to get to(they wont). Remove emblems, moldings. Mask off critical parts yourself, if you have rims, put your stock ones on(so you dont get overspray on their). Dissassemble your own car. Remove your headlights, tailights, mirrors, license plate bracket. Even if you drive it there, get there early and start removing parts. Get their top of the line paint job with the clear coat.
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Jan 21, 2006 - 5:37 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Oct 3, '02 From Va Team 6gc Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
yup i went early, and removed rear lights and such, tape up your trimming your self and get a clean edge with razor they cover windows but suck at trim.
-------------------- All I have in this world is my Balls and my Word and I'm not breaking em for no one,- Tony Montana Team 6gc 2005 |
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Jan 24, 2006 - 7:57 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Nov 25, '05 From los angeles Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
QUOTE(Drocay @ Jan 21, 2006 - 5:37 PM) [snapback]381991[/snapback] yup i went early, and removed rear lights and such, tape up your trimming your self and get a clean edge with razor they cover windows but suck at trim. the red celica in your profile is the one that macco did? how much did it run u, what paackage did you get? |
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Jan 24, 2006 - 8:23 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Aug 20, '03 From Kansas City Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
QUOTE(Drocay @ Jan 20, 2006 - 10:51 PM) [snapback]381729[/snapback] I'm going to be honost, Macco's are all independently owned so it all depends on the one you go to and the quality of supplies they use. And if u have them prep expect the worst thing ever. Do all your prep work yourself take out all your lights that u possibly can then go for it. I happend to find a great one and my paint is great no runs no fading no orange peel. I agree. I got a Maaco paint job, and it turned out good. I'm lucky as well to have a good one in town. Profile for pics. They did the body kit. --------------------  |
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