MAACO?!, Is it really that bad? Options

[gnetik]

I've read the horror stories of maaco, and I'm just wondering of what level paint job or service the maaco victims requested. I'm planning on getting my car painted there in the near future. I tend to buy their premium deal which includes prep work, choice of paint, an extra layer of high gloss and uv ray protectant coat, and a 5 year warranty for a total of little over 1,000 dollars. The problem though, is that if you do the prep work yourself, you are not eligible for that 5 year warranty..... that's weird in my opinion. But all in all, it sounds like a good deal hopefully. What do you guys think? I'd like to also hear from people who actually had the premium paint job at maaco.

[WannabeGT4]

Maaco is a franchise. Not all of them are bad (although most are). Remember that it's not the same painter working at all the maacos. Ask for pics of their work or references from other people. the "high gloss" and "uv protectant" sound like a rip off. Just have them spray extra coats of clear.

This post has been edited by WannabeGT4: Oct 27, 2004 - 9:28 PM