Maaco Paint

shank0668 · 01-01-2010, 10:36 PM

Anyone have a car painted by Maaco for cheap? Satisfied? Price?

Sevn86 · 01-01-2010, 10:42 PM

Im wondering this also..i see their commericals all the time just dont know how good their quality is...

Captain Awesome · 01-01-2010, 10:43 PM

You'll get what you pay for.

*CamaroSpike23* · 01-01-2010, 10:48 PM

I've seen a few paint jobs here in town and while the friend's only spent ~$500-1000.00 for the work, most of them were fading within a year or two.

but they were all done at the same shop here in town which is known for lacking of quality.

shank0668 · 01-01-2010, 10:48 PM

So basically spray paint lol.

Zieke · 01-01-2010, 11:07 PM

the best way to describe is its a paint job to get you by for just a bit until you can get a real, high quality paint job.
thought about for about 3 sec for my 78 camaro. then snapped back to reality.
i'll never suggest it. unless the vehicle is just a point A to B kind of thing.

*CamaroSpike23* · 01-01-2010, 11:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shank0668

So basically spray paint lol.

they can do really great work, but often times, if doing a full body paint (as in painting the whole car) they will only put down a coat or two of paint and a coat or two of clearcoat. but it is def a get what you pay for type thing.

I had them quote me to paint my 94Z

outside paint only, (no engine bay or interior) was going to be $800 with minimal prep.

to paint the entire car inside and out was going to run me $1700 and I'd have to pull the engine before I brought the car to them.

now, a very good friend of mine who lives in Kansas and paints for a living, has quoted me at $4800 for full bodywork (got a few dimples), prep and full inside, outside and underneath paint.

and I plan on having him do it. if I dont primer the car myself completely and call it a day.

Here's a few shots of his 95Z28 with an LS1 front conversion w/front gfx. painted by him. he's a bit of a perfectionist, but it pays off.

chevyss · 01-01-2010, 11:15 PM

If it's something you want to dump really quick then it would be ok. I'd never have them do anything that I want to drive and keep.

shank0668 · 01-01-2010, 11:16 PM

It would be a 97 wrangler. Gonna do all body work. Not gonna do maaco, just wondering, wonder how much a pretty nice job would run. After my brother finishes emt and gets job he wants an 07ish diesel ram and the jeep would be a fun car eventually getting a vortec v8

Zabo · 01-01-2010, 11:46 PM

I'd 2nd Zieke on this one. They aren't the best though there are worse out there. It's pretty much a budget job after a rebuild or something like that. IMO, primer the whole thing and have them put down a layer of light gray. Clear it three times and then leave it until you have the cash to do as Spike said.

I'd do it with a 3rd gen just because A) it'd fit my budget and B) it wouldn't look out of the ordinary on a 3rd gen rebuild with a high rise cowl induction hood.

Zieke · 01-02-2010, 12:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shank0668

... just wondering, wonder how much a pretty nice job would run. ...

well i got a guy who lives near my place back home to give me a quote.
hes a professional. been doing restorations, and paint jobs forever.

to do all of the body work, taking off the original paint, and preping for the new paint himself. plus ordering a few panels/ and or repairing some, such as the front of my car.
It would be around 10 grand.
the quality he promised was that of a show car. seen a few he has and they are amazing.

the color was also a custom golden like copper i showed him. which added to the price.

but in the end. its how good you want it that will determine the price.

SScattergunSS · 01-02-2010, 12:06 AM

Actuallly I did have Macco paint a car once. I did most all the sanding myself, and the areas that I did held up the best. Then I was out of hurt for some time and didn't (couldn't) take care of it properly. Overall, you do get what you pay for, but I wouldn't dismiss 'em out of hand either. Having said that, there's no way in hell they're touching my Camaro...for ANYTHING!!!

Rogue Leader · 01-02-2010, 08:55 AM

Ive had them do my first car ever like 12 years ago.

Good enough for a nice daily driver or something.... but if you have a NICE car that you need a body work or repaint done... go elsewhere.

Mr_Draco · 01-02-2010, 09:13 AM

I had them paint my 3rd gen back when I had it. I would not let them do it again. They don't sand the car down, they just acid etch the car to get the paint to adhere. The paint lasted 2 years before it started to chip and peel off. It was a complete waste of money and is only good if you are selling the car immediately afterwards.

01-01-2010, 10:36 PM	#1
shank0668 Drives: '14 LML/'06 LJ/'76 Trans Am Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 8,438 View My Garage	Maaco Paint Anyone have a car painted by Maaco for cheap? Satisfied? Price?

01-01-2010, 11:07 PM	#6
Zieke Camaro Deprived Drives: 78 Camaro, 00 Tahoe, 10 Cobalt Join Date: May 2008 Location: Kaneohe, HI Posts: 580 View My Garage	the best way to describe is its a paint job to get you by for just a bit until you can get a real, high quality paint job. thought about for about 3 sec for my 78 camaro. then snapped back to reality. i'll never suggest it. unless the vehicle is just a point A to B kind of thing. __________________ My posts are of my opinion most of the time. I am young and inexperienced. Please don't hate on me for it. Joined Active Navy: 10-28-08

01-02-2010, 12:06 AM	#12
SScattergunSS ~ Love or Lust ~ Drives: R6P 1SS/RS BLK/L99 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: With My CynAgain Posts: 25,198	Actuallly I did have Macco paint a car once. I did most all the sanding myself, and the areas that I did held up the best. Then I was out of hurt for some time and didn't (couldn't) take care of it properly. Overall, you do get what you pay for, but I wouldn't dismiss 'em out of hand either. Having said that, there's no way in hell they're touching my Camaro...for ANYTHING!!! __________________ ~ Then conquer we must, when our cause it is just, And this be our motto, "In God is our trust." And the Star Spangled Banner in triumph shall wave O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave ~ Francis Scott Key ~

01-02-2010, 08:55 AM	#13
Rogue Leader Iatefiberglassinsulation Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS M6 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Long Island Posts: 3,601 View My Garage	Ive had them do my first car ever like 12 years ago. Good enough for a nice daily driver or something.... but if you have a NICE car that you need a body work or repaint done... go elsewhere. __________________ 2010 Chevrolet Camaro SS - was daily driver, now toy 2020 Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio - Daily Driver 2017 Mercedes Benz GLE 350 - Wifes Car 2008 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD LT 6.0 - Tow Vehicle 1991 Alfa Romeo 164S - Project Car 1994 Volkswagen Golf - Race Car "Like" my race team on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/farfrumwinnin

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Captain Awesome Account Suspended Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: New York Posts: 3,746	You'll get what you pay for.

01-01-2010, 10:48 PM	#5
shank0668 Drives: '14 LML/'06 LJ/'76 Trans Am Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 8,438 View My Garage	So basically spray paint lol.

01-01-2010, 11:15 PM	#8
chevyss SS/RS Drives: 2010 SS/RS IOM w/blk stripes A6 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Eastern Washington Posts: 816 View My Garage	If it's something you want to dump really quick then it would be ok. I'd never have them do anything that I want to drive and keep.

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shank0668 Drives: '14 LML/'06 LJ/'76 Trans Am Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 8,438 View My Garage	It would be a 97 wrangler. Gonna do all body work. Not gonna do maaco, just wondering, wonder how much a pretty nice job would run. After my brother finishes emt and gets job he wants an 07ish diesel ram and the jeep would be a fun car eventually getting a vortec v8

01-01-2010, 11:46 PM	#10
Zabo Gunning for Sixth Drives: '03 ZR2 Blazer Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Woodhaven, Michigan Posts: 9,358 View My Garage	I'd 2nd Zieke on this one. They aren't the best though there are worse out there. It's pretty much a budget job after a rebuild or something like that. IMO, primer the whole thing and have them put down a layer of light gray. Clear it three times and then leave it until you have the cash to do as Spike said. I'd do it with a 3rd gen just because A) it'd fit my budget and B) it wouldn't look out of the ordinary on a 3rd gen rebuild with a high rise cowl induction hood.

01-02-2010, 09:13 AM	#14
Mr_Draco Drives: 2SS/RS Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Western North Carolina Posts: 7,414	I had them paint my 3rd gen back when I had it. I would not let them do it again. They don't sand the car down, they just acid etch the car to get the paint to adhere. The paint lasted 2 years before it started to chip and peel off. It was a complete waste of money and is only good if you are selling the car immediately afterwards.