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Old 10-09-2010, 10:41 AM   #1
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Maaco Paint job?

After my paint color turned out to be the wrong color, i don't want to redo it so i think im going to have maaco do it. Anyone use them before around the NJ/NY area? How much they cost for a cheap paint job in glossy black or grey?
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Price including sanding/redo body work.
price including only paint.

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Old 10-09-2010, 11:02 AM   #2
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have you called them to see what their pricing is? without them being able to see your car, they can't give a great quote
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Old 10-09-2010, 11:05 AM   #3
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i would really go check out their shop and see their work before going there. i've been through four maaco's and theres only one in my area that does good quality jobs for a good price. the other ones were garbage. yeah you gotta ask them for a pricing, some overcharge like crazy.
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Old 10-09-2010, 11:21 AM   #4
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i haven't seen anything from maaco come out good. but i live in IL. i think i d rather just pay to have a good shop do it.
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You should go down to maaco and have them look at the car and maybe work out a deal with them. It's best to do all the prep work yourself THEN have maaco do the paint as it usually comes out better when done this way. They are bad at prep work so the paint doesn't stick to we'll.

Not sure if you've got a air compressor but there is a really good write up in the FAQ section on DIY paint job for under $300.

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Old 10-09-2010, 11:26 AM   #6
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maco is cheap for a reason. they do almost no prep and the clear beaks down/paint peels off in about a year or two. I worked for a rental company that used them exclusively. most of the time they only used 2 scotchbrite pads to scuff the whole vehicle for prep.

On the bright side i think it only cost about 300 for the whole paintjob. needless to say there was over spray everywhere and they didn't remove anything.
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Old 10-09-2010, 01:36 PM   #7
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every maaco is different. You're gonna have to try and find reviews or something to find out which to go to.
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Old 10-09-2010, 01:54 PM   #8
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Let me know your findings. I'm considering going to Maaco to get my roof and rear bumper resprayed.
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Old 10-09-2010, 02:58 PM   #9
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maaco does a nice paint job when the paint is factory, also the bodywork should be done cause they suck at that... the one on northern blvd by the queensboro bridge does some nice paint i saw a teggy they just pulled out of the booth look pretty good to me... i suggest you go there in person with the car and see whats whats...GL
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Old 10-09-2010, 03:01 PM   #10
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also one of my friends just had her car painted at a regular shop for 1200 it didnt look that bad in the pics before her bf scratched the paint with a truck... let me know ill get the info on the shop for you...
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Old 10-09-2010, 03:03 PM   #11
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the one in hempstead is pretty good
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I sanded my car down and removed bumpers/lights/moldings. Every maaco is different so I would suggest going to the one your interested in, and ask if you can see a car that was just painted.
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i love maaco. Painted my car for $250. I sanded and removed all the lights and stuff. This is also a california maaco
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Old 10-10-2010, 10:45 PM   #14
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good,i like the red one... very clean
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i love maaco. Painted my car for $250. I sanded and removed all the lights and stuff. This is also a california maaco
hmm did they use their paint aswell?
im thinking of going to maaco with my body worrk and stuff removed and my own paint i dont want that enamel shiii
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Nope that is the enamel shiii
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lmao wow hmm im still thinking about getting my own paint since i gotta fix my bros fender hmmm so after sand down and body work it was only 250? primer paint and clear? or single stage?
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max,just pay for body work its to much work and to much time
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Its only single stage no primer or clear
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Apparently there's a Maaco in NoVA where people know painters and they're rumored to do a good job, might take my car there.

They vary enormously.
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Apparently there's a Maaco in NoVA where people know painters and they're rumored to do a good job, might take my car there.

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yes there is! if u need some info, call me brah =P

after everything, i STILL might be going there :-D
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My car was painted at maaco and I didnt really know about it before buying the car... Now that ive had a few "fender benders," its really evident. On both of my bumpers the paint is flaking off, and the paint underneath is still polished and shiny. NO prep work done at all.

My advice is to do your own prep work. Even if you pay maaco to do it, theyre going to half ass it. Do your own prep, and have them spray and clear it.
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maco is cheap for a reason. they do almost no prep and the clear beaks down/paint peels off in about a year or two. I worked for a rental company that used them exclusively. most of the time they only used 2 scotchbrite pads to scuff the whole vehicle for prep.

On the bright side i think it only cost about 300 for the whole paintjob. needless to say there was over spray everywhere and they didn't remove anything.

You need to prep it yourself if you go to maaco otherwise they dont care. What he said is true if it makes it to a year. Just remember you want cheap you get a cheap look.
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i get my car back from maaco today, i will post pics/reviews whatever for this thread
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if u want a decent cheap paint job. maaco is the place. pretty cheap on prices and they do have good quality paint. as for the preps, every maaco has different preps, some good that know what theyre doing and some bad that just dont give a damn and just want the car out of the way. i used to be a sander at maaco in palmdale before they closed down. or u can go to 1 day paint which is about the same except they carry cheaper paint. i also use to work there til the painter was running his mouth and had to take flight on him. got fired, but at least beat his ass. anyways, any other shop does the same work but just more expensive. i also do bodywork and paint for cheap. hit me up if u need a paint job. peace. im in palmdale
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oceanside MAACO, 300 dollars later.



my camera phone really sucks, but the paint is is a grey/green color with silver pearl. it looks like straight grey in the pics, but in person it looks awesome...

i couldnt find anything wrong with it, and this was before they wetsand/buffed so im pretty damn happy with maaco of oceanside right now..

and most the prep work was done by me except they fixed on fender that i didnt have enough supplys to fix.. (side skirts are not on in this pic )
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