Maaco good for painting SC?
08-20-09, 09:45 PM
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08-21-09, 05:53 PM
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Before anyone takes their car to a shop that is really cheap and/or without any references, this thread should serve as a reminder of all things that could possbily go wrong with bodywork.
http://my350z.com/forum/the-lounge-o...0z-ruined.html
I know it is an extreme example but just beware.
http://my350z.com/forum/the-lounge-o...0z-ruined.html
I know it is an extreme example but just beware.
08-21-09, 11:13 PM
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08-21-09, 11:41 PM
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depends on what your needs are.
alot of people are under the assumption that EVERYONE needs a show quality paintjob to be happy.
if your paint is good and you just want another color. dont even bother...save up and do it right.
if you have a beater drift/track car with 7 different colored panels that you just want to look 'better' not good not great but better. then by all means do the maaco.
alot of people are under the assumption that EVERYONE needs a show quality paintjob to be happy.
if your paint is good and you just want another color. dont even bother...save up and do it right.
if you have a beater drift/track car with 7 different colored panels that you just want to look 'better' not good not great but better. then by all means do the maaco.
08-22-09, 01:24 AM
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prep work is almost everything and not all Macco are the same.
you can have a good painter paint a car but if it wasn't prep right, I'll look ****ty. the paint would still be shinny and glossy but it was a terrible job.....
i know i used to be that prepper
you can have a good painter paint a car but if it wasn't prep right, I'll look ****ty. the paint would still be shinny and glossy but it was a terrible job.....
i know i used to be that prepper
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08-22-09, 01:25 AM
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Guy's I took my s13 to Earl's and it turned out decent!?! but I did tip the guy that shot the car and the guy that did the body work, plus I did the prep work ex: masking and removing anything I could (maybe helped). I strongly advise that you talk to the shop owner ( I did and they shot the sides skirts rears valances off the car > TIP!) and if he's there and express the way you feel about your ride. I also followed somebody's advise and went to a earl's that had a bunch of old guys working there, been painting for years and could do it there sleep.
Here's pictures of my old coupe:
Here's pictures of my old coupe:
08-22-09, 02:22 PM
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Most people dont want to (or are afraid to) do prep work. That's a lot of work.
Orange peel is another story. I still see quality jobs with orange peel (and these weren't cheap paint jobs).
Bottom line
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You dont get quality work for discount prices. Sometimes even full prices leave you with a bad taste.
How much do you care about the car?
08-22-09, 02:56 PM
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I'd like to see the car today. I want to see how much of the paint has/hasn't cracked, chipped or flaked off.
Most people dont want to (or are afraid to) do prep work. That's a lot of work.
Orange peel is another story. I still see quality jobs with orange peel (and these weren't cheap paint jobs).
Bottom line
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You dont get quality work for discount prices. Sometimes even full prices leave you with a bad taste.
How much do you care about the car?
Most people dont want to (or are afraid to) do prep work. That's a lot of work.
Orange peel is another story. I still see quality jobs with orange peel (and these weren't cheap paint jobs).
Bottom line
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You dont get quality work for discount prices. Sometimes even full prices leave you with a bad taste.
How much do you care about the car?
08-22-09, 04:27 PM
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