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Old Oct 20, 2014 | 11:45 PM
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maaco paint job?

Anyone try there 399 paint job or any other services looked at pics looked decent online any feed back be appreciated
Old Oct 21, 2014 | 08:42 AM
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Old Oct 21, 2014 | 08:44 AM
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maaco is ok.. you should just pay for their most expensive step. which is just about 2k lol. there are many shops around the bay that will do a better job and maybe cheaper.
Old Oct 21, 2014 | 09:10 AM
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I put their 399 job (back when I did it it was only like 199) on a VW I built, its not a bad paint job. Pay the extra for the door jambs, prep the crap out of the car yourself first, and pay for the clear coat, it will last 7-10 years.
Old Oct 21, 2014 | 09:38 AM
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I had Sunnyvale Maaco paint my RS. It's decent for what I paid, but I wouldn't take another car there.
Old Oct 21, 2014 | 10:04 AM
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I had Sunnyvale Maaco paint my RS. It's decent for what I paid, but I wouldn't take another car there.
Yeah, I know you have some peeling, but you have to admit... they did a pretty amazing job for a few hundred bucks.
Old Oct 21, 2014 | 10:58 AM
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Originally Posted by Overbear
I put their 399 job (back when I did it it was only like 199) on a VW I built, its not a bad paint job. Pay the extra for the door jambs, prep the crap out of the car yourself first, and pay for the clear coat, it will last 7-10 years.
What he said. I took my Legacy there about 5 years ago. Decent paint job, but thier prep work sucks. Didn't cover up my grill so they painted over my Hellas parts on my windows and headlamp had overspray. If your considering this place, definitely do your own prep work. Here's my Legacy when I had it done.
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Old Oct 21, 2014 | 11:01 AM
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Originally Posted by Prettym1k3
Yeah, I know you have some peeling, but you have to admit... they did a pretty amazing job for a few hundred bucks.
For $1500, I no longer have rust, hail damage or fading paint haha. But, to be fair the peeling ia coming off my side moldings. There are some drips on my trunk.. But nothing horribly noticeable right away.

I did remove just about every part I could to reduce costs and have them do a better job. I also had a bunch of extra parts I wanted painted. I'd like to think it worked out haha
Old Oct 21, 2014 | 12:30 PM
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Originally Posted by waggonstyle
Anyone try there 399 paint job or any other services looked at pics looked decent online any feed back be appreciated
Depends on what you expect and what your definition of good is.

If it were a beater or a track car maybe, but if you're expecting excellent quality, you're going to be disappointed.
Old Oct 21, 2014 | 04:28 PM
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Their not bad if you need to do a section of the car, but for a complete repaint, save and go else where.

I've used them for a complete car job and just hood/fender job and the latter turned out better and lasted longer. Could just be their craftsmenship....
Old Oct 21, 2014 | 04:36 PM
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Depends on what you expect and what your definition of good is.

If it were a beater or a track car maybe, but if you're expecting excellent quality, you're going to be disappointed.
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