Your Maaco results?

Dead_BunnyDead_Bunny Wagonist
in Bodywork & Cosmetic Modifications
Hi everyone. After quite some time it's looking as if I can start doing some -real- work to the wagon.

I was wondering how your Maaco painjobs turned out. Also, if you have any pictures that would be great.

Thanks,

Dead_Bunny

Comments

  • turbo_tegturbo_teg Council Member
    you get what you pay for. they just mask stuff they dont remove a dam thing unless u want to pay more. we had a dump truck painted last year and it was ok for a work truck but i wouldnt let them paint anything i like and wanted to own for a long time.
  • Dead_BunnyDead_Bunny Wagonist
    I plan on doing most of the prep work myself. I agree, you get what you pay for.
    Thanks for the reply btw.
  • 503Wagon503Wagon moderator
    odds are they wont paint over your prep work.
  • mgcookmgcook Band Wagon
    I've seen several civic's with maaco paint jobs that have came out very nice. I would just go to the local shop and ask them if you could see some of their work before you decide.
  • piperottopiperotto Wagonist
    MAACO can suck it!!
    Horrible quality (runs and orange peel) and like 503 said, they wont paint on top of your work. They sand everything after being told not too, only to leave some sanding marks too deep from low grit paper and very visible in paint haha (dont sound bitter do i?)
    p.s. this was my experience with my chevy luv when i had them paint it
  • wagonitowagonito Band Wagon
    i got my hatch done at maaco,not bad.some imperfections that youll proly only see washing the car.i would do it.its pretty good work for the price.
  • TheGmanTheGman Wagonist
    Ya know runs and orange peel in the clear coat just needs to be cut and buffed right?

    0.o
  • deejonazedeejonaze Band Wagon
    i hear they're hit or miss because they're independently owned.
  • H_civic66H_civic66 Senior Wagonist
    I got a quote locally for 1300.00 paint and body work. I wish there was a maaco so I could compare.
  • SiWagonSiWagon Council Member
    What my friend use to do was have them shoot it on thick.
    Then he'd blocksand out all the orange peel & runs.When done it look like a $5,OOO paint job.
  • MY_EEWagonMY_EEWagon Wagonist
    different locations different painters different results.

    i was satisfied with the paint result but very frustrated with the the prep.

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    what happened was, all the repaired parts of the car was primered several times and wetsanded with 400 grits. i specifically told the dude on the invoice dont sand the primered area and i take responsibility of the results after paint. not doing so, the who ever did the sanding used a orbiter sander and went over my car including the repaired area which took off some glaze and cause the imperfections to show a bit. especially my rear 1/4 panel

    for some reason i dont see any primer on my bumpers. after 2 weeks are so, i wanted to paint my bumper and i used painters tape after applying and removing if off my shirt to make it less sticky, it still took paint off my bumper.

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    here is where i got my car back that day and they clearing dont listen to what i ask for. half my bumper molding was painted white in the rear
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    but its maccos, you get what you paid for right? i paid 470 for presidential and integrated clear coat.
  • humorwvphumorwvp Wagonist
    don't do it. just save up and go get a good paint job.
  • joesaiyangjoesaiyang Band Wagon
    It depends. I had a friend who did it and it looked great for a while. But you can't beat the price and it'll definitely keep your car from the harsh elements.
  • gresh125gresh125 Band Wagon
    I think you should go maaco I had my truck done there I got the presidential with doorjams for under 1k
    it was a nice job + warranty.
  • jameskjamesk Wagonist
    There is a MAACO near me that has great reviews. My paint is so old that I can scratch it off with my fingernail with barely any pressure.

    I think a MAACO job would definitely be an improvement over what I got now.
  • Silvertoe88RTSilvertoe88RT Wagonist
    One of my close friends had his car done there, someone in his family owned the shop, he said the top of the line job they do is ok in comparison to a quality shop. his car looked good because it was a shell when he took it in and had the control of prep/paint, I personally had cars painted at earl sheib however its spelt, there quality is even less than maaco.
    Take a tally
    in in for not getting the paint done there.

    save up a little more, get it done right. the result is night and day.
  • DarinDarin Wagonist
    lucky you guys can still get VOC paint.
  • TheGmanTheGman Wagonist
    Darin wrote:
    lucky you guys can still get VOC paint.


    Some states have already banned it, but its still in use in most states.

    Water based paint isn't bad, you just can't be bad.
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