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how much should a new paintjob cost?

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Old 08-29-2006, 10:48 PM
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my car needs a new paintjob i want a clear coat.....and i would probably be able to do the body work....but give me ur estimates for with and without body work....thanks.

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Old 08-29-2006, 10:50 PM
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900 bucks for signature paint job at maco a buddy of mine got his 87 cutlas painted thier it turned out nice
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Old 08-29-2006, 10:54 PM
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$4000 for a good base clear
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But you're taking a big risk with Maaco... if you're one of the lucky ones, then it will at least look good for 2 years before flaking or peeling. If you're one of the unlucky ones then it will look like crap from the beginning. Of course, they have a warranty...but they will only paint over the section that flakes and not the entire car...and there are no guarantees that the color will be a perfect match (hardly ever is.)

I guess it's good for a daily driver. But if you want it to look really nice I wouldn't waste my money at Maaco.
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Old 08-29-2006, 10:57 PM
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haha we dont have a macco where i live...i live in a small town... paintjobs are probably cheaper here
but i doubt they are very good....my dad did the last one on it....the green color that u see in my pic
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Old 08-29-2006, 11:00 PM
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Forget Maaco. "You get what you pay for" applies to painting your car. Look to spend about $3000-5000 for a quality paint job.
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Old 08-29-2006, 11:03 PM
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alrighty then....i got some saving to do
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Old 08-29-2006, 11:49 PM
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Whats wrong with the current paint job?
It looks fine in the pic.

Maybe some wetsanding and buffing would help?
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Old 08-29-2006, 11:52 PM
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its gotta lot of chips and small scratches.......not noticeable unless ur upclose....
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Old 08-30-2006, 12:02 AM
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same here. I figure that since it's my dd and it's 21 years old, i don't need to spend more money on paint than i payed for the actual car (not yet anyway )
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