Wow! That looks nice. I think the newer models have painted side mirrors, right?
Thank you. From what research I did the huge price difference ($1750 vs $4000+) is that of disassembly. Maaco does some disassembly, but masks more. The higher price is the other way around. Some guys want total disassembly. However, I couldn't justify the cost. Its a car, I like it, but its not an idol to worship -at least it shouldn't be.$1750 to change the color on the car is a great price. I've always heard that if you were willing to pay, maaco does a decent job. (as apposed to their $500 special)
If they can do a color change for that much, you have to start to wonder why most shops in my area want $4000+ to paint my car red again.
Painting a car in my area is such a nightmare, i just avoid it. Everyone is into insurance work around here, so paint jobs are just fillers, so if they get busy with insurance work, they make you wait and there is nothing you can do. Many shops will just straight up tell you no.
Congrats on good paint job at a fair price.
Thank you. I had to stick with them. I like how they date the car honestly.Looks Great! You got a good price too! I love the Tribar's as well.
FYI - they told me that if I did the prep work then they could not give me the warranty. If you decide to try the prep work, check with the shop first.Thanks for the heads up. I know maaco gets mixed reviews but they'll be getting my business. Just nice to mark one off The list. Will have to check Louisville and cincy when the time comes.
I don't need a color change. No door jambs, no under hood, no trunk. I'll do all the disassembly. I won't prep it at all (I suck). Single stage OEM color, I'd hope to be in it under $1,500
Yes, agreed. My first thought was to check fuses. I have not had the time yet. A friend mentioned that maybe I outta stay out of it so that Maaco cannot claim that I messed it up trying to fix it. I don't know either way.Regarding the electrics.. I presume you checked all the fuses? It's always the first place to start. Just went through this yesterday troubleshooting a problem with my cruise control. It was just a fuse, but one that kept blowing because of a short somewhere else.
Good luck, I hope it's something easy.
Yeah I wont do the prep work, I hate it. No worries there. But my only real concern, and maybe I'm just out of luck, buy I DONT want anyone driving my car. And it's really not negotiable. So that's what keeps be from a place like Maaco. I could never allow someone to have the keys to my car with me not around. Too likely to be taken for a hell ride and I'd be sued when they killed themselves. I'd like to have the bay done though so I guess pulling the driveline wouldn't be a silly idea anyways.FYI - they told me that if I did the prep work then they could not give me the warranty. If you decide to try the prep work, check with the shop first.
I hear you on no one driving your car. However, I think the only way to totally eliminate that is by doing all the work yourself. The next best thing, which I thought of AFTER the fact, is by installing a performance chip (or Moates) and setting it to valet (i.e., 20mph max). I have a chip sitting right in my living room, but I have not installed it yet.Yeah I wont do the prep work, I hate it. No worries there. But my only real concern, and maybe I'm just out of luck, buy I DONT want anyone driving my car. And it's really not negotiable. So that's what keeps be from a place like Maaco. I could never allow someone to have the keys to my car with me not around. Too likely to be taken for a hell ride and I'd be sued when they killed themselves. I'd like to have the bay done though so I guess pulling the driveline wouldn't be a silly idea anyways.
Sorry to hear about your troubles. Cheaper work is to be expected but I'd make sure they're accountable for any damages
When it came time to get my car painted, i just went to a reputable local shop. Cost me 4.5K, but was well worth it in the long run.
People can pay$1,500-$2k for a Maaco "top of the line" paint job and will need a repaint in 4-5 years or you can do it right the first time and pay $4-5k for a real top of the line paint job from a true pro shop and it'll last 20 years to life if properly taken care of..
If I lived closer maybe we could have worked something out, who knows.for the price car looks decent enough from the pics,but ya,macco workers dont get top dollor so bonus you are happy with their work,to bad for the other issues.....i paint cars for a living at a higher end shop,im glad i can paint my own cars and know it done right....
too bad,my shop is little more pricey though,but quality is good,if customer isnt happy it gets fixed no questions asked,lifetime warranty also...If I lived closer maybe we could have worked something out, who knows.
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