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m0rex · 11-25-2005, 08:37 AM

Lol damn i always tearing the shit apart of my s14. I weld stuff onto my car, cut metal, well actually just to summarize it i pretty much make about 110 db of sound everytime i do something. I got another project car that i bondo and bondo and primer and primer on a daily. No complaints yet.

Driving around in a flat black car sucks ass but atleast you can take some time to finish up the dents, rust, body modifications, body kits, change body parts, etc. Then when you are done sand it down good do all the good shit you need to do before painting it. I really cant imagine myself paying more than 1 g for a paint job.

*NismoS13* · 11-25-2005, 12:51 PM

Like mentioned earlier, you get what you pay for.

Your best bet would be to head over to your local Maaco and talk with them to see what should be done. They give free estimates and that way you can get a good idea of what you need to do or what they can do...

-Adam

-E- · 11-27-2005, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Ghettokracker71

I was wondering if I was the only one thinking this. why get a temporary paint job? Isn't that just a waste of money AND time? Just make sure theres no bare metal on the car,and fucking drive it until you can get a real paint job. Save your maaco money or spend it on something that will make your car faster,not something temporary and overall will proble look like shit,and just caus more work when its time to get a REAL paintjob.

I work in a bodyshop and I can tell you you'll end up paying more in the end

s14xman · 11-28-2005, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by theicecreamdan

you dont necesarily need primer if you're going on top of other paint that is scuffed.

NEVER DO THAT!! You will need primer. never topcoat on old topcoat that would be pointless. And if a primer is 24hrs old it will have to be scuffed and solovent wiped.

chrisstroud · 11-28-2005, 01:15 PM

I've always heard that one good way to get a less-shitty looking Maaco paint job is to ask to see the person who will actually be spraying your car.
Palm him or her a 50 and remind them to take their time.

s13silady · 11-29-2005, 03:11 AM

my paint is from maaco... i i did all the prep work myself... and i PRE masked everything myself... i highly suggest doing premasking everything and i mean everything you dont want painted....and go to different maaco's because in your area, the location and people that work at the particular maaco might make a difference. (well at least for me it did.) but yah... im gonna end up doing another paint job later on.. i only payed 600 at maaco... thats 2 coats of paint, 1 coat of clear and paint mix. and 1 coat of clear over all that... it turned out decent... if you want pictures, just PM me...its not the best in the world, but theres no overswpray, no running and no orange peeling anywhere...

and if you do your own prep work, remember this: maaco will not warrenty your paintjob from them.

11-25-2005, 08:37 AM	#31
m0rex Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Nebraska Posts: 1,070 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Lol damn i always tearing the shit apart of my s14. I weld stuff onto my car, cut metal, well actually just to summarize it i pretty much make about 110 db of sound everytime i do something. I got another project car that i bondo and bondo and primer and primer on a daily. No complaints yet. Driving around in a flat black car sucks ass but atleast you can take some time to finish up the dents, rust, body modifications, body kits, change body parts, etc. Then when you are done sand it down good do all the good shit you need to do before painting it. I really cant imagine myself paying more than 1 g for a paint job. __________________

11-25-2005, 12:51 PM	#32
NismoS13 Zilvia Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Delaware Posts: 243 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Like mentioned earlier, you get what you pay for. Your best bet would be to head over to your local Maaco and talk with them to see what should be done. They give free estimates and that way you can get a good idea of what you need to do or what they can do... -Adam __________________ FOR SALE -LOTS OF S13 SR PARTS! (GReddy vspec intercooler, Blitz downpipe, Kouki Taillights, Koyo Radiator, GReddy Type S BOV, Blitz clutch & flywheel, Cusco Triangle Bar, JDM Gauge Cluster, Apexi Exhaust, Custom Test Pipe, Nismo Motor Mounts) Please PM Me With Offers, Brand New Parts That Must Go!

11-29-2005, 03:11 AM	#36
s13silady Nissanaholic! Join Date: May 2002 Location: Bay Area, San Jose Posts: 1,804 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	my paint is from maaco... i i did all the prep work myself... and i PRE masked everything myself... i highly suggest doing premasking everything and i mean everything you dont want painted....and go to different maaco's because in your area, the location and people that work at the particular maaco might make a difference. (well at least for me it did.) but yah... im gonna end up doing another paint job later on.. i only payed 600 at maaco... thats 2 coats of paint, 1 coat of clear and paint mix. and 1 coat of clear over all that... it turned out decent... if you want pictures, just PM me...its not the best in the world, but theres no overswpray, no running and no orange peeling anywhere... and if you do your own prep work, remember this: maaco will not warrenty your paintjob from them. __________________

11-28-2005, 01:15 PM	#35
chrisstroud Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Bird Lives! Age: 41 Posts: 45 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I've always heard that one good way to get a less-shitty looking Maaco paint job is to ask to see the person who will actually be spraying your car. Palm him or her a 50 and remind them to take their time.