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skyview · 10-09-2010, 10:41 AM

After my paint color turned out to be the wrong color, i don't want to redo it so i think im going to have maaco do it. Anyone use them before around the NJ/NY area? How much they cost for a cheap paint job in glossy black or grey?
Prices for..
Price including sanding/redo body work.
price including only paint.

thank you

sleeper108 · 10-09-2010, 11:02 AM

have you called them to see what their pricing is? without them being able to see your car, they can't give a great quote

lysticalz · 10-09-2010, 11:05 AM

i would really go check out their shop and see their work before going there. i've been through four maaco's and theres only one in my area that does good quality jobs for a good price. the other ones were garbage. yeah you gotta ask them for a pricing, some overcharge like crazy.

93nismo · 10-09-2010, 11:21 AM

i haven't seen anything from maaco come out good. but i live in IL. i think i d rather just pay to have a good shop do it.

SickIntentions · 10-09-2010, 11:26 AM

You should go down to maaco and have them look at the car and maybe work out a deal with them. It's best to do all the prep work yourself THEN have maaco do the paint as it usually comes out better when done this way. They are bad at prep work so the paint doesn't stick to we'll.

Not sure if you've got a air compressor but there is a really good write up in the FAQ section on DIY paint job for under $300.

Good luck.

Tenchuu · 10-09-2010, 11:26 AM

maco is cheap for a reason. they do almost no prep and the clear beaks down/paint peels off in about a year or two. I worked for a rental company that used them exclusively. most of the time they only used 2 scotchbrite pads to scuff the whole vehicle for prep.

On the bright side i think it only cost about 300 for the whole paintjob. needless to say there was over spray everywhere and they didn't remove anything.

iamtheyi · 10-09-2010, 01:36 PM

every maaco is different. You're gonna have to try and find reviews or something to find out which to go to.

zo0d · 10-09-2010, 01:54 PM

Let me know your findings. I'm considering going to Maaco to get my roof and rear bumper resprayed.

HPKMotorsports3 · 10-09-2010, 02:58 PM

maaco does a nice paint job when the paint is factory, also the bodywork should be done cause they suck at that... the one on northern blvd by the queensboro bridge does some nice paint i saw a teggy they just pulled out of the booth look pretty good to me... i suggest you go there in person with the car and see whats whats...GL

HPKMotorsports3 · 10-09-2010, 03:01 PM

also one of my friends just had her car painted at a regular shop for 1200 it didnt look that bad in the pics before her bf scratched the paint with a truck... let me know ill get the info on the shop for you...

lazysk8er2 · 10-09-2010, 03:03 PM

the one in hempstead is pretty good

Sumslapper · 10-10-2010, 09:31 PM

I sanded my car down and removed bumpers/lights/moldings. Every maaco is different so I would suggest going to the one your interested in, and ask if you can see a car that was just painted.

Touge_Monster · 10-10-2010, 10:21 PM

i love maaco. Painted my car for $250. I sanded and removed all the lights and stuff. This is also a california maaco

funes · 10-10-2010, 10:45 PM

good,i like the red one... very clean

CleanAndLegit · 10-10-2010, 10:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Touge_Monster

i love maaco. Painted my car for $250. I sanded and removed all the lights and stuff. This is also a california maaco

hmm did they use their paint aswell?
im thinking of going to maaco with my body worrk and stuff removed and my own paint i dont want that enamel shiii

Touge_Monster · 10-10-2010, 11:13 PM

Nope that is the enamel shiii

airhead · 10-10-2010, 11:17 PM

not bad at all

CleanAndLegit · 10-10-2010, 11:18 PM

lmao wow hmm im still thinking about getting my own paint since i gotta fix my bros fender hmmm so after sand down and body work it was only 250? primer paint and clear? or single stage?

airhead · 10-10-2010, 11:40 PM

max,just pay for body work its to much work and to much time

Touge_Monster · 10-11-2010, 12:10 AM

Its only single stage no primer or clear

sidedrifts13 · 10-11-2010, 04:16 AM

what maaco did you go to?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Touge_Monster

Its only single stage no primer or clear

WanganRunner · 10-11-2010, 06:26 AM

Apparently there's a Maaco in NoVA where people know painters and they're rumored to do a good job, might take my car there.

They vary enormously.

nathanong87 · 10-11-2010, 06:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WanganRunner

Apparently there's a Maaco in NoVA where people know painters and they're rumored to do a good job, might take my car there.

They vary enormously.

yes there is! if u need some info, call me brah =P

after everything, i STILL might be going there :-D

240sx123$ · 10-11-2010, 07:39 AM

My car was painted at maaco and I didnt really know about it before buying the car... Now that ive had a few "fender benders," its really evident. On both of my bumpers the paint is flaking off, and the paint underneath is still polished and shiny. NO prep work done at all.

My advice is to do your own prep work. Even if you pay maaco to do it, theyre going to half ass it. Do your own prep, and have them spray and clear it.

1on1 · 10-11-2010, 10:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sidedrifts13

what maaco did you go to?

interested also, im assuming you're from sd?

itwillboost · 10-11-2010, 10:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tenchuu

maco is cheap for a reason. they do almost no prep and the clear beaks down/paint peels off in about a year or two. I worked for a rental company that used them exclusively. most of the time they only used 2 scotchbrite pads to scuff the whole vehicle for prep.

On the bright side i think it only cost about 300 for the whole paintjob. needless to say there was over spray everywhere and they didn't remove anything.

You need to prep it yourself if you go to maaco otherwise they dont care. What he said is true if it makes it to a year. Just remember you want cheap you get a cheap look.

Shitty_S14 · 10-11-2010, 10:39 AM

i get my car back from maaco today, i will post pics/reviews whatever for this thread

louie661 · 10-11-2010, 10:58 AM

if u want a decent cheap paint job. maaco is the place. pretty cheap on prices and they do have good quality paint. as for the preps, every maaco has different preps, some good that know what theyre doing and some bad that just dont give a damn and just want the car out of the way. i used to be a sander at maaco in palmdale before they closed down. or u can go to 1 day paint which is about the same except they carry cheaper paint. i also use to work there til the painter was running his mouth and had to take flight on him. got fired, but at least beat his ass. anyways, any other shop does the same work but just more expensive. i also do bodywork and paint for cheap. hit me up if u need a paint job. peace. im in palmdale

Shitty_S14 · 10-11-2010, 12:26 PM

oceanside MAACO, 300 dollars later.

my camera phone really sucks, but the paint is is a grey/green color with silver pearl. it looks like straight grey in the pics, but in person it looks awesome...

i couldnt find anything wrong with it, and this was before they wetsand/buffed so im pretty damn happy with maaco of oceanside right now..

and most the prep work was done by me except they fixed on fender that i didnt have enough supplys to fix.. (side skirts are not on in this pic

)

Weedm · 10-11-2010, 12:28 PM

yellow fevahhhhhh.

will consider maaco.

10-09-2010, 10:41 AM	#1
skyview BANNED Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Nj Posts: 126 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Maaco Paint job? After my paint color turned out to be the wrong color, i don't want to redo it so i think im going to have maaco do it. Anyone use them before around the NJ/NY area? How much they cost for a cheap paint job in glossy black or grey? Prices for.. Price including sanding/redo body work. price including only paint. thank you

10-09-2010, 11:21 AM	#4
93nismo Zilvia Addict Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: sycamore il Posts: 766 Trader Rating: (14) Feedback Score: 14 reviews	i haven't seen anything from maaco come out good. but i live in IL. i think i d rather just pay to have a good shop do it. __________________ WTB: 1/24 scale chuki s13 model.

10-09-2010, 01:36 PM	#7
iamtheyi Nissanaholic! Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Brea, CA Age: 32 Posts: 2,252 Trader Rating: (21) Feedback Score: 21 reviews	every maaco is different. You're gonna have to try and find reviews or something to find out which to go to. __________________

10-10-2010, 09:31 PM	#12
Sumslapper Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Ventura County, CA Posts: 1,162 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	I sanded my car down and removed bumpers/lights/moldings. Every maaco is different so I would suggest going to the one your interested in, and ask if you can see a car that was just painted. Last edited by Sumslapper; 06-30-2011 at 07:37 PM..

10-10-2010, 11:18 PM	#18
CleanAndLegit Post Whore! Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Rancho Cucamonga Posts: 3,693 Trader Rating: (55) Feedback Score: 55 reviews	lmao wow hmm im still thinking about getting my own paint since i gotta fix my bros fender hmmm so after sand down and body work it was only 250? primer paint and clear? or single stage? __________________

10-09-2010, 11:02 AM	#2
sleeper108 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Albuquerque, NM Age: 34 Posts: 511 Trader Rating: (7) Feedback Score: 7 reviews	have you called them to see what their pricing is? without them being able to see your car, they can't give a great quote

10-09-2010, 11:05 AM	#3
lysticalz Zilvia Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: rhode island Posts: 195 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	i would really go check out their shop and see their work before going there. i've been through four maaco's and theres only one in my area that does good quality jobs for a good price. the other ones were garbage. yeah you gotta ask them for a pricing, some overcharge like crazy.

10-09-2010, 11:26 AM	#5
SickIntentions BANNED Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: California Age: 36 Posts: 14 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	You should go down to maaco and have them look at the car and maybe work out a deal with them. It's best to do all the prep work yourself THEN have maaco do the paint as it usually comes out better when done this way. They are bad at prep work so the paint doesn't stick to we'll. Not sure if you've got a air compressor but there is a really good write up in the FAQ section on DIY paint job for under $300. Good luck.

10-09-2010, 11:26 AM	#6
Tenchuu Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Oregon Age: 41 Posts: 2,474 Trader Rating: (8) Rides Gallery: Tenchuu Feedback Score: 8 reviews	maco is cheap for a reason. they do almost no prep and the clear beaks down/paint peels off in about a year or two. I worked for a rental company that used them exclusively. most of the time they only used 2 scotchbrite pads to scuff the whole vehicle for prep. On the bright side i think it only cost about 300 for the whole paintjob. needless to say there was over spray everywhere and they didn't remove anything.

10-09-2010, 01:54 PM	#8
zo0d Zilvia Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: New Jersey Age: 34 Posts: 259 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Let me know your findings. I'm considering going to Maaco to get my roof and rear bumper resprayed.

10-09-2010, 02:58 PM	#9
HPKMotorsports3 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: NYC Posts: 688 Trader Rating: (16) Feedback Score: 16 reviews	maaco does a nice paint job when the paint is factory, also the bodywork should be done cause they suck at that... the one on northern blvd by the queensboro bridge does some nice paint i saw a teggy they just pulled out of the booth look pretty good to me... i suggest you go there in person with the car and see whats whats...GL

10-09-2010, 03:01 PM	#10
HPKMotorsports3 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: NYC Posts: 688 Trader Rating: (16) Feedback Score: 16 reviews	also one of my friends just had her car painted at a regular shop for 1200 it didnt look that bad in the pics before her bf scratched the paint with a truck... let me know ill get the info on the shop for you...

10-10-2010, 10:45 PM	#14
funes Zilvia Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: California 909/626/714/949 Age: 34 Posts: 163 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	good,i like the red one... very clean

10-10-2010, 11:17 PM	#17
airhead Nissanaholic! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: IE/OC Posts: 1,885 Trader Rating: (32) Feedback Score: 32 reviews	not bad at all

10-10-2010, 11:40 PM	#19
airhead Nissanaholic! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: IE/OC Posts: 1,885 Trader Rating: (32) Feedback Score: 32 reviews	max,just pay for body work its to much work and to much time

10-11-2010, 06:26 AM	#22
WanganRunner Nissanaholic! Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: DC Metro Area Posts: 1,655 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Apparently there's a Maaco in NoVA where people know painters and they're rumored to do a good job, might take my car there. They vary enormously. __________________ SELL ME CLEAR ZENKI CORNERS: http://zilvia.net/f/wanted-buy/40034...rs-junyan.html

10-11-2010, 07:39 AM	#24
240sx123$ BANNED Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: PA Posts: 603 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	My car was painted at maaco and I didnt really know about it before buying the car... Now that ive had a few "fender benders," its really evident. On both of my bumpers the paint is flaking off, and the paint underneath is still polished and shiny. NO prep work done at all. My advice is to do your own prep work. Even if you pay maaco to do it, theyre going to half ass it. Do your own prep, and have them spray and clear it.

10-11-2010, 10:39 AM	#27
Shitty_S14 Zilvia Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: shithole Posts: 264 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	i get my car back from maaco today, i will post pics/reviews whatever for this thread __________________ Is accepting BGR donations----paypal [email protected].

10-11-2010, 10:58 AM	#28
louie661 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: palmdale,ca. Posts: 964 Trader Rating: (13) Feedback Score: 13 reviews	if u want a decent cheap paint job. maaco is the place. pretty cheap on prices and they do have good quality paint. as for the preps, every maaco has different preps, some good that know what theyre doing and some bad that just dont give a damn and just want the car out of the way. i used to be a sander at maaco in palmdale before they closed down. or u can go to 1 day paint which is about the same except they carry cheaper paint. i also use to work there til the painter was running his mouth and had to take flight on him. got fired, but at least beat his ass. anyways, any other shop does the same work but just more expensive. i also do bodywork and paint for cheap. hit me up if u need a paint job. peace. im in palmdale

10-11-2010, 12:26 PM	#29
Shitty_S14 Zilvia Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: shithole Posts: 264 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	oceanside MAACO, 300 dollars later. my camera phone really sucks, but the paint is is a grey/green color with silver pearl. it looks like straight grey in the pics, but in person it looks awesome... i couldnt find anything wrong with it, and this was before they wetsand/buffed so im pretty damn happy with maaco of oceanside right now.. and most the prep work was done by me except they fixed on fender that i didnt have enough supplys to fix.. (side skirts are not on in this pic ) __________________ Is accepting BGR donations----paypal [email protected].

10-11-2010, 12:28 PM	#30
Weedm Zilvia Addict Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Seattle / Portland Age: 32 Posts: 902 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	yellow fevahhhhhh. will consider maaco. __________________