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In the 8 years I've been doing this car enthusiast bit I've seen hundreds of maaco paint jobs and 1 came out decent.
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Ok, but all my buddy's had there cars done near my town and they came out official. idk i don't want a messed up paint job.
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i wouldnt trust maaco, only because my paint in what i deem "bad" shape looks better than some of the maaco paint jobs i have seen. i wouldn't risk it on my car at least
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However... If you are driving a car that is multicolored then find you an acceptable candidate for a maaco paint job.
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Not sure what you mean by "official" but most maaco jobs peel/flake off in a couple years due to improper prep or lack of additives in the paint. Especially on flexible front bumpers that are exposed to the worst conditions (70+mph highway, hitting the ground entering/leaving parkings lots).
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its still pointless to spend a couple hundred bucks to get it painted and it not last, would make more sense to save up for a little longer and do it right the first time
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not unless you're like most of the people that frequent this forum and don't keep their car more than a couple years.
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Thank you guys for you imput, i got a qoute today at macco he said they charge between 200-1,300. So my buddy is doing the body work and im probably going to take it there, just the simple fact that i no personaly the painter i talk to him everyday he said he will hook it up. so im going to throw him 100$ bill and he said it will come out perfect its not what you know its who you know
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its not that they cant lay down paint.. its that they lay it down on EVERYTHING and dont prep ANYTHING , so the paint is overspray everywhere and flakes off almost every time
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cant wait to throw these on the Sti
http://www.flickr.com/photos/36272574@N04/6793593573/http://www.flickr.com/photos/36272574@N04/6793593573/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/36272574@N04/, on Flickr
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cant wait to throw these on the Sti
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