Painting recommendations

[tonythetiger]

Originally Posted by nhuy570

Was quoted 6000 without prep work included at one place and 5500 at another without prep. Took it to TJ for 1200$ and couldn’t be happier. As other people mentioned, they are only painting the main visible parts but I’m good with that.

It does take a little bit longer but no complaints


https://imgur.com/gallery/rexAOrj


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I looked at the photos posted and have a couple quick questions. You went from silver to red and they painted everything (looks fantastic) including the underside of the hood and trunk, then what, you replaced the stock stickers under the truck lid?

[nhuy570]

Originally Posted by tonythetiger

I looked at the photos posted and have a couple quick questions. You went from silver to red and they painted everything (looks fantastic) including the underside of the hood and trunk, then what, you replaced the stock stickers under the truck lid?

Nope! I didn’t even ask and they took care of those parts. I’m pretty sure they only taped over it as they forgot to peel the sticker off the gas tank labels.

Also when I bought the car, all the plastic black trim were silver as well. They made it black without me asking which is what I wanted.

Plan to polish and ceramic coat this weekend.


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[husker boxster]

If you're painting it the same color, they should charge 25-30% less than Andy's since they wouldn't have to paint door jambs, under hood, etc that is required with a color change. Those are the items that take a lot of time (=$$$) to sand and prep for paint.

My knowledge of MAACO is OLLLD (like me), but based on what I know about them, I would stay away. I don't believe they do much prep work, so 2-3 yrs from now your nice paint will be flaking off. Speed work NEVER equals quality when it comes to body work / paint. Once again, MAACO may have changed but I would be very hesitant to have them do anything.

Not sure I'd recommend going to TJ by yourself or even at all. I'm sure they'd do a decent or good job, but you'd have bigger brass ones than me if you did.

[nhuy570]

Originally Posted by husker boxster

If you're painting it the same color, they should charge 25-30% less than Andy's since they wouldn't have to paint door jambs, under hood, etc that is required with a color change. Those are the items that take a lot of time (=$$$) to sand and prep for paint.

My knowledge of MAACO is OLLLD (like me), but based on what I know about them, I would stay away. I don't believe they do much prep work, so 2-3 yrs from now your nice paint will be flaking off. Speed work NEVER equals quality when it comes to body work / paint. Once again, MAACO may have changed but I would be very hesitant to have them do anything.

Not sure I'd recommend going to TJ by yourself or even at all. I'm sure they'd do a decent or good job, but you'd have bigger brass ones than me if you did.

it ain’t that bad! I don’t even speak or look Spanish. Had a wonderful meal 2 blocks away at Caesars, and walked back to the border through the main downtown street that’s lined with cops. Driving back with a red Porsche does stick out but there were a bunch of new fancy cars as well.

https://yelp.to/qTKq/MllV3ImVx8

I forgot to mention, if you pay them more they will take everything apart and paint every nook. Just not something I care for. There’s a place I was researching that has brought a bunch of cars to SEMA for their clients but that was way too far with similar prices.


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