Maaco paint jobs?
Hey 69bronzet5 -
Just being 16 isn't the only reason to be on a budget. I'm more than triple your age and building on a really tight budget. I'm also looking for a quality paint job at a reasonable price.
PREP IS THE KEY.
My '69 Dart is an eBay purchase. The PO told me he had all the bodywork and paint already done at Maaco and it was almost ready for show. The paint looked ok and shined fairly well but I just didn't like the color (the PO said it was as close to GoMango as he could get through Maaco). The big problem was that my Dart was originally a 270 with the stainless trim strip down the side at the beltline. The PO removed the trim and had Maaco weld up the holes. Every 16" or so down the side is a slight recess in the beltline where they ground down through the crease and then painted right over it.
I'm in process now of stripping the old paint and then will try my hand at bodywork for the first time to fix the problems.
I've also been told that the standard Maaco paint is a very hard paint that doesn't have much resistance to rock chips and impact. Suggest you also check that out with your local Maaco or whoever you decide to paint your ride.
