Paint job in the NW

[69LT1Nova]

What should I expect to pay for a nice driver/occasional show quality paint job? Yeah, I know, it varies a lot and you get what you pay for and it varies by location. $1200? Anybody got a hook-up in the NW for a broke Nova dude? :D

[davidr5610]

I got mine painted at Maaco for $475. No one can tell the difference.

[2 black ragtops]

I got mine painted at Maaco for $475. No one can tell the difference.

i can.
nothing personal...i believe that maaco covers a need in the marketplace for a customer that truly understands what they're paying for and what they're not.i eat,sleep,breath and dream automotive paint and i can assure you that i can "tell the difference".
just my 2 cents worth.
leftcoast carl.

[69LT1Nova]

i can.
nothing personal...i believe that maaco covers a need in the marketplace for a customer that truly understands what they're paying for and what they're not.i eat,sleep,breath and dream automotive paint and i can assure you that i can "tell the difference".
just my 2 cents worth.
leftcoast carl.

I have seen good and bad from Maaco. It all depends on how much drugs the painter is on at the time, or if they're nursing a hangover :beer: or whathaveya. Problem I've found with Maaco is that their good painters leave as soon as they find better employment, so it's sort of the testing ground for newbies (good and bad).

I haven't found a 'chain' shop that I trust. I've had the best luck in the past with a family friend that did his own paint in his own backyard shop. He took his time, really cared about your car, and you got your car back in a month or two depending on his workload. $800 later and you had an awesome paint job. UNFORTUNATELY this gentleman has passed away :angel: