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02-23-2003, 05:17 PM

Well, I am thinking about getting my car painted. Right now it's grey and I want it black.

The thing is that I don't know a lot of local shops around here, and I am a little skeptical about taking it to Maaco

I would seriously appreciate any suggestions!

94_AcCoRd_EX · 02-23-2003, 05:38 PM

Well, don't take it to Maaco. Basically, I'd go around to a few shops and check them out in person, maybe look at some of their work, and get quotes.

02-23-2003, 05:47 PM

Talk to friends and shop around to find the best price. It really helps to know people in the bussiness. My friends all paint and do body work. Thank god cuz you would think a crash dummy drove my car.

02-23-2003, 05:49 PM

lol, yeah, I guess that's probably my best option.

You should see my roof

ebpda9 · 02-23-2003, 05:57 PM

maaco does a good job if u prep the car yourself

02-23-2003, 06:07 PM

prep the car?

TeriyakiBroccoli · 02-23-2003, 06:19 PM

sand and primer.

02-23-2003, 06:32 PM

oh, i see. Well, the thing is that I don't wanna mess up something, so better not take any risks.

Anyways, does anybody know an aproximate so I know how many body parts I'm going to sell to afford this? I guess it has to be more than $300, just guessing by Maaco's prices...

03-06-2003, 05:10 AM

ewwww i need a paint job too. parts of my car has lil shimmers in the paint, and then the rest of the car is just plain black.

97CivicBoy · 03-06-2003, 07:24 PM

yeh i wanan paint my car from silver to black too..but i was talkin to some ppl and they said like the inner part of teh door wen u open it will still be black...and will the interior match...i have a 97 civic...lemme kno

02-23-2003, 05:17 PM	#1
jsmith Posts: n/a	Any suggestions on where to get my car painted? Well, I am thinking about getting my car painted. Right now it's grey and I want it black. The thing is that I don't know a lot of local shops around here, and I am a little skeptical about taking it to Maaco I would seriously appreciate any suggestions!

02-23-2003, 05:38 PM	#2
94_AcCoRd_EX Insomniac Moderator Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: OR Age: 43 Posts: 11,142	Well, don't take it to Maaco. Basically, I'd go around to a few shops and check them out in person, maybe look at some of their work, and get quotes. __________________ 1994 Accord EX coupe --Need hosting for your pics on HST? PM me...--

02-23-2003, 05:57 PM	#5
ebpda9 Repost Wagon Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: over here Age: 44 Posts: 17,266	maaco does a good job if u prep the car yourself __________________

02-23-2003, 06:19 PM	#7
TeriyakiBroccoli 5th Gear Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Orange County, Southern California Age: 39 Posts: 1,490	sand and primer. __________________ everyone loves the turbizzim.

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02-23-2003, 05:47 PM	#3
Zexamericano Posts: n/a	Talk to friends and shop around to find the best price. It really helps to know people in the bussiness. My friends all paint and do body work. Thank god cuz you would think a crash dummy drove my car.

02-23-2003, 05:49 PM	#4
jsmith Posts: n/a	lol, yeah, I guess that's probably my best option. You should see my roof

02-23-2003, 06:32 PM	#8
jsmith Posts: n/a	oh, i see. Well, the thing is that I don't wanna mess up something, so better not take any risks. Anyways, does anybody know an aproximate so I know how many body parts I'm going to sell to afford this? I guess it has to be more than $300, just guessing by Maaco's prices...

03-06-2003, 05:10 AM	#9
maikoshi Posts: n/a	ewwww i need a paint job too. parts of my car has lil shimmers in the paint, and then the rest of the car is just plain black.

03-06-2003, 07:24 PM	#10
97CivicBoy Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: nj Posts: 398	yeh i wanan paint my car from silver to black too..but i was talkin to some ppl and they said like the inner part of teh door wen u open it will still be black...and will the interior match...i have a 97 civic...lemme kno