gade202

Hey guys,

I'm looking to get a paint job on my vette and wanted some input from people who went the cheaper route (Maaco or other shop less than 1k). I'm not looking to do it myself, just very curious to see the results of cheaper paint jobs. Photos would be appreciated if available. Thanks in advance!

windsoreight

Mine was painted at Macco before I bought it. It was a $2500 Macco paint job. They actually did a great job. It is 2 stage and I have found only 2 blemishes. Just remember you get what you pay for.

gade202

Very nice! Not shabby at all. Did they do the prep work do you know?

windsoreight

Yes they did it all. I was real suprised to find out it was Macco. The guy I got the car from has all his cars painted there. He swears by them.

Corz

mine cost me about a grand



(did it myself)

gade202

Sorry about all the questions, but how long has it been since it's been painted? Just wondering how it holds up...

SIXFOOTER

Most of the cost will be in labor. So the final number will depend on how much has to be done to get it smooth and how demanding you are. Mine is going to take a lot with a replacement fender, front bumper and some hood mods. I am fuguring about 60 hrs of work. I'll do it all myself, figuring on $300 or so in materials, just a guess at this point. The better material you use the longer it will last.

Corz

2002.. still looks great, with the exception of all the scratches I put on the fenders from pulling various engines out and in :o