Maaaco North Jersey
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Racer
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From: West Orange New Jersey
Maaaco North Jersey
After many painfull hours, I finally finished wetsanding the weathered 23 year old finish on my 79 vette. The body is smooth as glass and all cracks, scratches and dings are repaired. I am thinking of attempting to paint the car myself but, has anyone had any good experience with the Maaco locations in Northern Jersey? I already painted the rear deck myself using black GM exterior paint in aerosol. Came out gorgeous, but had to do a lot more sanding and buffing. I want the body ready for spring so I am considering a reliable Maaco. Any thoughts?
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From: San Antonio TX
Re: Maaaco North Jersey (fastback79)
I do my own painting, but I wouldn't hesitate using Maaco if budget were a concern and I wasn't worried about show quality.
The main (not the only) difference between a good and a great paint job is the preparation, and it sounds like you've done it well.
The main (not the only) difference between a good and a great paint job is the preparation, and it sounds like you've done it well.
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Racer
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From: West Orange New Jersey
Re: Maaaco North Jersey (fastback79)
I want something that will look good but does not have to be Bloomington Gold. I don't see the need to spend thousands of dollars on paint since I usually suffer vette withdrawl and feel the need to drive the vette during the winter months here in Jersey. I've had some good practice with the orbital polisher and 800-1200 grit wet sandpaper, so I don't think maintining a low budget paint job will be too dificult. Especially since it is black.
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From: Stockton CA
Re: Maaaco North Jersey (fastback79)
The better prep work you do the better a Maaco job will look. My brother sent his camaro to maaco about 2 months ago, and so far so good. You might also consider buying a higher quality paint than they spray at maaco, and have them spray with that.
Instructor
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From: MALDEN MA
Re: Maaaco North Jersey (fastback79)
If you are going black..You better make sure the car is straight...Black is the worst color to paint if the car isn't straight...Poor body work on a black car will show....As for macco..They paint a lot of cars..they know how to paint..But I would recommend you do most of the removal and masking.....Good luck
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From: NorCal
Re: Maaaco North Jersey (7T6HER)
Also, ask about the paint. Some of the Maaco outlets out here will spray anything you want, but the "house" brand is low-end stuff. They shoot a lot of the older vehicles in the fleet I run, and I have had good results with their base/clear jobs. It's the same as always; you get what you pay for...
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Racer
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From: West Orange New Jersey
Re: Maaaco North Jersey (Wrencher)
Yeah I heard they are pretty liberal with customers supplying the paint. Dupont or Sherwin Williams would be a possibility. Although I wonder if they would warranty it.
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