If any one is ready for another post on this subject here it is! I just
had two Vanagons done at my local Maaco store for under $1,000 for the
pair. That even included body work on both. Both came out looking fine
and if they stay that way for a couple of years I'll be satisified.
These are daily driver/work vans, so a truck type paint job is OK with
me.
My sometime girlfriend had her '87 Syncro Westfalia done right at a
highly qualified body shop. Replaced window rubber etc. Cost over $2,500
just for the paint. In less than a year, all the rust was coming back.
The shop is going to redo the job next month for free--but no guarantees
this time around.
My point is this, I can paint my vans four or five times if I have to (I
wouldn't) and still be dollars ahead. Anbd don't forget, cash goes a
long way--even at Maaco!
                    Dale Ward, President of LiMBO
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