I've been asking around about the cost of a paint job.  The first body shop
I asked told me it would cost $7,000 and suggested that I try Maaco, so I
went to 2 Maaco's - only about a mile apart!

The first guy told me that all I needed was their basic paint job at a cost
of $1,300, including fixing a small dent at the front driver side signal
light area.  About 6 years ago my husband took his badly dented 1996 Camaro
there and was very pleased with their work, service, and pricing.

As I was arriving at the SECOND Maaco, a beautifully painted 2-tone car
with a graphic design on it was leaving out the driveway. In the shop there
was a beautifully painted red and white VW Camper pop-top BUS that they had
just restored.  He suggested  their best paint job at a cost of $2,000,
including color, sand, and buff.

I don't mind paying an extra $700 if the quality would is greatly superior
to the econo job. Neither of the guys tried any hard sell tactics, and took
their time explaining and answering all of my questions.

Does anyone have experience with Maaco or any other "econo" paint places?
I can't do any prep by myself, and not willing to pay several $,$$$'s.

Description of Maaco basic paint jobs
<http://www.maaco-vannuys.com/auto_paint.html>
Maaco Platinum Paint Job
<http://www.maaco-vannuys-north.com/auto_paint.html>

Patti
90 Westy Automatic
Los Angeles

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