Hi,

I had a 1973 Westy painted at a Maaco in Sunnyvale, CA about five years ago. They did a very nice job in a VW color for $1100. 
I did a little prep like removing light fixtures and light sanding. They fixed a few small dents and did a good job masking the door handles, windows, etc. The result was very presentable. After my youngest child outgrew the cot I sold the Baywindow to get a Vanagon camper. The Maaco paint was still smooth and shiny after 4 years. The Maaco shop I used was friendly and seemed to care about providing a good value. I would use them again.

Raymond

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> On Apr 29, 2015, at 12:44 PM, PB <pbrattan@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
> 
> 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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