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11-24-2012, 11:10 AM
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Location: Leesburg, VA
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New Maaco paint - Before and After
I finally saved up enough coin to get an el-cheapo Maaco paint job to get rid of the ugly dark green PO repaint and am really happy with what a great job they did. The body work is horrible because I did it all and had no idea what I was doing (all I did was fill in the biggest rust holes), so I can't blame them for the poor prep work, but their paint is great and turned my 100 foot truck into a true 10 footer.
My truck was originally a plain Jane base model that was all the 504 yellow green poly (my favorite color). I had them add the two tone because I like the look and had picked up a cheap set of used trim along the way. They nailed the original 504 color, which was my biggest worry. This is just their cheapest paint choice with a clear coat so it won't last forever, but for four days of work and $940 it sure looks a lot better than before and I'm not embarrassed to drive it around. Anyway, here are the before and after pics so you can judge for yourself. For those that don't have the time and money to devote to real, show quality body work and paint, from my experience you might give Maaco a look for a super quick and cheap option.
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11-24-2012, 11:14 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Farmville, Va
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Re: New Maaco paint - Before and After
really makes a difference. Now go ride and be happy
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11-24-2012, 11:20 AM
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I know the pieces fit
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: MONTGOMERY, AL
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Re: New Maaco paint - Before and After
I haven't used Maaco yet but will someday, not everything merits 4-5K in paint alone. Yours went from tired to fresh. Good looking truck!
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11-24-2012, 11:26 AM
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Re: New Maaco paint - Before and After
Very nice!
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11-24-2012, 11:27 AM
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Re: New Maaco paint - Before and After
wow what a improvement go macco go
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11-24-2012, 11:32 AM
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Location: Petersville KY
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Re: New Maaco paint - Before and After
Truck looks great, but I sure liked those slots!
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11-24-2012, 11:34 AM
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Always Fixing Things
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Roseville, CA
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Re: New Maaco paint - Before and After
Nice pictures of your truck, it looks great. Keep lots of wax/sealant on it, it should last a while.
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11-24-2012, 11:49 AM
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Join Date: May 2011
Location: Northern Calif.
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Re: New Maaco paint - Before and After
Looks great!
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11-24-2012, 11:53 AM
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Location: OKC, OK
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Re: New Maaco paint - Before and After
Nice, it looks classy.
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11-24-2012, 12:02 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Hemet,Ca
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Re: New Maaco paint - Before and After
I think your truck looked good before BUT looks awesome now! And so what if you have some waves or dents in it. Its all about keepin the truck alive and on the road. Wish Mine looked as sharp as your truck. Keep up the GREAT work!
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11-24-2012, 12:16 PM
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So,, what else you got???
 
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Jackson, Mo
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Re: New Maaco paint - Before and After
Great return on money spent... Looks good.
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11-24-2012, 12:25 PM
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Re: New Maaco paint - Before and After
There is nothing to complain about there. Looks fantastic! Especially for the price. Enjoy
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11-24-2012, 12:51 PM
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Active Member
 
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Location: Grand Rapids. MI
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Re: New Maaco paint - Before and After
Looks good. I would have done the same thing. Enjoy!!
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11-24-2012, 12:54 PM
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Location: San Diego Co.
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Re: New Maaco paint - Before and After
Wow! heck of a makeover! Looks great, and can't beat the price.
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11-24-2012, 01:17 PM
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Re: New Maaco paint - Before and After
Thanks for all the replies and kind words!
Yep, it's a big change alright. I'm sure my neighbors are even happier about that than I am.  Posted via Mobile Device
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11-24-2012, 01:32 PM
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Re: New Maaco paint - Before and After
Looks great to me!
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11-24-2012, 01:36 PM
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Location: Hyattsville, Maryland
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Re: New Maaco paint - Before and After
Your truck looks great! I think it would look even better with slots back on there IMO
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11-24-2012, 03:31 PM
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Location: Salt Lake City, Utah
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Re: New Maaco paint - Before and After
I like it. Way to go. I can't fathom spending thousands on a paint job for one of these trucks. I say either leave a truck patina, or go the route you did.
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11-24-2012, 04:57 PM
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Location: Walkersville, Maryland
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Re: New Maaco paint - Before and After
Good for you! I'm just up the road outside Frederick MD. My truck already had a "Maaco" paint job on it when I got it earlier this year. I just tell everyone to stay back 30'. Plan to do body work and deal with lots of small things for the near future. Fortunately for me the truck is great mechanically and a pleasure to drive. I keep an eye out for you when I pass thru on the way to the airport.
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11-24-2012, 06:41 PM
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the boat guy
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: springfield mo
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Re: New Maaco paint - Before and After
Looks like they managed to not paint the tires and glass, good job for maaco.
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11-24-2012, 07:25 PM
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Florida Edition
 
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Re: New Maaco paint - Before and After
Money well spent. Looks 90 feet better!
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11-24-2012, 07:59 PM
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Location: Redmond, WA
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Re: New Maaco paint - Before and After
Looks very nice. If it looks good in photos and from 20 feet away, you got your money's worth! Enjoy!
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11-25-2012, 02:16 AM
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Location: Godley, TX
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Re: New Maaco paint - Before and After
glad they worked out for ya. I didn't even know maaco was still around. Had a 57 chevy painted by them in 1983 and I got much more than I paid for. I got paint on my tires, on my wheels, all over the engine's chrome..... ha. It's funny NOW. Not so much then. All depends on the owner and the workers - if they are good, doesn't matter if it's a cheap job, they do it will. If they are lazy bums, like my maaco shop, then you you'll feel like you paid waaaay too much.
Yours looks real nice, like the color combo a lot. Congrats! |
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11-25-2012, 06:59 AM
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Re: New Maaco paint - Before and After
doesnt even look like the same truck looks great
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11-25-2012, 09:48 AM
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Re: New Maaco paint - Before and After
Thanks again everyone!
Tinsmith9, stop by anytime - it'd be great to meet you and see your truck. Posted via Mobile Device
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