where to get paint

[stealthee]

I wouldn't let Maaco paint a Huffy.

The problem is this. Paint is not cheap. Neither is the labor to do a good paint job. Thats why good paint shops charge $2000 or more for a good paint job. When Maaco can somehow charge $400 to paint an ENTIRE CAR, something doesn't add up. The paint is garabage, and the work is sub sub subpar.

[Scottydoggs]

i went to a local body shop a few years back for my truck to paint a grill and the part that tucks under the bumper,(old one needed to be replace and the replacement wasn't a match) and i paid like 60 bucks, and at a later date had a fender replaced, ins job, but for 30 bucks more they repainted my door sills, the paint wore off from sliding my leg and feet on it for 4 years, perfect match every time, most shops have the paint codes.

just check the shop before hand to see what kind of work they do,( you always see cars 1/2 done sitting around) and if you like what you see, ask for a price for what you need done, is always cheaper if you bring them the parts to be painted, and faster.

[macey43]

i went to a local body shop a few years back for my truck to paint a grill and the part that tucks under the bumper,(old one needed to be replace and the replacement wasn't a match) and i paid like 60 bucks, and at a later date had a fender replaced, ins job, but for 30 bucks more they repainted my door sills, the paint wore off from sliding my leg and feet on it for 4 years, perfect match every time, most shops have the paint codes.

just check the shop before hand to see what kind of work they do,( you always see cars 1/2 done sitting around) and if you like what you see, ask for a price for what you need done, is always cheaper if you bring them the parts to be painted, and faster.

you mean like if i just take the bumper cover straight off right?

[macey43]

I wouldn't let Maaco paint a Huffy.

The problem is this. Paint is not cheap. Neither is the labor to do a good paint job. Thats why good paint shops charge $2000 or more for a good paint job. When Maaco can somehow charge $400 to paint an ENTIRE CAR, something doesn't add up. The paint is garabage, and the work is sub sub subpar.

ya thats what i've always wondered... unless the workers make zero income if not negative haha it just doesnt work