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06-28-2010, 02:33 PM
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#1 | | NOOB, Not Quite a Regular!
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Hi,
I just got my hands on a '95 Miata for under $1k, and so you can see why it needs a paint job...
I've already done all the bondo and prep work, I just need to get a cheap spray of single-stage gloss black paint. I called Maaco, and they want $600 +tax... Definitely a little more than what I'd like to pay.
If I can't get it done professionally, I'm going to do it myself , but I'd prefer not to have to.
So, where do you suggest I call for descent BUDGET paint job, anywhere in the lower mainland?
Cheers,
J
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06-28-2010, 07:17 PM
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#2 | | retired
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If you don't agree to Maaco's price, I doubt you would go to a regular bodyshop.
$600 to paint a whole car is a good deal. Not to mention, if you want single stage, you better get that done soon as it won't be available for much longer.
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06-28-2010, 07:26 PM
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#3 | | I STILL don't get it
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wow that seems cheap, i called Ivan's on commercial for front skirt and sides to get painted for $300 itself.
however, i dont know what the major difference of single spray and what a regular paint job is.
is single spray just spraying your panels and no sanding to take off old paint?
anyone explain?
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06-28-2010, 07:40 PM
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#4 | | OMGWTFBBQ is a common word I say everyday
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single stage= clear coat and paint together(not as durable)
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06-28-2010, 09:33 PM
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#5 | | It's like going crazy when you're already nuts
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06-29-2010, 04:20 PM
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#6 | | I STILL don't get it
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what difference would synthetic and acrylic enamel have?
like the difference right after the paint job and 5 years down the road.?
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06-29-2010, 05:40 PM
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#7 | | OMGWTFBBQ is a common word I say everyday
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not sure what synthetic paint is but acrylic enamel is like a plasticy texture and it would be still in good condition 5 years down the road.
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06-30-2010, 02:39 AM
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#8 | | I STILL don't get it
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not too sure either, but I gave them a call and the difference in price for the total job was $200 for the synthetic and acrylic, acrylic being more expensive.
btw op, which maaco did you call.
i asked langley maaco and for a car they quoted $800 but that is with synthetic enamel, single stage, and only outer body. like door wells etc would cost extra
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06-30-2010, 08:02 AM
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#9 | | How I Mod your mother
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I've always been under the impression that a good paint job isnt cheap, and a cheap paint job isnt good ?
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06-30-2010, 08:20 AM
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If you want cheap, take a can of spray paint and do it yourself.
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06-30-2010, 09:31 AM
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#11 | | SFICC-03*
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Originally Posted by Yaminashi  I've always been under the impression that a good paint job isnt cheap, and a cheap paint job isnt good ? | thats correct. a "good" paintjob costs upwards of 5000.
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06-30-2010, 09:32 AM
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#12 | | SFICC-03*
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Originally Posted by joshg_5 Hi,
I just got my hands on a '95 Miata for under $1k, and so you can see why it needs a paint job...
I've already done all the bondo and prep work, I just need to get a cheap spray of single-stage gloss black paint. I called Maaco, and they want $600 +tax... Definitely a little more than what I'd like to pay.
If I can't get it done professionally, I'm going to do it myself , but I'd prefer not to have to.
So, where do you suggest I call for descent BUDGET paint job, anywhere in the lower mainland?
Cheers,
J | is the paint just really dull? maybe a polish could solve your problems.
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07-01-2010, 11:02 AM
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#13 | | NOOB, Not Quite a Regular!
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Originally Posted by asdfpic not too sure either, but I gave them a call and the difference in price for the total job was $200 for the synthetic and acrylic, acrylic being more expensive.
btw op, which maaco did you call.
i asked langley maaco and for a car they quoted $800 but that is with synthetic enamel, single stage, and only outer body. like door wells etc would cost extra | I called the guy in Langley as well. I talked him down to $600 by pushing the fact that it's a Miata, which is quite small...
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07-01-2010, 11:08 AM
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#14 | | NOOB, Not Quite a Regular!
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Originally Posted by unit is the paint just really dull? maybe a polish could solve your problems. | No, there were tons of chips down to the metal, and speckles of white paint all over - I have no idea how that happened... Plus, there were some big dents I had to bondo so I had to repaint anyway.
I've decided to paint it myself. A guy out at Lordco who really knows his sh*t set me up with a great deal on paint etc. He gave me some code for contractors so all in with a gun, 3 gallons of paint (of "good" quality), primer for the bondo, and all of the other equipment necessary I'm out the door for $180! Great deal.
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07-01-2010, 11:10 AM
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#15 | | NOOB, Not Quite a Regular!
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Originally Posted by Yaminashi I've always been under the impression that a good paint job isnt cheap, and a cheap paint job isnt good ? | Mike?
HAHA long time! The sentra is lookin' great!
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07-01-2010, 03:57 PM
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#16 | | I STILL don't get it
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Originally Posted by joshg_5 No, there were tons of chips down to the metal, and speckles of white paint all over - I have no idea how that happened... Plus, there were some big dents I had to bondo so I had to repaint anyway.
I've decided to paint it myself. A guy out at Lordco who really knows his sh*t set me up with a great deal on paint etc. He gave me some code for contractors so all in with a gun, 3 gallons of paint (of "good" quality), primer for the bondo, and all of the other equipment necessary I'm out the door for $180! Great deal. | sounds like a steal.
post pics when you are done, would love to see results and stages you took!
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07-03-2010, 02:43 AM
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#17 | | NOOB, Not Quite a Regular!
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Originally Posted by asdfpic sounds like a steal.
post pics when you are done, would love to see results and stages you took! | Will do! Painting it today (Saturday) so I'll have some pics up later today or tomorrow...
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07-03-2010, 10:04 AM
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#18 | | I STILL don't get it
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haha goodstuff
i just bought some dupont spray from CT to paint some body parts i bought, hopefully the paintmatch is good
not sure how i should adjust for the colour change of the original car colour since its 7 years old.
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07-03-2010, 01:18 PM
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#19 | | NOOB, Not Quite a Regular!
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Originally Posted by asdfpic haha goodstuff
i just bought some dupont spray from CT to paint some body parts i bought, hopefully the paintmatch is good
not sure how i should adjust for the colour change of the original car colour since its 7 years old. | Ahh, I think the would require the touch of a professional... Good luck to yuh!
7 Years isn't bad though, you should be fine. It's an acura so I think they have pretty withstanding paint.
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07-03-2010, 11:09 PM
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#20 | | I STILL don't get it
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Btw which lordco did you go to and which rep did you speak to.
Gotta go soon to pick up some things and a deal never hurts =] Posted via RS Mobile | |
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07-04-2010, 12:06 PM
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#21 | | NOOB, Not Quite a Regular!
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Originally Posted by asdfpic Btw which lordco did you go to and which rep did you speak to.
Gotta go soon to pick up some things and a deal never hurts =] Posted via RS Mobile | Lordco on SW marine. I dealt exclusively with a guy named Jason, he's a paint specialist.
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07-05-2010, 09:50 PM
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#22 | | OMGWTFBBQ is a common word I say everyday
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you got 3 gallons of paint!???
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07-06-2010, 12:56 AM
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#23 | | NOOB, Not Quite a Regular!
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Originally Posted by Nvasion you got 3 gallons of paint!??? | LOL Quarts. Sorry...
I just painted it on Monday, so I'll have pics up tomorrow!
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07-06-2010, 03:06 PM
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In for pics
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07-12-2010, 09:44 PM
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#25 | | Diagonally parked in a parallel universe
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Any pics? Hows the quality of the paint from Lordco???
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