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I had a buddy take the MACCO route when they advertised a "special" deal. Turns out after figuring in the body dings and "upgraded" paint he was into it twice the special price. I warned him about the old bait and switch. Anyway, 4 days later when he went to pick it up it was mostly orange peeled. It looked great 30 feet away - but not closer. Since it was his wife's car, the whole idea of her being excited blew up in his face. They even painted over the black plastic hood cowl with the same color as the body. No masking at all there. He had a legitimate claim for repair but was soooooo wizzed he left in a cussing huff. Oh well.

I figure when getting to my painting, I can't go wrong - provided I can read AND follow the instructions given by so many more experienced.

Thanks to all who share!
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paint, it is the prep and it is the paint. the good old fashioned stuff with isocianates is what the pros use.it lasts and does not go flat in 5 yrs. stick with QUALITY PAINT like ppg,sikkens,dupont etc. they all have different quality grades to offer.the commercial trucks come with eurethane enamel that holds a shine and avoids scratches the best.i've heard it's hard to apply.remember that your paint might look great out of the booth but if you want it to look great in 5 yrs it needs to be BEST quality. all paint suppliers make different grades of paint.maaco uses the cheapest crap they can get in volume.enamel house paint from the hardware store is probably better.paint suppliers REQUIRE a particular primer and prep before the colour squirt.remember that your painter is trying to make money,not put the best on your car because it looks good even with crap coming out the door.
my dad is a retired bodyman with 45 yrs experience.i am not a painter (i paint my own cars) but i have an inside view of the industry.and yes, if you can see ANYTHING before the colour coat you will see it!period!
 
A few year ago I had an old Trans Am that was painted in white Imron which is really DuPont's automotive polyurethane coating. 10 years after the paint was applied it looked as good as new. It was completely unaffected by weather. That stuff was indestructable.
 
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