Originally posted by totaleclipse_05Most of the time you are paying for what type of paint they use. Even Maaco doesn't do a bad job painting, but they use crap paint so it only lasts about 2 years or so. For $1600, it should last at least 3-5 years without worries.

the big problem with maaco is reallly the lack of prep, do all the prep work yourself (sanding, removing trim/lights, etc.) and their paint can last a good long time, they don't sand in the grooves or on edges, and they tape off on the trim instead of removing it. do the prep and pay for some extra clear and you can color sand and buff their paint jobs to looking like something better than the factory. also if you take care of it it can last as long as a more expensive paint job. I've done this on several old Jaguars with great results. you just gotta do the prep and finish work yourself, they won't