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Blump · 03-10-2010, 09:10 PM

I bought my Camaro about two months ago. I bought it pre-owned and paid it off in full. The only problem was that I didn;t get the color I really wanted, which was black. I settled for silver because I just wanted it so bad

However, after looking at pictures on here, I decided that I NEED it in black. (I know taking care of black is a pain in the ass, but I'm up for it). The only place near me that has any credibility near me is Maaco. I was looking at their "signature" paint job, which is their best, for about $2100. I don't know anything about paint, so I was just wondering if anyone has had any experience with them. I don't want to rush into anything. Thanks in advance.

BlownSS · 03-10-2010, 09:11 PM

run.....run away fast.......

*Milk 1027* · 03-10-2010, 09:11 PM

Painting an entire car a different color is going to be a pain. Especially a new one. I wouldn't recommend it at all.

kbs71 · 03-10-2010, 09:12 PM

If you let Maaco paint your Camaro, I'll come kill ya!!!!!

Indpowr · 03-10-2010, 09:12 PM

You are truly NUTS if you paint a good brand new car with Maaco!!! Period..

But, that being said if you paint and change colors except to pay 8-15k. Trust me I did it.

Blump · 03-10-2010, 09:13 PM

Thought so. I know it a stupid question. I don't know anything about paint.

Scrappy Doo · 03-10-2010, 09:14 PM

I'll go buy a gallon of Behr from Home depot and take care of it for ya! I'll only charge $1,500 and it will look better than MAACO.

Seriously,trade or sell your silver and get black.

Blump · 03-10-2010, 09:15 PM

You're on.

And yes, I felt like an asshole just making this thread. I know.

OuSoonersGirl · 03-10-2010, 09:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blump

I bought my Camaro about two months ago. I bought it pre-owned and paid it off in full. The only problem was that I didn;t get the color I really wanted, which was black. I settled for silver because I just wanted it so bad

However, after looking at pictures on here, I decided that I NEED it in black. (I know taking care of black is a pain in the ass, but I'm up for it). The only place near me that has any credibility near me is Maaco. I was looking at their "signature" paint job, which is their best, for about $2100. I don't know anything about paint, so I was just wondering if anyone has had any experience with them. I don't want to rush into anything. Thanks in advance.

Man it's a HUGGGGEEEE pain in the arse to keep it clean. However, you couldn't talk me into getting another color. Love it.

youngoliver · 03-10-2010, 09:17 PM

Don't get rid of your factory paint!!! Please dont!!! haha
Silver is sweet thats what im getn' throw some stripes on it and lower it. Learn to love it haha

Blump · 03-10-2010, 09:19 PM

It already has black and yellow stripes. Absolutely hate the yellow.

youngoliver · 03-10-2010, 09:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blump

It already has black and yellow stripes. Absolutely hate the yellow.

yellow on silver?
you should have waited and got the car the way u wanted it. Especially a car like this.

Got any piks of it?

CloudXTC · 03-10-2010, 09:21 PM

instead of paying 8k, why dont u just sell the car and order another one with your proper color

daphatgrant · 03-10-2010, 09:23 PM

The cheapest I could imagine it being done is around $7K. That'd be cheap though.

03-10-2010, 09:10 PM	#1
Blump : / Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Brick, NJ Posts: 51 View My Garage	New paint job I bought my Camaro about two months ago. I bought it pre-owned and paid it off in full. The only problem was that I didn;t get the color I really wanted, which was black. I settled for silver because I just wanted it so bad However, after looking at pictures on here, I decided that I NEED it in black. (I know taking care of black is a pain in the ass, but I'm up for it). The only place near me that has any credibility near me is Maaco. I was looking at their "signature" paint job, which is their best, for about $2100. I don't know anything about paint, so I was just wondering if anyone has had any experience with them. I don't want to rush into anything. Thanks in advance.

03-10-2010, 09:11 PM	#2
BlownSS Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Lincoln Nebraska Posts: 1,754	run.....run away fast....... __________________ 2010 IOM SS/RS LS3, Hennessey HPE550 Polished Magnuson TVS2300 Supercharger. 3.4 Pulley. Kooks long tube headers / high flow cats. GHL Full exhaust. ZL1 Fuel Pump/ADM FPCM. MSW Bap. JRE ZL1 Race cam with new springs/pushrods/Trunion Upgrade. FIC 850cc injectors. ZR1 Map sensor. CAI Induction. JRE Tune.

03-10-2010, 09:11 PM	#3
Milk 1027 Camaro➎ moderator Drives: '13 BLK 1LE Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: AZ Posts: 13,567 View My Garage	Painting an entire car a different color is going to be a pain. Especially a new one. I wouldn't recommend it at all. __________________

03-10-2010, 09:12 PM	#4
kbs71 I know dats' rite.. Drives: 2010 ABM M6 2SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 46	If you let Maaco paint your Camaro, I'll come kill ya!!!!! __________________ 2010' ABM M6, SS/RS a work in progress. Fastlane CAI ARH 1 7/8" headers and custom 3" stainless X piped exhaust with 5" tips Rear view mirror mounted LED shift light. Pedders Track 2Xa Supercar package with Xa Coilovers. Pfadt 1le swaybars and endlinks front and rear. Rear Tie rods/trailing arms. MGW shifter MPD1 rear spoiler Sullivan Aluminum pedals

03-10-2010, 09:21 PM	#13
CloudXTC Drives: 1LT\|RS\|SIM\|M6\|BA Stereo Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Brampton, Ontario Posts: 1,838	instead of paying 8k, why dont u just sell the car and order another one with your proper color __________________ 1LT \| RS \| M6 \| SIM \| BA Stereo 1000 - [07-23-2009] Order Made at dealer 1100 - [08-04-2009] Preliminary order accepted 2000 - [08-25-2009] Accepted by GM 3000 - [09-01-2009] Accepted by production control TPW = 10-05-2009 3300 - [09-28-2009] Scheduled for production 3400 - [10-01-2009] Broadcast - Being Built 3800 - [10-13-2009] Produced - Built- VIN 2G1xxx54917 4200 - [10-19-2009] Shipped 5000 - [10-19-2009] Delivered to the dealer 6000 - [10-20-2009] Delivered to the customer

03-10-2010, 09:12 PM	#5
Indpowr Account Suspended Drives: Corvette C6 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 6,959 View My Garage	You are truly NUTS if you paint a good brand new car with Maaco!!! Period.. But, that being said if you paint and change colors except to pay 8-15k. Trust me I did it.

03-10-2010, 09:13 PM	#6
Blump : / Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Brick, NJ Posts: 51 View My Garage	Thought so. I know it a stupid question. I don't know anything about paint.

03-10-2010, 09:14 PM	#7
Scrappy Doo Drives: Callaway Rogue Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: W8n 4 Snow, Minnesota Posts: 4,738	I'll go buy a gallon of Behr from Home depot and take care of it for ya! I'll only charge $1,500 and it will look better than MAACO. Seriously,trade or sell your silver and get black.

03-10-2010, 09:15 PM	#8
Blump : / Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Brick, NJ Posts: 51 View My Garage	You're on. And yes, I felt like an asshole just making this thread. I know.

03-10-2010, 09:17 PM	#10
youngoliver Drives: 2SS/RS SIM -- Lifted 99' GMC Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: California Posts: 558	Don't get rid of your factory paint!!! Please dont!!! haha Silver is sweet thats what im getn' throw some stripes on it and lower it. Learn to love it haha

03-10-2010, 09:19 PM	#11
Blump : / Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Brick, NJ Posts: 51 View My Garage	It already has black and yellow stripes. Absolutely hate the yellow.

03-10-2010, 09:23 PM	#14
daphatgrant June '10 Drives: '10 2SS/RS RJT Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Upstate NY (FingerLakes) Posts: 2,395	The cheapest I could imagine it being done is around $7K. That'd be cheap though.

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