Painting time....just where to get it done?

[IwantMKIII]

To clarify, whole car as in exterior only! I'm not stripping the entire thing, i don't have time for that.

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With whatever car I get, It will need to be painted so i need to get ideas of where to take it.

I need to keep the paint costs down but i require a clear coat for sure...none of this 200$ MAACO crap.

I found a place in PITT that is reputable and does this for pretty good price (only about $800):


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Chemical Cleaning and Dewaxing
Dual Action Machine Sanding for Adhesion & further Cleaning
Hand Sanded for Adhesion & further Cleaning
Air-blown Dust Removal
Careful Masking/Taping
Tack Cloth Cleaning
Complete Exterior Primer/Sealer
3 Full Exterior Coats of Acrylic Urethane Paint (Single Color)
Each Coat of Paint will include Integrated Clear for Added Gloss & Protection
Exterior Cleaning
Euro Clear Top Coat — a true clear top coat applied after your last coat of paint — a Scheib exclusive that gives your car that super gloss finish.
Euro-Paint Pearl colors
Anyone know a shop that can do comparable that's in the eastern PA, NJ region??

 

[Nick 95 6sp]

Since I'm seeing "...a Scheib exclusive..." am I right to assume this is Earl Scheib? I know the name but not familiar with the quality of their work but I see on their website ( http://www.earlscheib.com/stores.php ) that there are 9 of their shops within about 140 miles of you vs. 300 miles to Pittsburgh. Is there something special about that shop?

 

[IwantMKIII]

Since I'm seeing "...a Scheib exclusive..." am I right to assume this is Earl Scheib? I know the name but not familiar with the quality of their work but I see on their website ( http://www.earlscheib.com/stores.php ) that there are 9 of their shops within about 140 miles of you vs. 300 miles to Pittsburgh. Is there something special about that shop?

yeah, i didn't know it was a chain till later. Someone i know at my school told me about it, i thought it was local to pitt.

still, anyone ever see their work?

 

[ImpulseDrive]

I want to paint my car as the paint is dull as well. I've been researching places like maaco and scheib and almost every single car forum ranging from bmws, mustangs, mazdas and even honda owners doesn't like thier quality / result.

 

[IwantMKIII]

I want to paint my car as the paint is dull as well. I've been researching places like maaco and scheib and almost every single car forum ranging from bmws, mustangs, mazdas and even honda owners doesn't like thier quality / result.

Well the way i figure it is its better than the paint i have now...period

 

[gaboonviper85]

The way I look at it...a cheaper macco job will have your car looking presentable....and it sure as he'll is better then a rust job lol...I hate budgets!!!

 

[empera]

i know a guy who does pretty good work but not sure on how much he will charge, suppose to be painting my car...if i can get my car running by this weekend i'll ask him how much.

 

[IwantMKIII]

i know a guy who does pretty good work but not sure on how much he will charge, suppose to be painting my car...if i can get my car running by this weekend i'll ask him how much.

awesome! Ill will be doing as much prep myself as possible.