why you getting so upset because i told you i have had 2 people, who do it for a living, give me cheaper prices than that. i said thanks man, i appreciate the offer. no need to get mad

 

PM username 'spic', he does unbelievable work for a good price.

 

im no way shape or form upset....i OWN my business...i quit working for people years ago...and who you going to complain too when they wont fix a problem???the dealership that has no record of knowledge of anything being done behind their back???

end of conversation..

 

ok ok ok, let me clear up everything, i know first hand all about macco. My dad has been paintin car fof 30 years. he knows painters from all around VA and ive grown up around bodyshops my whole life.

1. macco is not good at all! first they buy paint in 5gal drums! its the cheapest quality paint u can find. thats y it cost so less than a good shop. the clear coat fades, if there is any rust on the car they jus sand over it any prime it, not get rid of it so it comes back. the tape work is usually sucky and peels back paint or isnt taped right and leaves paint on molding, etc.

2. its tough to find a good quality paintjob for under 2k (more if it has dents) if you want the person to take it all the way, sand prime, seal, paint, clear. materials have gone sky high lately and is steady rising. you need to spend the money and get a quality paintjob that will last over 2-3years lol.

3. dont trade for a paintjob, (ill give u this is u do this) it most likely wont end out good cuz one of u wont be happy with what u have.

4. if u want a good quality paint job, i can tell u that u can take ur car to Nansemond Auto Body and they do good work, i kno people that work there and they dont cut corners like macco. yes u will pay for it but it will be worth it in the end.

5. if u go to macco, most likely u will hate the paint job in the next 2 years if not as soon as u get it, it will be a paint to paint over when the paint is peeling. (more sanding, more time spent, more money)

my own opinion, man jus spend a lil extra money and get a good quality paint job. DONT TRY AND DO ANYTHING URSELF, it always ends up making things worse on the painter/shop.

now u can find a good painter that wants a side hustle, ALOT of painters dont mind doing side jobs because of the tax free money and usually they can do it in like 2-4 days depending on the job.

well thats the most honest truth your going to find, overall, YOU GET WHAT U PAY FOR, dont go to macco, spend a lil extra and get a good paintjob that will last and look great.

ps. colors like red, orange, yellow, all cost more, also metallics, pearls, etc cost more too.

good luck
-JT

EDIT: nftuatn is right, if a person is doing a job without a good booth the paint will have tons! of trash in it, yes u get what u pay for, i see $1600 being a good price for a person who has their own shop, HINT if u have ur own shop and dont do good work u wont last long!

you really need to go to a person who has a booth and will stand for their work, if not your gunna be screwed!

but hey man, do wat u gotta do, but i cant tell u enough, YOU GET WHAT U PAY FOR!

 

Ive always wondered about the nansemond auto body place, anyone have experiences from them? Its the one in that tiny industrial park right.

 

yes I know most everyone who works there. My dad used to work there. No clue if they have new painters now.

 

i know every person that works at nansemond auto. yeah it right down the street from lowes

the do really good work, and if u find any flaw u take it back and they fix it for you

the owner is Barry Moore and i kno him personally, like i said i kno everyone that works there
-David
-Richard
-Joe
-Joey
-Travis

its a good shop and u get good quality work.

 

Did you know Frank?

and yes Barry and the guys do a good ass job.

 

Frank....ummm.. last name?

 

Pmd