[UglyFast88]

I had my car painted at Maaco, I couldn't justify paying $2,000 for a paintjob on a $2,000 car.

I did all of the prep work myself, removed the Taillight assembly, and let them take their time. When they say "when would you like it back?" Don't say Tomorrow. If they have time, they take their time.

I got the middle service, (Ambassador?) With the better paint, clearcoat, rock guard on the lower panels of the door, quarter, and fender, along with the sand and seal for $ 600.00 OTD.

Now, for $600.00, my car looks damn good, and all I have to do if I wanted, is wetsand it and polish.

If your paint is fading, and the luster is gone, you probably didn't get the clearcoat, and you should have.

1. Do the careful prepwork yourself, (that saves a ton of money)
2. Remove the lighting assemblies
3. Fix any small rust sopts and prime before going in
4. Let them take their time
5. Park your car for a week or so after it's done to let the paint
cure
6. Spend the $1,500 you've saved on mods... ;-)

Good luck.