Re: IML: Painting your Imperial

I have had four cars painted at Maaco. Two came out great and two didn't. I have heard of others who have had the same experience with higher quality places. It seems to depend on the person who is doing the work, not the price.

Paul W.

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Subject: Re: IML: Painting your Imperial

I've had over eight cars done by them here in Redwood City, Ca. before they changed hands and the body work done for me was good, except for one. Wish I'd have checked before paint job, Oh well! Don't use them since they changed hands 3 times the price and no better job. Met a couple at hot August nights that had a super nice painted Corvair, and asked who did it. They said Maaco in there home town, said he had all his cars painted there. I was shocked and now will check them out here.

Denis 58 Vert & 3-62's

I haven't followed this thread but I am preparing for a repaint of my black 65 Crown. Do these shops like Miracle do minor body work/rust repair? What about the chrome bits? Are they removed or just masked?

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Eric,

I had my 64 Crown done by Miracle Auto Painting in Stockton CA. I was very pleased with the job. I would suggest you visit the different shops and look at a finished product. They should have a couple in various stages of finish to so you can see the process. If they won't let you see that then I would move on to another shop. I also agree that going to black you would be very unhappy. Shops like Miracle & Maaco do so much painting they are pretty good at it. I had a bad experience with Earl Scheib awhile back, so I wouldn't personally recommend them, According to the Sacramento Phone book you have 5 Maaco's and 5 Miracle's to choose from. That should give you a pretty good start. Good luck & keep us updated

George

64 Crown

64 LeBaron