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Run correctly, maaco has a good niche
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Come on, I am at able to keep mine clean for a solid 10 mins and then its all downhill...I thought I had learned my lesson, my first German car was a 1996 VW Jetta VR6 (RIP) and she was black on black as well...told myself after that, will never get black again...so, I guess the lesson is to never say never
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As far as the wax, I believe he used Meguiars but not 100% sure...
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Suggestion · Original poster
Come on, I am at able to keep mine clean for a solid 10 mins and then its all downhill...I thought I had learned my lesson, my first German car was a 1996 VW Jetta VR6 (RIP) and she was black on black as well...told myself after that, will never get black again...so, I guess the lesson is to never say never
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Suggestion · Original poster
Come on, I am at able to keep mine clean for a solid 10 mins and then its all downhill...I thought I had learned my lesson, my first German car was a 1996 VW Jetta VR6 (RIP) and she was black on black as well...told myself after that, will never get black again...so, I guess the lesson is to never say never
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Hello everyone, just wanted to post some pics of my new baby...2003 C4S..just got it a few days ago
Long time fan of this site and just warning all of you...a ton of questions on the way...
Just ordered my V1 a few hours ago and still trying to figure out if it is worth taking the risk of getting a Blinder installed...I was ready to go until I realized they are illegal in CA...enjoy the pics and look forward to chatting soon.
Beautiful, I'm surprised at how good the stock wheels look in that treatment. Now, to slowly start on the slippery slope of modding... May I suggest a silver hood crest?
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Whatever you do, STEP AWAY FROM THIS WEBSITE!!! It will suck cash from you in ways you never dreamed of!
Seriously, love the car and welcome aboard (PLEASE send me cash, I couldn't look away!)
Tim.
I'm starting my hunt for a 996 as well (traded my old one, '02 C2 cab, for an Audi S5 that I am currently selling).
Do you mind if I ask how many miles and what you paid?
Ha ha...no, not repaired at MAACO, thanks for the laugh. I own a MAACO and while we do quality work at a great price, the closest my P car will get to the shop will be the front parking lot. I had to bring it in
on a Sunday to get it detailed...I dont want my workers seeing it, they will all ask for a raise!
Hi Jason, it had 29878 miles on it and I paid 49,900. Not the best and not the worst deal, I live about an hour north of Santa Barbara, CA so there are not too many pre-owned P cars nearby worth looking at. I found this one down in San Diego, a few miles from where my parents live and it had pretty much everything I wanted so I took the leap...and have been smiling ever since
Your car looks great, congrats on the purchase!
In my opinion don't paint the lips, it will look too "donut" spare style on an all black car. The lips break it up a little.
That was what I was concerned about but I really dig the all black look...so, anyone have any pics or know where I can find any of a black 996 with all black rims?
Yes, the detail was finished about 30 seconds before the pictures were taken...detail, pics, back to its storage hole...just four more days until the weekend!
As far as the wax, I believe he used Meguiars but not 100% sure...
well, at least everyone should own a black car once just to learn a lesson. it looks great for that 5 minutes after the wash.
congrats. great ride and it's a great car bone stock (with the addition of some sticky rubber and the right compound brake pads)
5 minutes?! Come on, I am at able to keep mine clean for a solid 10 mins and then its all downhill...I thought I had learned my lesson, my first German car was a 1996 VW Jetta VR6 (RIP) and she was black on black as well...told myself after that, will never get black again...so, I guess the lesson is to never say never
Interesting, what is the difference about a MAACO paint job? I assume, masking rather than removing body work. What else? blending, quality of paint, color sand, spray booth quality, attention to detail?
Well, every MAACO is independently owned and operated so they will all be different. I would put my crew up against pretty much any other body/paint shop out there. I have some very highly skilled workers that when given the appropriate time, can turn out awesome work...the point is that is not MAACO's game...we are in and out quickly at a good price. Will you find a little overspray, yes, a few specs of dirt, yes, a sanding scratch or two, yes...? Sure but you will also pay $500 for a job versus $1000 somewhere else. When ran correctly, MAACO has a good niche. So, pretty much, you get what you pay for...I make more money painting 30 cars a week at a smaller margin than I would 10 at a higher margin. Plus, owners of fine automobiles are very picky, as they should be and the profits go away when you have to fix things to make them perfect. We dont ever promise anything or say anything will turn out perfect. So, my parents got rear ended in their new Lexus, didnt come to my shop...they wanted to fix a few dents and dings on their Camry, came to MAACO as did my 2001 Pathfinder. Hope that clears it up for you...
