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norcalcam · 02-15-2009, 12:02 AM

hey whats up i have a 93cam 3VZ. it has 194K. the clearcoat is coming off the roof and is starting to peel from the trunk(it looks really bad). i have 17's intake and exhaust. and i was just wondering what should i do? i was think about getting it painted and going all out on it. or i would sell it and get something else.

projectSXV20 · 02-15-2009, 12:40 AM

I got mine repainted at Earl Scheib for a stack (pro4). IMO, the bronze pack (pro1) will do the job cause it really depends on how good the shooters are. I guess the guy that did my car was lazy cause it had way too much over spray. Oh well, learn from mistakes right? Anyway, my $.02

(01 Camry painted gloss black with door jambs, trunk and body work. Painted in Aug 08 and it's holding up real well)

uibalnme · 02-15-2009, 01:55 AM

Earl Shchib sucks a$$. They do some of the crappiest work I've ever seen. Unless you go all out with them, they will not even strip off the old paint. They'll just shoot over what's already on the car. Then in a couple of months the new paint will start flaking off. I speak from experience(my poor 87 Celica), screw shchib. Go to Maaco or a similar shop. I took my last Camry to Maaco, and they did an awesome job. For just under a grand they made the car almost looked factory fresh.

projectSXV20 · 02-15-2009, 02:18 AM

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Originally Posted by uibalnme

Earl Shchib sucks a$$. They do some of the crappiest work I've ever seen. Unless you go all out with them, they will not even strip off the old paint. They'll just shoot over what's already on the car. Then in a couple of months the new paint will start flaking off. I speak from experience(my poor 87 Celica), screw shchib. Go to Maaco or a similar shop. I took my last Camry to Maaco, and they did an awesome job. For just under a grand they made the car almost looked factory fresh.

Yea, too bad I had to learn that the hard way

ONE_to_HATE · 02-15-2009, 05:34 AM

i'd go to www.yelp.com and look for a SMALLer, mom/pops shop with very good ratings.

TheKevin · 02-15-2009, 09:00 AM

do the prep work yourself and bring it to Maaco.

Just a suggestion, when you bring it to Maaco be sure to have enough funds for the payment because sometimes they'll do it for less if you decide to have them do it that day. None of that, "I'll think about it" business

norcalcam · 02-15-2009, 08:52 PM

ya if i went to maaco i would get the best paint job you can get. i was thinking about going there like 8 months ago but i didnt because i heard some bad things. and what could i do engine wise? have it re-built or do a swap for a better engine? thanks for the help