Maaco Ann Arbor (2024)

FAQs

How long does Maaco take to paint a car? ›

Vehicle paint jobs usually take 3-5 days, but additional services selected, prep work that is needed and current workload at the location play a part in the turnaround time.

It is not necessary, but we welcome you to! The cleaner your vehicle is, the easier it is to prepare for paint.

We apply a single-stage enamel paint to refresh your vehicle's appearance. Our Basic Service offers a one-year warranty, and gives your car an attractive gloss and accurate color match.

In general, you can expect a body shop to spend between 40 and 80 hours to complete a full paint job for your vehicle. Of course, this isn't the case for all cars.

Basic: The most inexpensive paint job involves as few coats as possible, using synthetic enamel paint. For the basic job, the painters are unlikely to paint areas that are not normally visible, such as the inside of the hood. Basic costs range from $300 to $1,000.

Regular trips through a car wash will keep your vehicle clean quickly and efficiently. Make sure to wait at least 90 days after any body work or paint work to prevent voiding the warranty.

Fortunately, you do not have to remove the entire layer of clear coat to repaint your car. If your car has a clear coat, simply scuff the area you want to paint.

If you don't sand your car before painting, you'll end up with a flawed surface. At a distance, the car might look nice enough for photos. But the uneven, rough top coat will tell a different story up close.

Yes, we do! Washing your vehicle before we paint it is a critical step in ensuring your new paint job comes out fantastic. We cannot effectively apply paint over a dirty vehicle.

Cost of painting your car

In general, expect to pay between $300 and $10,000 for a professional paint job. The upper end of that price range is where we find metal flake, multi-colored, and custom paint jobs, so there's no need to spend that much unless you're prepping your car for a show.

Is it cheaper to paint or wrap a car? ›

Cost is a likely factor in a wrapping vs painting decision: is it cheaper to wrap or paint a car? Paint jobs run from $500 (low quality) or anywhere between $1,000-$5,000 (high-quality). A professional wrap runs between $2,500 to $5,000. There is also a labor cost to remove the wrap that may range between $500-$600.

A vinyl car wrap can save you quite a bit of money, and still look good. Compared to the quality you would get from a cheaper, “budget” paint job, going with vinyl is a no brainer.

If you've just fixed up your car paint after an accident, you might be thinking, “What now?” There are a couple of things to know immediately after a car paint job. Your car should sit for at least 24 hours in a safe, indoor area while the paint cures.

For full coverage and the best color uniformity, you'll likely need between 2 and 4 coats. If you're using a lighter color over a darker primer or existing paint, you might need more coats to achieve full coverage without any show-through.

However, paint does more than just give your car a distinctive look; it protects the body of your vehicle from wear and tear and helps prevent corrosive damage. Therefore, you should paint your car every five years at minimum, especially if you aren't waxing it regularly.

A car paint job is expensive primarily due to the high cost of quality materials, extensive labor involved in preparation and application, the need for specialized equipment and facilities, and compliance with safety and environmental regulations.

When getting car repainted, what is a good job how many coats of paint and cleat coat. After a good prep, which matters the most, it's 2 coats base and 2 coats clear for a deep finish. Depending on how flat the guy can lay clear, you may need to wet sand and buff for a mirror flat finish.

It is estimated that the average cost of a full body respray for a car in the UK will run between £2,700 and £5,000. This is broken down into materials and labour, with the latter often accounting for most of the cost. (Resprays can take anywhere from 15 to 30 hours to complete).