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Congrats! Would you mind telling us how much this cost to have your Miata
painted? Where there was any issues such as dents or rust that were
necessary and included in the price? I would like to get my Miata painted
but fear that it may be cost prohibitive. Thank you.

"XS11E" > wrote in message
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> XS11E > wrote:
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>> XS11E > wrote:
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>>> Maybe tomorrow? Don't know why they didn't get it done Friday?
>>
>> Got call this morning, they are stripping the hood and deck lid to
>> be repainted because the first paint didn't look right.....
>>
>> I reminded them those are the two aluminum panels but they said
>> that wasn't a factor, the problem appeared to be improper
>> preparation.
>>
>> I guess I'm pleased they won't release bad work but I miss my
>> Miata!
>
> They called Monday, said it would be home Tuesday but no car.
>
> Today, it's here! It looks great, they not only painted it but
> detailed EVERYTHING, even the wiper arms are painted dull black.
>
> I imagine it looks much like it did when it was new...
>
> I'm happy and the pidgeons are delighted, they have their bathroom
> back!
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"awkard" > wrote:

> Congrats! Would you mind telling us how much this cost to have
> your Miata painted?

$1,000.00 I've known the guy who runs the shop for years and had
other work done there so that may not be a "walk-in" price.

> Where there was any issues such as dents or rust that were
> necessary > and included in the price?

No dents. I live in Phoenix, AZ and don't understand this word
"rust"? The only way to find a rusted car here is to get one from
somewhere else...

> I would like to get my Miata painted but fear that it may be cost
> prohibitive.

I got one bid of $1,700 which would probably be the top of the line
work, Earl Scheib and Maaco would do it for around $700. I doubt you'd
be happy with their work....



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I just got a 93 BMW 325i painted at Macco for $350~$400 and I've got to say
it's an incredible value at this price. A bit of orange peal but not bad at
all. I guess the main thing on the miata would be making sure they use a
flex paint on the nose and tail. But if you can't come up with big money,
and you don't need perfection, it's worth consideration!

Chris
99BBB


"XS11E" > wrote in message
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> "awkard" > wrote:
>
>> Congrats! Would you mind telling us how much this cost to have
>> your Miata painted?
>
> $1,000.00 I've known the guy who runs the shop for years and had
> other work done there so that may not be a "walk-in" price.
>
>> Where there was any issues such as dents or rust that were
>> necessary > and included in the price?
>
> No dents. I live in Phoenix, AZ and don't understand this word
> "rust"? The only way to find a rusted car here is to get one from
> somewhere else...
>
>> I would like to get my Miata painted but fear that it may be cost
>> prohibitive.
>
> I got one bid of $1,700 which would probably be the top of the line
> work, Earl Scheib and Maaco would do it for around $700. I doubt you'd
> be happy with their work....
>
>
>
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