Kind of like when you go through an automatic wash. You choose a price. Are you selling the car so it’s all about shining it up or do you want something more long lasting? I pointed to the middle of the chart.
-Yes, sir. That will be 1679 $. You have chosen a finish that will last with shine for about ten years. You have five years guarantee on the paint job. It will be ready in a week. Bring it by the day after tomorrow, 7 AM.
I was standing out on the slot again. Glanced at
the watch. Only 16 minutes had passed since we rolled in.
The day came to turn the car in. The gates were already open. Banging sounds and
grinding noise came from several
booths at the same time. I had
purchased new headlights. The old
glass were tanned and faded.
Can you put these in when you’re
done painting instead of the old
ones?
They didn’t respond, threw the
lights on the seat and nodded.
After three days we couldn’t stay away any
longer. We made a lunch visit. Body work was ongoing and they had started grinding. Dents were corrected and irregularities straightened.
Maaco called after five days.
– The car is ready for pick up, sir.
I went to the shop, walked one lap with the salesmen who explained what corrections had been made, swiped the credit card and.. Goodbye.
The interior ceiling glue detaches in the hot Florida sun which makes the fabric drop. Gluing it won’t work as everything is powdered between ceiling and weave. We went to upholsterer Mike in Cape Coral. He put in new ceiling interior in one hour. Price: 100 dollars.
20 inch rims with tires was purchased off Craigslist a week later.