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Old Jan 17, 2009 | 06:46 PM
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heyy, i needed get my kit painted, anyone know a good place around SF? for a decent price
Old Jan 17, 2009 | 07:56 PM
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No such thing as a good cheap paint job.

Go to Maco if you want cheap.. and prep it yourself..
Old Jan 18, 2009 | 05:42 AM
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ughh..... i mean good decent price, cheap doesnt mean cheapcheap, just not as expensive =|
Old Jan 18, 2009 | 06:51 AM
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Maaco or earl scheib would be your best bet. But, it's recommended that you do the prepping yourself.
Old Jan 18, 2009 | 07:06 AM
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earl shieb is way better than maaco. my brother got his car painted at maaco and in one month the paint started to chip. my paint job from earl shieb just got scuffed up a little when someone hit my car in a parking lot.
Old Jan 18, 2009 | 07:33 AM
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the prep work takes FOREVER. That's why painting is usually so expensive.
Old Jan 18, 2009 | 06:40 PM
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where are these places. those are kinda just names and jibberish
Old Jan 18, 2009 | 07:10 PM
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Originally Posted by tc-guy
earl shieb is way better than maaco. my brother got his car painted at maaco and in one month the paint started to chip. my paint job from earl shieb just got scuffed up a little when someone hit my car in a parking lot.
Its all about the prep....
Old Jan 19, 2009 | 10:56 PM
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so, where are these places? lol
Old Jan 20, 2009 | 12:23 AM
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Earl Scheib has 2 locations in SF

722 BRANNAN St.
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94103
(415) 863-3657

2920 3rd Street
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94107
(415) 824-2983

It doesn't hurt to Google the names...
Old Jan 20, 2009 | 01:41 AM
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lol sorry, those prices online, is it for 1 bumper? o.O
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Give Peter a call if you're in SF. He's got an autobody shop. I think he does paint and body kit installations and all that. Er---- check with Dray of Scikotics. I dunno his contact info. No idea what prices are.
Old Jan 21, 2009 | 03:41 AM
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Earl Scheib was not a good looking place, looks like it was for beater cars >.<
Old Jan 21, 2009 | 03:41 AM
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Originally Posted by etli
Give Peter a call if you're in SF. He's got an autobody shop. I think he does paint and body kit installations and all that. Er---- check with Dray of Scikotics. I dunno his contact info. No idea what prices are.
which peter you talking about o.o
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He's a new member on Scikotics.
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