Maaco Ann Arbor (2024)

FAQs

How long does Maaco take to paint? ›

80% of all vehicles we paint are ready in 2-3 business days. You can add a day or two if you have a significant amount of bodywork, need replacement parts, or if your vehicle requires extra preparation to repair existing paint damage.

At Maaco, we offer three paint packages tailored to your specific needs and budget concerns: Basic, Preferred, and Premium.

The experts at Maaco can repair dents, dings and scratches on your vehicle, getting you back on the road to your next adventure.

About us. Maaco Auto Painting & Collision Repair -- a part of the Driven Brands, Inc. family of automotive aftermarket franchise brands based in Charlotte, NC -- is America' Bodyshop.

We sand it again, apply a primer, paint, and when required, we blend into adjacent panels.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Your local Maaco shop helps with repair and maintenance, including rust repairs.

Does Maaco do rocker panels? ›

Maaco offers professional, affordable, quality cosmetic auto repairs to rocker panels, door panels and quarter panels. Car panel repairs don't just make your vehicle look new again.

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We will also repair areas where it is more cost effective to retain the original equipment; damage such as dents, dings, scratches and plastic and fiberglass repair.

Through the 1980s and 1990s, the company ran a television and radio ad campaign featuring the slogan "Uh oh, better get Maaco". With the exception of several years in the 2010s, the catchphrase is still in use today.

Purchasing a MAACO Franchise

Franchise fees run $40,000. Royalties make up 8% of gross sales, with the total initial investment potential expected to range between $250,000 and $350,000. Third-party financing is available, and qualified veterans get a 2% discount on royalty fees for the first six months.

Charlotte, NC

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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.

Painters spend two to four days painting an average-sized room. That's how long it takes to prep, prime, and paint correctly. It's more work, but when you stand back to admire the results, you'll agree it's time well spent.

A paint correction process is necessary for vehicles that need minor to major cosmetic work. The entire procedure involves three steps of cutting compound, which eventually move on to a medium and final polish stage. This can take from two days up to one week depending on the condition of the car's exterior paint job.

The clear coat drying time on cars is about 12 to 48 hours. That said the paint takes around 30 days to get fully cured.