Re: [alfa] maaco paint jobs

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I second what is said below (I have a few muscle cars) I have found that many 
of the best resources do not advertise. They are frequently small shops with 
room for 3-4 cars, they don't advertise because they don't have the room for 
more business. I live in a city of 45,000, I can think of 4 shops that do not 
advertise. They are small shops with a specialization. One guy does just frame 
repair, another does only rust replacement, another only custom fabrication, 
another upholstery, etc. While not cheap, they are not outrageous. (Most have a 
shop rate of about $50.00). Particularly, when you think that there is no 
place else that will even undertake this sort of work. Most of these are run by 
guys in early retirement. They decided they had made a big enough pile and 
quit, or have independent means (pretty common around here for people in their 
50's. If your parents stretched and bought two houses, when they go you are a 
millionaire). They concentrate on Hot Rods and Muscle Cars because that is where 
the money is. (very few foreign cars will recoup the cost of restoration, a 
well selected Muscle Car will). However, most are just Car Guys, and are 
interested in any car which is interesting. They are not distressed by rust, they 
expect it. They take some delight in the unique solution. If anyone south of 
Boston needs a pointer, e-mail me.
Tom Faust
> 
> <The problem that many are now experiencing is that they can't find a shop
> to paint a GTV jewel, beater or otherwise. The three recommended body shops 
> that I personally have investigated are more interested in panel replacement 
> and
> collision repair. There are few resources for restoration in my area.>
> 
> For those having trouble finding a shop to do a paint job/cosmetic
> restoration I offer the following advice:
> 
> Most of the more common body shops are not interested in this type of work.
> However, start hanging out at some local cruise nights, or find out where
> the local hot rod and muscle car guys hang out. Most communities these days
> have one or more very active organizations of this sort.
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