The truck looks great! I really like that tailgate as well, looks right at home on your rig!
As a side note, I worked at a Maaco as a "paint line technician" a few years back and the work is not hacked like so many people believe. All Maaco's are franchised stores and all stores with the exception of California or Candian locations are required to use either PPG, Dupont, or Sherwin Williams products. As someone who used to do minor body work, sanding, and masking...alot of time goes into each vehicle that comes through the doors....There are numerous "prep packages" to choose from with most people opting for the cheapest one that basically entails sanding for adhesion
Maaco is a great alternative for many people seeking an affordable paint job, but there are a few way to save yourself some money if you have the time and/or skills to do so.
1. Remove as much trim as possbile including wiper arms, antenna, door handles, lock cylinders etc....
2. CLEAN your vehicle exceptionally well!! This includes washing underneath the frame to remove dirt, mud, sand etc... (if the Maaco has to do this, you will be billed more in the end)
3. Prep it yourself! If your not worried about the little dings or dents, wetsand with 320 grit if opting for a single stage (with or without integral clear) If opting for a base/clear job, wetsand with 400 until all paint is dull. (this will knock of ALOT of money on the bill, especially for oversized trucks, remember, the basic single stage paint job is only 249.00
One thing to watch out for is to never ask for a metallic or pearl color in single stage, it just doesn't come out right.
I have had 3 vehicles painted by Maaco and couldn't be happier, you absolutely cannot beat the value for a work/play truck.