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==What's a "cheapo" paint job?== ===Cheapo application methods=== *Rattle cans *Brushes and rollers *"Powder puff" paint jobs. So-called because historically, hotrodders actually applied paint with powder puffs originally designed to apply makeup. These methods typically leave visible marks indicating that a cheapo method of paint application was used. To properly assess a paint job, you need to look at it in person. When viewing photos of paint jobs (in a magazine, on a website...etc.) there is a crucial factor to keep in mind: the brush or roller marks can be hidden when photographed. This could be done unintentionally, or with "selective" photography methods. Note the two photos below. {| |-valign="top" |[[Image:Cheapo_brush_job1.jpg|thumb|none|400px|A brush-applied paint job appears to look good in a photograph.]] |[[Image:Cheapo_brush_job2.jpg|thumb|none|380px|Another photograph of the same paint job, with different lighting and perspective, reveals clearly visible brush marks.]] |} ===Discount paint franchises=== ====Maaco==== While Maaco shops follow corporate Maaco guidelines, they are all independently owned and operated. So, depending on the management, your local Maaco shop may or may not do quality work. However, in general, when speaking of Maaco, horror stories abound. ''(Research and expand on this specifically, and give examples and proof)''. ====Earl Scheib==== As of 2010, former Earl Scheib franchises are owned and operated completely independently as the franchise has dissolved.
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