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Originally Posted by Solamar
...but would suggest minimizing the prep they do.
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This is the key to getting a decent job from a cut-rate shop. On a Bug, you should remove the bumpers, bumper brackets, all lights & rubber gaskets, wipers, all chrome trim, emblems and door handles, radio antenna, running boards, and all the fixed glass & weatherstripping. Also remove the beading between the fenders & body and leave the fenders hanging loose on the bolts. Same for the rear license plate light housing.
You really don't have to do any of this, but any rubber or trim left on the car will stand a pretty good chance of having overspray on it, or being painted over completely. This is especially true for the fender beading and the rubber gaskets around the lights. And as already mentioned, be sure the car is brought to them clean.
I recently had a Honda Civic painted at a local cheapo shop (not Scheib or Maaco) and it actually turned out fairly decent. Not OEM quality by any means, but not too bad for a little over $2K, including some dent repair and no prep on my part.