IllustrationNot your average paint job
A normal paint job puts the color on in one go. Kandy builds it up like stained glass: a sparkling base coat, then several coats of see-through color, then clear. Light dives through the color, bounces off the base and comes back out. That's the glow. It's also why a Kandy car seems to change shade as you walk around it: deep and dark in the shade, almost lit from inside in the sun.
House of Kolor is the name custom painters have trusted for Kandy for decades, and it's what we spray.
How Kandy gets its glow
Pick your flavor
A few of the classic Kandy shades people ask for:
Screens can't do Kandy justice. Come see real samples at the shop, and we can spray a test panel on request.
What we paint
- Classic and collector cars
- Lowriders, hot rods and custom builds
- Trucks
- Motorcycle tanks and parts
- Accent work on a standard repaint, on request: stripes, panels or a single feature color
Who's behind the spray gun
Kandy is new at Maaco Burien, and it's led by shop manager Justin. He has 30 years in the trade and has painted Kandy colors before.
Why every Kandy job is quoted car by car
We don't put a sticker price on Kandy, because no two jobs are the same. The quote depends on the size of the vehicle, the shape the body is in, how much prep and bodywork it needs first, the color, and how many coats it takes to get the depth you want.
Bring the car in and we'll look it over with you, talk color, and give you a written quote before anything starts. Financing is available through Snap Finance.
Questions people ask
How long does a Kandy finish last?
With good clear coat over it and normal care, a long time. Kandy colors are more sensitive to strong sun than solid colors, so garaging the car and keeping it waxed helps it keep its depth.
Can a Kandy panel be repaired if it gets damaged?
Yes, though blending Kandy is harder than blending a standard color, because the shade depends on the number of coats. We keep a record of each job's color mix so a repair can be matched.
Can I see the color before committing?
Yes. Come in and we'll talk through colors, and we can spray a test panel on request.
How long will my car be in the shop?
Plan on about two weeks for a typical Kandy job. Your written quote includes the timeline.