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Old 04-01-08 | 03:47 PM
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http://www.autoprodetailing.com/exterior.html
Went to that place the other day... they didn't reduce the swirl marks... and they buffed the front end of my car until little specs of primer showed everywhere!!! I am really pissed...now I have to get the entire front end repainted... Anyone know of any good places in the east bay area to get my car repainted? Sorry I dont have pictures...I still haven't replaced my camera that got stolen
Old 04-01-08 | 03:50 PM
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Pics of your car after the detailing?
Old 04-01-08 | 03:51 PM
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Originally Posted by inxexisten
http://www.autoprodetailing.com/exterior.html
Went to that place the other day... they didn't reduce the swirl marks... and they buffed the front end of my car until little specs of primer showed everywhere!!! I am really pissed...now I have to get the entire front end repainted... Anyone know of any good places in the east bay area to get my car repainted? Sorry I dont have pictures...I still haven't replaced my camera that got stolen
Wow, did you complain about the detail job? Check our the Norcal section for painting recommendations.
Old 04-01-08 | 03:53 PM
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I would be making them pay for the body shop bill FOR SURE!!
Old 04-01-08 | 03:54 PM
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check out www.autopia.org under the regional forums. You should be able to find a real professional there.
Old 04-01-08 | 03:57 PM
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you should have them pay for your paint job.....
Old 04-01-08 | 03:58 PM
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wow... this is another reason im glad i got starfire pearl the best color
Old 04-01-08 | 04:02 PM
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maybe i can help you out...
Old 04-01-08 | 05:01 PM
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+1 on finding an Autopian.
Old 04-01-08 | 05:49 PM
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Well a Lexus guy recommended them <_<... since I am still not too familiar in norcal I took his word for it... and it was a big mistake
Old 04-02-08 | 12:53 AM
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Go back to the body shop and speak with the owner.

A somewhat similar situation happened to me recently,.. I was just in to get some road paint buffed off.

3 hours later they had buffed off my paint.

The shop agreed to pay over half on the repaint. I agreed and was done with it.

I almost didn't make that second call, saved 200$ with a 5 minute phone call. Its worth a shot, they are responsible.

Though I did complain or make it aware of the missing paint before I left originally. I did like you , left without making reparations for the damage. I did get the bodyshop owner to refer me to his best paint guy. (Which is good). But I then went on the next day, encouraged by some on this forum, to call the guy back and worked the 50/50 deal out.
Old 04-02-08 | 01:03 PM
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Dude that sux! They should pay for it! I feel your pain. When I took my car into Lexus for my 1,000 mile service, the techs ruin the finish on my leather in the front passenger seat. How crappy of the dealership to recommend a place like that for you to go to.
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