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Old 02-24-03, 11:05 AM
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Angry Where to Get Good Paint Job in S. CA

Hi All...

This past weekend... someone has KEYED my entire GS4, and I was so upset.. but after I get over the initial anger, I want to find out if any one of the CL members know where is a good shop to repaint my car in S. CA area? Any suggestions.... ? Thanks!
Old 02-24-03, 11:30 AM
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Is your insurance going to cover it? Who does your local lexus dealer recommend?

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Old 02-24-03, 01:42 PM
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I believe it's Reflections Body Shop near LA, ask Todd from TM he deals with them...

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Old 02-24-03, 01:58 PM
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Yes, Reflections Auto Body, Wilmington, CA

310 830 4102

Ask for Manuel, he does pretty much all of our work.

As was said earlier, cheap work is not good, good work is not cheap!

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Old 02-24-03, 04:34 PM
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Foutain Valley Body Works of M2 located in Fountain Valley. Rated #1 in Orange County.

Fountain Valley
17481 Newhope Street,
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
Phone: (714) 751-8812
Fax: (714) 641-9745
Hours: Monday-Friday 7:30am-5:30pm
Tuesday 7:30am-6:30pm
Saturday 9:00am-12:00pm
Old 02-25-03, 10:44 PM
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Go to Marcos autobody in so. pasadena or San gabriel.... They are well known for using all original parts and turns your car like new.
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Maaco. lol j/k
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Marcos in San Gabriel...the shop was once featured in LA times
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I feel your pain, I had someone key my other car one day, and it was a huge pain in the butt.

If I ever have to get my car painted, I would explain that I want a "Perfect" paint job. If they start making excuses right off the bat, then that is not the place for you to have your car done IMO.

People say nothing is as good as a factory paint job, BS I say! It just requires more time and attention to detail than your larger "insurance shops" are willing to spend on a car, they just churn them in and out. Where are all the custom paint jobs being done in your city, thats probably where you want to go.
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hmm... around how much would a perfect paint job cost?????????
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My guess is around 5k
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If you don't have aftermarket body kit, you can try Euro Tech in Bellflower. They are the contracted body shop for Cerritos Lexus and I have taken my car there before. Recently I refer a friend to get his C320 repaint with the same reason. I was REALLY impress of what a job well done. Ask for Kevin, store owner/manager. Too bad he doesn't want to deal with body kit!
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Thanks Guys for your valuable info., I will give them a call today!
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Just got my car back yesturday and got my kit fixed. Went to a place called Joes Auto Body in Temple City. They did an excellent job on it. You might want to check them out. Ask for Joe, he is the owner.
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Hey Mike, if you have time I would like to see how well they did your kit. You know I want to get my bumper and roof spoiler repainted. How much did they charge you? Thanks!


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