Hawaii Paint Shop.

cybreed

Hello Everyone, I'm new to the island of Oahu and was wondering does anyone know a good paint shop. I'm looking to do some paint touch up on the front end of my 370Z. Thanks
in advance.

UruZai

I don't know which one is the best but there are a few that most of the members like to go to. The more popular ones are Aiea Collision, Tech One, and GX Auto.

If you have facebook, you should post this question on the VQ I.N.C. Page, you will probably get more responses and maybe hear some experiences with those shops.

PeteZ

I've used Global Auto Repair on Sand Island Rd. They perfectly color-matched hood and front fenders on my PW 2006 350Z. The re-paint is 7 years old and still looks great.

Address: 231 Sand Island Access Rd # B, Honolulu, HI 98619

Phone: (808) 848 – 0344

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cybreed

UraZai,
PeteZ,
Thanks for the info. I'll check em out.

cybreed

I heard lot of comments from people around the island saying Tech One is the place to go for paint. So, I went to Tech One for a quote. I told the guy I want my front bumper, both side skirt and some of the touch up from small rocks on the vehicle. He quotes me for $1800 and he say that just for one side of the skirt, so I say why would I want to paint one side only. He make up some excuse saying he was in the painting process and that he will have the date open for me. I don't know much about the kind of good paint job they provide, but customer suck big time. I was wondering have anyone else used Tech One in Kalihi?

chrischhorn

New to Hawaii eh? You'll learn service sucks in a LOT of places. What color is your car? I've got Pearl White and I got quoted $900 just to paint the front bumper.....not including prep work if needed.....

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cybreed

Chrischhorn,
Yap, you're right about service here on the island. I also got a Pearl White. Did you get your painted? I'm think about going to Aiea Collision. I heard they are good, but is affortable.......lol

chrischhorn

I have not got a paint job yet but I was on the fence about the Stillen front fascia but if I cant decide whether I trust them here to touch it or not, I may not buy it. Another open option for me is still to just wrap the entire car and get rid of the pearl white all together with something a little more "unique." lol.

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cybreed

How bad is your front end? I don't know about wrapping the car, wrapping is good for show cuz is cheaper than painting it .... How much is cost to get it wrap here anyway? Do u know any Z club in Oahu?

chrischhorn

My front end isn't bad. I did do a hack job on installing the front lip though since I was planning on changing to the stillen but now that the quote I got is kind of holding me back, its irritating me.....Stupid me. wrap is still about $2-3k but you do have the option to rip it off later down the road.

The main Z club is VQ I.N.C. Basically all cars with a VQ but its all mostly 350/370z and G35/37's. 1 altima but he is technically a VQ lol. We meet every thursday night at Zippy's in Pearlridge right by the Sears at 7 p.m. Usually only about 10 cars come out. Small island bro lol.

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ak808

I can vouch for gx auto. Had my car repaired by them and they do a very good job. Even fixed the factory paint defects since my car was literally brand new when it was hit. Ask for mike and tell him his korean friend with a 370 sent you

cybreed

Chrischhorn, wow is there anyway can fix your front lip? How much u get the quote for the stillen front?

I heard about VQ INC, but I don't know anyone n is just feel weird to show up at one of the meeting, was wondering if u can tell me more about the club. I used to belong to CYBREED in San Diego back in the 90'. But back then is was a homies crew. We doesn't care what your car looks like....is was all about the brotherhood.

cybreed

Thanks ak808. I'll check GX auto out next week.

ak808

Just a word of advice though. I just had dinner with the owner this past weekend and they are swamped with cars now. Just be sure to ask for wait time and add a few days if you do decide to go with them. That way no is disappointed

chrischhorn

I redid my front lip today and made it more flush and something I can live with. Especially with SCCA rules, if I go stillen front bumper, puts me in modified instead of street prepared....Do I really care to compete heavily right now? Not really but I want to win atleast 1 event

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