Needed: body shop in orange county

platyperz · 03-04-2010, 12:31 PM

This is not good. I dinged my fender right above the wheel well on one of those yellow posts at the bank, so I need a reputable body shop to fix it, color match it, and detail the entire paint while they're at it.

I really would like somebody that can work well and add as little body filler as possible. I live in central/south orange county...any suggestions?

Boba · 03-09-2010, 11:51 AM

Do you have a picture of the ding? I'm guessing from prior experience that you are looking at ~$600+ for the repair. If it's only a ding and not too serious, you can just go to a dent remover to remove the dent and repair the paint yourself by wetsanding and using touch up paint.

Edit: Also, another reason I don't suggest re-painting the fender is 1.) the paint body shops use will never match up 100% with the OEM paint no matter how good the shop is, and you will be able to tell by the OEM orange peel vs. an aftermarket one, and 2.) when selling your car, you do not want to go through the hassle of telling the buyer (private or dealer) that the fender was entirely repainted due to some ding.

Last alternative you can do is to basically paint the ding yourself. Cover up the area surrounding the ding with layers of newspaper, strip the paint on the ding to its bare metal, sand, apply primer, and paint with addition of clear coat (buy a pint from body shop) by using a automotive spray gun or something similar.

Just a few suggestions for you to consider

03Z33 · 03-09-2010, 08:22 PM

A-One Autobody
18081 Redondo Circle
Huntington Beach, CA
(714) 848-3001‎

Ask for Wayne, very good quality work and reasonable pricing and turnaround.

platyperz · 03-11-2010, 12:24 PM

I hate the freaking ding. I'll take a picture and post it.

boosted180 · 03-15-2010, 10:21 AM

a friend of mine has a body shop in long beach. very good quality work. look up "quality assured collision". i may be able to get him to give you a discount.

platyperz · 03-15-2010, 11:22 PM

Here are the pictures...I hate the "ding"

SoCal 370Z · 03-16-2010, 12:01 AM

Wee bit more than a ding—that's a crease and a dent. Only a body shop can get it right. PM the Stillen contacts here and ask who they use.

Xan · 03-16-2010, 12:06 AM

$237 gets you a new fender. Have a good shop spray some paint on it and at least you're sure it's going to look like new. That's what I would do...

platyperz · 03-16-2010, 11:55 AM

Yikes, I was hoping to get it straightened and a little body filler added + color match, but if a fender is $237 maybe that is the way to go.

Jeffblue · 03-16-2010, 11:59 AM

doesn't look like any paint was removed from your car... looks more like the post just added a streak of yellow/orange. was paint actually scraped?

blues2k03 · 03-16-2010, 03:11 PM

Precision collision in Laguna Niguel, off Avery and Camino Capistrano

platyperz · 03-16-2010, 11:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jeffblue

doesn't look like any paint was removed from your car... looks more like the post just added a streak of yellow/orange. was paint actually scraped?

No paint scraped off

wishihadnav · 03-17-2010, 04:56 PM

you might be able to get that out through a paintless dent guy..PM me if you need a number...if not, try Mobworks in Orange.

platyperz · 03-17-2010, 07:03 PM

Just got a quote and it was a bit high - still reasonable for the amount of work that needs to be done.

The guy at the body shop recommemded a paintless dent guy(like wishihadnav did) and I gave him a call, he will come by work tomorrow and see what he can do.

boosted370z · 03-23-2010, 10:19 AM

I know a place out in azuza area... pm me if you are interested and I can give you info so you can get an estimate. Another spot is in Carson near the HG casino off 605.. which ever is closer to you.

03-04-2010, 12:31 PM	#1 (permalink)
platyperz Base Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 81 Drives: 370Z PG A7 Rep Power: 15	Needed: body shop in orange county This is not good. I dinged my fender right above the wheel well on one of those yellow posts at the bank, so I need a reputable body shop to fix it, color match it, and detail the entire paint while they're at it. I really would like somebody that can work well and add as little body filler as possible. I live in central/south orange county...any suggestions?

03-09-2010, 11:51 AM	#2 (permalink)
Boba Southern California Region Moderator Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: LA, Socal Posts: 93 Drives: 350z Rep Power: 16	Do you have a picture of the ding? I'm guessing from prior experience that you are looking at ~$600+ for the repair. If it's only a ding and not too serious, you can just go to a dent remover to remove the dent and repair the paint yourself by wetsanding and using touch up paint. Edit: Also, another reason I don't suggest re-painting the fender is 1.) the paint body shops use will never match up 100% with the OEM paint no matter how good the shop is, and you will be able to tell by the OEM orange peel vs. an aftermarket one, and 2.) when selling your car, you do not want to go through the hassle of telling the buyer (private or dealer) that the fender was entirely repainted due to some ding. Last alternative you can do is to basically paint the ding yourself. Cover up the area surrounding the ding with layers of newspaper, strip the paint on the ding to its bare metal, sand, apply primer, and paint with addition of clear coat (buy a pint from body shop) by using a automotive spray gun or something similar. Just a few suggestions for you to consider __________________ Do you want a regional marketplace & buyer & seller feedback system? Vote here! * PM me for assistance in the Socal forum. * Please read the forum rules before posting. Last edited by Boba; 03-09-2010 at 11:58 AM.

03-16-2010, 12:01 AM	#7 (permalink)
SoCal 370Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: US of A Posts: 2,842 Drives: Answers Rep Power: 33	Wee bit more than a ding—that's a crease and a dent. Only a body shop can get it right. PM the Stillen contacts here and ask who they use. __________________ ( Click to show/hide ) Why I NEVER say NO to the Panda Lou Fusz!!!

03-16-2010, 03:11 PM	#11 (permalink)
blues2k03 Base Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 3 Drives: 03 Honda S2k Blue M6 Rep Power: 15	Precision collision in Laguna Niguel, off Avery and Camino Capistrano Last edited by blues2k03; 03-17-2010 at 07:41 AM.

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03Z33 Base Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: socal Posts: 232 Drives: BRZ Rep Power: 15	A-One Autobody 18081 Redondo Circle Huntington Beach, CA (714) 848-3001‎ Ask for Wayne, very good quality work and reasonable pricing and turnaround.

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platyperz Base Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 81 Drives: 370Z PG A7 Rep Power: 15	I hate the freaking ding. I'll take a picture and post it.

03-15-2010, 10:21 AM	#5 (permalink)
boosted180 Base Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: long beach Posts: 188 Drives: '09 370z sport 6m Rep Power: 15	a friend of mine has a body shop in long beach. very good quality work. look up "quality assured collision". i may be able to get him to give you a discount.

03-15-2010, 11:22 PM	#6 (permalink)
platyperz Base Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 81 Drives: 370Z PG A7 Rep Power: 15	Here are the pictures...I hate the "ding"

03-16-2010, 12:06 AM	#8 (permalink)
Xan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: MA Posts:99999999999999 Posts: 3,301 Drives: 370Z 40th Aniversary Rep Power: 24	$237 gets you a new fender. Have a good shop spray some paint on it and at least you're sure it's going to look like new. That's what I would do...

03-16-2010, 11:55 AM	#9 (permalink)
platyperz Base Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 81 Drives: 370Z PG A7 Rep Power: 15	Yikes, I was hoping to get it straightened and a little body filler added + color match, but if a fender is $237 maybe that is the way to go.

03-16-2010, 11:59 AM	#10 (permalink)
Jeffblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: NY Age: 36 Posts: 9,192 Drives: Z32TT & 335xi Coupe Rep Power: 37	doesn't look like any paint was removed from your car... looks more like the post just added a streak of yellow/orange. was paint actually scraped?

03-17-2010, 04:56 PM	#13 (permalink)
wishihadnav A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: 90090 Posts: 1,851 Drives: Force Fed Nismo Rep Power: 183	you might be able to get that out through a paintless dent guy..PM me if you need a number...if not, try Mobworks in Orange.

03-17-2010, 07:03 PM	#14 (permalink)
platyperz Base Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 81 Drives: 370Z PG A7 Rep Power: 15	Just got a quote and it was a bit high - still reasonable for the amount of work that needs to be done. The guy at the body shop recommemded a paintless dent guy(like wishihadnav did) and I gave him a call, he will come by work tomorrow and see what he can do.

03-23-2010, 10:19 AM	#15 (permalink)
boosted370z Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Beach Cities Posts: 8 Drives: Z34 Rep Power: 15	I know a place out in azuza area... pm me if you are interested and I can give you info so you can get an estimate. Another spot is in Carson near the HG casino off 605.. which ever is closer to you.