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Old Nov 28, 2008 | 09:36 PM
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Auto Body Shop in So Cal?

Need help finding a good body shop near the S.F. Valley or even O.C. Just got in an accident and need a reputable body shop. i mean a shop that will give a factory paint job (3 coats plus clear coat) and not a one coat job. Plus give a legitimate repair instead of cutting corners to get the job from the insurance company. thanks.
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Old Nov 28, 2008 | 10:46 PM
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Good luck finding a quality body shop..Man there are sooo many flakes out there that all they want to do is cut corners,quality,and everything else...They just want to screw you for as much money as possible..Then when they find out it's insurance they jack up the prices big time...I wish you good luck finding somebody quality..Let me know if you find anybody really really really really goood.....
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Old Nov 28, 2008 | 11:08 PM
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i agree 100%. I once had a paint job on my honda and the paint started to chip away in about a year or so.
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Old Nov 28, 2008 | 11:51 PM
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Yeah I have had experience with that as well
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Old Nov 29, 2008 | 03:25 AM
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I know an extremely high-end body shop, only work on the high-end cars. They are pricy but they do the job PERFECTLY, PM me if you wanna get info.
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Old Nov 29, 2008 | 04:02 AM
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all youguys can do is complaining or what?
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Old Nov 29, 2008 | 11:02 AM
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Holmes Body Shop... They did top notch work when I took my G there after being hit on the freeway... Their paint-matching was DEAD-ON and is actually holding up better than the stupid OEM paint... Go figure... But yeah, there are locations in Santa Monica, Woodland Hills, Westlake Village, and Canoga Park... Give'em a call man, you won't be dissapointed... http://www.holmesbodyshop.com/location.php
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Old Nov 29, 2008 | 11:37 AM
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Originally Posted by gamedog
Holmes Body Shop... They did top notch work when I took my G there after being hit on the freeway... Their paint-matching was DEAD-ON and is actually holding up better than the stupid OEM paint... Go figure... But yeah, there are locations in Santa Monica, Woodland Hills, Westlake Village, and Canoga Park... Give'em a call man, you won't be dissapointed... http://www.holmesbodyshop.com/location.php
Actually, they are on the list from my insurance company. By chance did u ever ask them how many coats of paint and clear coats to they did on ur car?
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Old Nov 29, 2008 | 11:47 AM
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No i actually didn't bro... All I know is the work came out GREAT... Everything matched perfectly...
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Old Nov 29, 2008 | 12:30 PM
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I can recommend Colonial Coach on Chatsworth Street in Northridge. They’re not cheap but they do excellent work. And they're approved by most insurance companies.
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Old Nov 29, 2008 | 02:15 PM
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http://www.sterlingcollisioncenter.com/

They work on high-end cars, but OC might be a little out of the way for you.
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Old Nov 29, 2008 | 02:49 PM
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my car is at a place called douges customs irght now... approved by state farm.. been great for me in the past.
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Old Nov 29, 2008 | 02:50 PM
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+1 for Holmes.

They take a long time cuz they do a good job.

They're also expensive as ****, but if insurance is paying for it, who cares?
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Old Nov 29, 2008 | 09:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Chekov
I can recommend Colonial Coach on Chatsworth Street in Northridge. They’re not cheap but they do excellent work. And they're approved by most insurance companies.
I've taken my other car there in the past. They are ok, but I could not remember if my honda's paint (hood paint is chipping off) is from there or some other place.
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Old Nov 29, 2008 | 10:15 PM
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