FML ..need a paint-shop
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FML ..need a paint-shop
So I was cruising down hwy 1 on a rainy night a couple on nights ago, and at the last second I saw a cardboard box in the middle of my lane. Having less than a second to react I decided to not swerve given the traffic and conditions at the time ..also it was just cardboard so whatever.
WELL, it turned out NOT to be cardboard, but a WOODEN box. I hit it hard and cringed at the sound. I pulled over as soon as I could to inspect the damage, and thankfully my bumper was not cracked. I also later noticed that the wooden box also took my front plate as a casualty.
But I do need paint work, as per the below pic. I know plenty paint shops, but theyre all for cheaper rebuilt cars. Anyone know of a good quality paint shop that can do the job? I want the re-paint to be almost un-noticable.
Any suggestions?
WELL, it turned out NOT to be cardboard, but a WOODEN box. I hit it hard and cringed at the sound. I pulled over as soon as I could to inspect the damage, and thankfully my bumper was not cracked. I also later noticed that the wooden box also took my front plate as a casualty.
But I do need paint work, as per the below pic. I know plenty paint shops, but theyre all for cheaper rebuilt cars. Anyone know of a good quality paint shop that can do the job? I want the re-paint to be almost un-noticable.
Any suggestions?
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ooo where was that place the IS went to ...
1st Class Autobody in ... Port Coquitlam ... I can honstly say I wasn't in any way a fan of the shop for a number of reasons BUT! the did a good paint job.
1st Class Autobody in ... Port Coquitlam ... I can honstly say I wasn't in any way a fan of the shop for a number of reasons BUT! the did a good paint job.
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..anyone else? I wanna get this done asap as it looks like I might be selling the car as well.
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FYI:
Just as a reference, four different shops that I went to quoted me all around $600 for the job. The bumper needs to be removed and completely repainted. Getting it done this week.
FML.. lol
Just as a reference, four different shops that I went to quoted me all around $600 for the job. The bumper needs to be removed and completely repainted. Getting it done this week.
FML.. lol
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Boo indeed!
If it makes you feel better, my German windows are malfunctioning sparatically and BMWs solution was to replace both window motors and both balancer thingys that tell the window where it is in space ... but since my windows only don't work below 7degrees I've opted to do nothing
If it makes you feel better, my German windows are malfunctioning sparatically and BMWs solution was to replace both window motors and both balancer thingys that tell the window where it is in space ... but since my windows only don't work below 7degrees I've opted to do nothing
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vieta is really good... vancity autobody on kingsway is a small, asian owned shop, that does pretty good work... their painter is one of the only guys i will allow to paint my vehicles... the other is at vieta...
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Boo indeed!
If it makes you feel better, my German windows are malfunctioning sparatically and BMWs solution was to replace both window motors and both balancer thingys that tell the window where it is in space ... but since my windows only don't work below 7degrees I've opted to do nothing
If it makes you feel better, my German windows are malfunctioning sparatically and BMWs solution was to replace both window motors and both balancer thingys that tell the window where it is in space ... but since my windows only don't work below 7degrees I've opted to do nothing
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lol, only in the cold; I can't blame him though, I don't like the cold either.
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So I got it done today.. it looks good, nice and new. Xcept the 'nice and new' doesn't exactly match the rest of my car. FML again..
I guess none of the plastic bumpers or side skirts are exactly the same as the body, but still :-(
I guess none of the plastic bumpers or side skirts are exactly the same as the body, but still :-(
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