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Old 05-14-09, 08:42 AM
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Default Recommendations for a Paint Shop in LA?

Anyone know a good paint shop in LA that does good work for cheap?
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Old 05-14-09, 11:38 AM
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You should define "cheap" and what exactly needs to be done. Im sure you can go to the higher end shops like Platinum VIP, but im sure that's out of your price range.
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Im just trying to get a lip kit painted and installed. cheap as in, 200-400? for 3 pieces of the kit
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Originally Posted by KpXMystic
Im just trying to get a lip kit painted and installed. cheap as in, 200-400? for 3 pieces of the kit
i would say 400 for all 3 pieces at the lowest. Usually i've seen 150-200 for the front alone.

Also, install might be more. But im not sure. Your best bet would be to shop around physically because im sure they'll want to see what they're working with.
Old 06-10-09, 09:31 PM
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Default Recommend me a cheap but decent paint guy! Need to respray front bumper cover.

I do not need the best place out there. Since this is for a 2001 Corolla. It has white (non metallic paint). Should be pretty easy to respray.

I just need to respray the front bumper cover. There is no damage to the bumper.

I already got a quote at a place where I've taken my previous cars in but they quoted me $740. Waaaaay to much IMO.

Anyone know if a cheap but decent paint guy??

Please let me know!

I am located in Fullerton, Orange County. The closer the better.
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yea thats wayyyy too much u should be able to find shops that does it for 250-300....
there are lots of repair shop in long beach, wilmington where they recycle cars, most of them are cheap and do a fairly good job
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Anyone else can recommend me a decent paint shop?

Previous guy that painted the front bumper didn't use the appropriate flex compound for plastics. Now my front bumpers paint is starting to peel.

I just want a decent guy that knows what he is doing.

I can even remove the front bumper cover and bring it to the place to make things easier.
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i know a guy, does good work, but i think he charges 225-250 for front bumpers. He's repainting my car right now
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Nice.... i have numerous pits and paint chips from rocks, driving on the 5 is not great for the car
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Originally Posted by AutoCoutureSC
i know a guy, does good work, but i think he charges 225-250 for front bumpers. He's repainting my car right now
That is within my price range.

Do you have his contact information?
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Originally Posted by nwhuey
Nice.... i have numerous pits and paint chips from rocks, driving on the 5 is not great for the car
driving in LA isnt good for the car... lol

when i drive down to vegas it makes me hate the LA roads
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hahaha, i drive to the bay to go home and the 5 is a killer
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Originally Posted by gsrthomas
That is within my price range.

Do you have his contact information?
email me and i will respond with his contact info.

autocouturesc@tmo.blackberry.net
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Paint ain't cheap these days....New regulation calls for environmental friendly water-base paint...

you can give Platinum VIP a call @ 626 472 7847 and ask for Kennedy
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Originally Posted by gsrthomas
Anyone know if a cheap but decent paint guy??

Please let me know!

I am located in Fullerton, Orange County. The closer the better.
Ask and you shall receive...

Beto's Auto Body and Paint
500 S Raymond Ave # D
Fullerton, CA 92831
714-447-8371


Beto did some excellent work on my car (to fix the mess left behind from another crap body shop). Good luck.



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