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Old 07-15-13, 05:58 AM
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recently had platinum vip paint my car , but noticed the paint looks "wavy" under the sun. is this normal and has this happened to anyone else?
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Originally Posted by dorkacho
recently had platinum vip paint my car , but noticed the paint looks "wavy" under the sun. is this normal and has this happened to anyone else?
depends, it might just need to be cut/polished. If you're unsure swing by Platinum and have them take a look at it for you. Ken's legit and won't steer you wrong.


And yes, they do great standard/non-custom work. Have used them on several of my own and friends cars for standard post-accident bodywork.
Old 07-16-13, 12:38 AM
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thanks for your reply

one other thing that's been on my mind, does ken do all the work and just have the other staffs help him? because it seems like their turn around time is very long, but it's understandable if ken's the one that has to do all the work..

if paint has to be re-done, i can't really afford to drop it off for another 3 - 4 weeks
Old 07-18-13, 01:33 PM
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Originally Posted by azfsprt
Sounds like platinum may be a good choice for me since its only 45 mins away. But unlike most people here its just for a refinish needed from an accident, and not a part to be added or modified like the rest of pepz here.

anyone ever try Fountain Valley Body Works? They were rated best of OC for the past 3 years now.
Fountain Valley Body Works is a factory style body shop. My manager took his G37 there to get it painted, given his G is black and it is hard to paint black, but it came out like crap. They did not blend the new paint with the original paint and you can totally tell they did a POS job. I will never take my cars to a factory type body shop, where there are no quality control
Old 07-25-13, 06:53 PM
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are there 2 beto's? one in fullerton and one in long beach? which one is the one that everybody recommends?

another member said beto's is good at oem-type work, but is beto's good at 2 toning lip kits, and using quality paint ?
Old 07-28-13, 10:57 PM
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anyone know a good shop in west los angeles / beverly hills
to paint and install lip kit?
Old 08-03-13, 11:34 PM
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+1 T&L auto body. Had fenders and rear bumper replaced. Resprayed front end, rear bumper, and front doors blended.

This is my first Lexus and my first post.

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T & L Auto Body Shop
9840 Alpaca St
South El Monte, CA 91733
(626) 444-7757
Old 08-04-13, 12:11 AM
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Originally Posted by nolex83
+1 T&L auto body. Had fenders and rear bumper replaced. Resprayed front end, rear bumper, and front doors blended.

This is my first Lexus and my first post.

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T & L Auto Body Shop
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South El Monte, CA 91733
(626) 444-7757
I saw your car at T & L when I had my car there. Nice car and wheels!
Old 08-06-13, 11:05 PM
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Originally Posted by r00kie
I saw your car at T & L when I had my car there. Nice car and wheels!
THank you sir
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Originally Posted by VINCE9164
Anyone worked with them before?
Never heard of them...Prob want to check out Platinum VIP in Irwindale.

www.platinumvipmotors.com
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Originally Posted by D1GP
Never heard of them...Prob want to check out Platinum VIP in Irwindale.

www.platinumvipmotors.com
Already checked in with them too pricey for the same color change
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Originally Posted by VINCE9164
Already checked in with them too pricey for the same color change
Paying for good quality work and warranty...You will not regret it
Old 08-09-13, 01:50 PM
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Originally Posted by D1GP
Paying for good quality work and warranty...You will not regret it
You work for this company? I see your post about this all over the message board.

When i spoke to the owner of the shop, he was very rude.
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^ who did you speak with?
Old 08-14-13, 10:10 AM
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I want to re-spray bumper, hood and fender , too many rock chips on my black IS250


Alliance collision quote me $1,250.00
Fountain bodyworks $1,200.00


What you guys think???


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