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Habu · 06-25-2011, 10:33 PM

Well it Happened. Wife spent the day doing charity work(walk of life) So thought I'd surprise her and spent the day polishing her Bee. Then took Bee up to show her but on the way had to stop for a red light and Boom! watched the lady accelerate right into my rear end at 25+

will try and post pics later can't bear to look at it right now

One thing I learned is the Camaro can take a good hit to the rear with surprising little visible damage. but I can see the trunk lid doesnt fit and the body 1/4 pnl gaps are quite a bit larger.

So right now I need a good body shop than can MATCH the paint.
any recommendations would be greatly appreciated.

TYVM Robert...

TripleB · 06-25-2011, 11:09 PM

damn robert, sorry to hear about that man. i don't have any recommendations, just wanted to say sorry. sounds like you're okay though and that is the most important thing.

2010SSRSM6 · 06-26-2011, 12:58 AM

What area are you in?

Iwantone2 · 06-26-2011, 01:53 AM

That sucks, Robert! :( At least the damage isn't more than it is. I'm sure that somebody here can and will recommend a good shop.

Habu · 06-26-2011, 12:34 PM

Thanks guy's, Neck and shoulders feeling pretty sore today. Guess I'll go get checked out.

I live in Cerritos-North O/C area so any shops from Long beach to say anaheim would be nice. Kind of leaning toward a Chevy dealership(hoping they might be able to match the paint the best)

Iwantone2 · 06-26-2011, 12:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Habu

Thanks guy's, Neck and shoulders feeling pretty sore today. Guess I'll go get checked out.

I live in Cerritos-North O/C area so any shops from Long beach to say anaheim would be nice. Kind of leaning toward a Chevy dealership(hoping they might be able to match the paint the best)

I remember when I went to get an oil change at my dealership, there was another member there that had just gotten their GFX kit painted. He said that they matched the paint perfectly. Don't know if this is the info you need, as I don't have first-hand experience with this, but the dealership is Connell Chevrolet in Costa Mesa.

Venom_SS · 06-29-2011, 02:00 PM

I would recommend auto explosion in Gardena. One of the best body paint shop I have ever used.

06-25-2011, 10:33 PM	#1
Habu Drives: 2011 srt8 392 & 2010 2ss/rs Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: So Cal Posts: 236 View My Garage	Local quality paint and body repair recommendations Well it Happened. Wife spent the day doing charity work(walk of life) So thought I'd surprise her and spent the day polishing her Bee. Then took Bee up to show her but on the way had to stop for a red light and Boom! watched the lady accelerate right into my rear end at 25+will try and post pics later can't bear to look at it right now One thing I learned is the Camaro can take a good hit to the rear with surprising little visible damage. but I can see the trunk lid doesnt fit and the body 1/4 pnl gaps are quite a bit larger. So right now I need a good body shop than can MATCH the paint. any recommendations would be greatly appreciated. TYVM Robert... __________________ MoveOverPeopleAreRacing!

06-25-2011, 11:09 PM	#2
TripleB SoCal Mayhem Drives: 2017 2LT Hyper Blue Metallic Camaro Join Date: May 2009 Location: Lakewood, California Posts: 5,918 View My Garage	damn robert, sorry to hear about that man. i don't have any recommendations, just wanted to say sorry. sounds like you're okay though and that is the most important thing. __________________

06-26-2011, 12:58 AM	#3
2010SSRSM6 Drives: My wife crazy with my C5 usage. Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: DFW Posts: 6,553 View My Garage	What area are you in? __________________ UNDER CONSTRUCTION......again......

06-26-2011, 01:53 AM	#4
Iwantone2 Voice Of The Voiceless Drives: CGM 1SS RS Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: OC Cali Posts: 9,610 View My Garage	That sucks, Robert! :( At least the damage isn't more than it is. I'm sure that somebody here can and will recommend a good shop. __________________

06-26-2011, 12:34 PM	#5
Habu Drives: 2011 srt8 392 & 2010 2ss/rs Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: So Cal Posts: 236 View My Garage	Thanks guy's, Neck and shoulders feeling pretty sore today. Guess I'll go get checked out. I live in Cerritos-North O/C area so any shops from Long beach to say anaheim would be nice. Kind of leaning toward a Chevy dealership(hoping they might be able to match the paint the best) __________________ MoveOverPeopleAreRacing!

06-29-2011, 02:00 PM	#7
Venom_SS Drives: Camaro SS Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Torrance Posts: 302	I would recommend auto explosion in Gardena. One of the best body paint shop I have ever used.

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