my car keyed...

Bimmer28312 · 08-03-2014, 08:56 PM

So my car had been recently vandalized and keyed from my driver side panel to bumper. Actually happened a while ago but now I'm just fed up every time I look at it. Just placed a claim with my insurance so now its time to shop around. I'm located in Fremont bay area and wanted to ask for any awesome paint shops you guys know near my location. All replies welcome thanks!

E46driver · 08-03-2014, 09:07 PM

Got my rear bumper painted by LT for 250 the color was spot on.

Edit: just realized your in the Bay Area.

AnthonyT · 08-03-2014, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Bimmer28312

So my car had been recently vandalized and keyed from my driver side panel to bumper. Actually happened a while ago but now I'm just fed up every time I look at it. Just placed a claim with my insurance so now its time to shop around. I'm located in Fremont bay area and wanted to ask for any awesome paint shops you guys know near my location. All replies welcome thanks!

If you are willing to drive to gilroy, Hogue Brothers does an awesome job if you call ask for Laura. 408-868-5103. My girl got her e90 fixed there.

Or Acura Collision Center in Los Gatos.

Bimmer28312 · 08-03-2014, 09:19 PM

Gilroy isn't to bad. My station's only 20min away so that can work.

Route 16 · 08-03-2014, 09:48 PM

Is it the rear bumper? Go to RPA Body Work in San Jose of Almaden Expressway, the owner's name is Hugo. Get some custom work while you're at it. He redid the whole rear bumper with vents for $400 painted. If it just needs repaint, probably $200 or less. Cool dude, he'll hook up pricing. He's doing custom work on my hood, bumper for my LCI conversion. Here's what he's done to another local. Tell him Jason referred you so I can get a cheaper bill too haha. The more referrals the lesser the payment.

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=993753
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=964117
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=932644 he can do the vents like my rear bumper

gigabyte · 08-03-2014, 09:50 PM

brooks motor cars in Oakland does excellent work.

Bimmer28312 · 08-03-2014, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Route 16

Is it the rear bumper? Go to RPA Body Work in San Jose of Almaden Expressway, the owner's name is Hugo. Get some custom work while you're at it. He redid the whole rear bumper with vents for $400 painted. If it just needs repaint, probably $200 or less. Cool dude, he'll hook up pricing. He's doing custom work on my hood, bumper for my LCI conversion. Here's what he's done to another local. Tell him Jason referred you so I can get a cheaper bill too haha. The more referrals the lesser the payment.

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=993753
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=964117
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=932644 he can do the vents like my rear bumper

I'm liking the work! Hmm maybe I'll get some custom work done of my own.

RuthlessE92 · 08-03-2014, 11:59 PM

Just got my csl trunk, rear bumper and side skirts painted at almaden collision. Paint match is spot on

He's also known as spoolin performance

Route 16 · 08-04-2014, 12:43 AM

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Originally Posted by RuthlessE92

Just got my csl trunk, rear bumper and side skirts painted at almaden collision. Paint match is spot on

He's also known as spoolin performance

Always good to hear good shops. How much do they quote?

Bimmer28312 · 08-04-2014, 12:57 AM

Yes this ∆∆

RuthlessE92 · 08-04-2014, 07:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Route 16

Always good to hear good shops. How much do they quote?

$1500 plus install. His price is pretty high but you get what you pay for

11LMBiSTT · 08-04-2014, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by E46driver

Got my rear bumper painted by LT for 250 the color was spot on.

Edit: just realized your in the Bay Area.

IMO, the absolute worst place you could take it would be LT! Even tho your in the bay area and it wouldn't matter because you wouldn't drive down to SoCal and especially not for a 'you don't know what you'll end up with kind of paint job.' Lol.
I'm sure others will agree or disagree but LT no longer has any sense of ownership over there work unless you throw money at them blindly!

techwhiz · 08-04-2014, 02:40 PM

Don's Body Shop in Castro Valley.
AAA preferred body shop and they do great work.

E46driver · 08-04-2014, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by illistt

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Originally Posted by E46driver

Got my rear bumper painted by LT for 250 the color was spot on.

Edit: just realized your in the Bay Area.

IMO, the absolute worst place you could take it would be LT! Even tho your in the bay area and it wouldn't matter because you wouldn't drive down to SoCal and especially not for a 'you don't know what you'll end up with kind of paint job.' Lol.
I'm sure others will agree or disagree but LT no longer has any sense of ownership over there work unless you throw money at them blindly!

Well I would disagree they painted my front and rear Msport bumpers and they came out great.

ferocity02 · 08-04-2014, 04:09 PM

Out of curiosity, How much is your insurance premium going to go up?

Bimmer28312 · 08-04-2014, 04:42 PM

My deductible is $250 and so far my agent said no increase in my rates. I wasn't to upset as I was planning on having the front number repainted from hwy chip marks etc. So win win for me.

m1ka · 08-06-2014, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by illistt

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Originally Posted by E46driver

Got my rear bumper painted by LT for 250 the color was spot on.

Edit: just realized your in the Bay Area.

IMO, the absolute worst place you could take it would be LT! Even tho your in the bay area and it wouldn't matter because you wouldn't drive down to SoCal and especially not for a 'you don't know what you'll end up with kind of paint job.' Lol.
I'm sure others will agree or disagree but LT no longer has any sense of ownership over there work unless you throw money at them blindly!

Agreed 100% (from first hand experience) and know several others that would agree.

I am shockeddd at their quality control. 👎

Route 16 · 08-06-2014, 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Bimmer28312

My deductible is $250 and so far my agent said no increase in my rates. I wasn't to upset as I was planning on having the front number repainted from hwy chip marks etc. So win win for me.

what insurance company? I want to change my deductible to 250

Spun Crankhub · 08-09-2014, 01:16 AM

I recently changed my deductible from $500 to $250, and it only cost me like $2 more a month. Score.

YMB_F80 · 08-09-2014, 01:32 AM

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Originally Posted by m1ka

Agreed 100% (from first hand experience) and know several others that would agree.

I am shockeddd at their quality control. 👎

I had my whole front end redone and the paint match was 100% from LTMW. I've seen them repaint a bunch of things and colors come out right! I know one guy that brought in a pearl white and LTMW repainted the part until it was 100% even though the costumer didn't complain about it.

Tim07e90 · 08-09-2014, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by illistt

Quote:

Originally Posted by E46driver

Got my rear bumper painted by LT for 250 the color was spot on.

Edit: just realized your in the Bay Area.

IMO, the absolute worst place you could take it would be LT! Even tho your in the bay area and it wouldn't matter because you wouldn't drive down to SoCal and especially not for a 'you don't know what you'll end up with kind of paint job.' Lol.
I'm sure others will agree or disagree but LT no longer has any sense of ownership over there work unless you throw money at them blindly!

^+1

m1ka · 08-09-2014, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Victorwu120

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Originally Posted by m1ka

Agreed 100% (from first hand experience) and know several others that would agree.

I am shockeddd at their quality control. ð

I had my whole front end redone and the paint match was 100% from LTMW. I've seen them repaint a bunch of things and colors come out right! I know one guy that brought in a pearl white and LTMW repainted the part until it was 100% even though the costumer didn't complain about it.

Im sure some people they give 100% but its hit or miss with others.

You get what you pay for. LT will beat most shops prices however with that lower price comes with the gamble of quality work you're going to get.

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Bimmer28312 Major 342 Rep 1,122 Posts Drives: BMW N55 335xi Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: United States iTrader: (0)	Gilroy isn't to bad. My station's only 20min away so that can work.
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Route 16 I got lei'd 844 Rep 7,593 Posts Drives: '10 E90 M3 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Dark Side of the Moon iTrader: (62)	Is it the rear bumper? Go to RPA Body Work in San Jose of Almaden Expressway, the owner's name is Hugo. Get some custom work while you're at it. He redid the whole rear bumper with vents for $400 painted. If it just needs repaint, probably $200 or less. Cool dude, he'll hook up pricing. He's doing custom work on my hood, bumper for my LCI conversion. Here's what he's done to another local. Tell him Jason referred you so I can get a cheaper bill too haha. The more referrals the lesser the payment. http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=993753 http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=964117 http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=932644 he can do the vents like my rear bumper Last edited by Route 16; 08-03-2014 at 09:53 PM..
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RuthlessE92 Lieutenant 45 Rep 561 Posts Drives: 335i E92 Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Everett, WA iTrader: (1)	Just got my csl trunk, rear bumper and side skirts painted at almaden collision. Paint match is spot on He's also known as spoolin performance
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Bimmer28312 Major 342 Rep 1,122 Posts Drives: BMW N55 335xi Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: United States iTrader: (0)	My deductible is $250 and so far my agent said no increase in my rates. I wasn't to upset as I was planning on having the front number repainted from hwy chip marks etc. So win win for me.
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