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Old 05-31-2013, 04:03 PM
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Hello So Cal :hello:

Wondering what body shops you guys use. I decided to start a little project with the Fit, but don't really know of any body shops. I am located in Pico Rivera , so anything closer to me will be better.


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Old 05-31-2013, 04:58 PM
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What are u looking to do i stay in pico do u own a black fit ??
 
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Old 05-31-2013, 05:13 PM
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I want to respray the whole car. I was looking for a cheap daily, and this Fit I picked up fit the bill right. It's a fixer upper lol.

Yeah I have a black GD.
 
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Old 05-31-2013, 05:27 PM
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It entirely depends on area, location, and customer traffic, but save up at least 1500 if you want a long lasting paint job. Some places will even charge upwards of 3500.

Regardless of the cost, get a portfolio or have them show you some of their previous customers. See if you can see any customers from a few years back.

A paint job is certainly worth big money if it will be done professionally and correctly!
 
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Old 05-31-2013, 05:42 PM
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I have about 4k to play with. I do not want a show stopper paint job, just a good clean one. I am going to be ordering brand new head lights, window molding, rain gutter molding just to make the exterior as fresh as possible.

Is it me or do the JDM tail lights seem to be priced VERY high ? I want to do the conversion but the price point in my eyes seems, a bit much. I have to dig a little deeper see if I can find a deal out there.
 
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Old 05-31-2013, 06:04 PM
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I stay on beverly rd i got a 2012 fit silver license plate says FRSH FIT say hi or honk or flip me off if u see me

also parts i can get a few jsut depends what ya need


hmm panit shop there a place by my job it looks like they do ok work

unless u wanna drive to van nuys i got a friend that gots a shop there

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Scheib of Whittier
11746 Washington Boulevard
Whittier, CA 90606

(562) 945-1303
 
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Old 05-31-2013, 06:18 PM
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Nice, for sure. I doubt I will be flipping you off though lol

OEM parts or aftermarket ? Van Nuys is a MISSION !! haha
 
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Earl Scheib is a hit or miss, they have no steady painters there.
 
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oem i can get discounts aftermarket depends what your looking for suspension, rims, turbo, brakes

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Old 05-31-2013, 06:44 PM
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oh ya other paint shop i know is like a pro shop for paint so yeah they want a good penny
 
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