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Old 08-10-2016, 01:16 AM
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My car is in some serious need for body work and I am going to repaint the car as well. The car has been in an accident and the body shop the previous owner took it to, did Mickey Mouse work. So I've decided to instead of selling it to get rid of the headache, I'm going to give it some love. The rear quarter panel has a ridiculous amount of bondo and it had been broken off so it's clear that there is too much bondo. Also I don't want the paint it has on now so I have decided that I want to paint it candy Brandywine red. I have done some searching for Z's in this color but this is all I could find. Anybody know any good reputable body shops in southern Cali that will technically put my car back to stock? My front bumper fitment is not good so I will need to buy a new front bumper and the rear bumper needs to be replaced too. Pictures... Thanks for feedback and input.








Old 08-10-2016, 06:34 AM
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https://my350z.com/forum/2003-2009-n...l#post10239018

similar.
maybe try searching "Kandy" - not sure why it seems to be with a K most of the times.
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If I lived in SoCal I'd seriously consider getting paintwork done in Tijuana. Lots of collectors are taking cars there because of the quality and value, but also the looser environmental regulations in Mexico allow use of non-water-based paints. Of course, you need to research and find a good shop. To correctly repair that rear quarter, you may be looking at an expensive repair.
Old 08-10-2016, 07:05 AM
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Originally Posted by dcains
If I lived in SoCal I'd seriously consider getting paintwork done in Tijuana. Lots of collectors are taking cars there because of the quality and value, but also the looser environmental regulations in Mexico allow use of non-water-based paints. Of course, you need to research and find a good shop. To correctly repair that rear quarter, you may be looking at an expensive repair.
And while your at it.... get the car diamond tuck n' rolled. Hahahaha...

We did that back in the day. And yes, we sat and watched 'em do it to avoid the insertion of trash as filler. (Or so the old wives tales would have you know to be true,)

Uhhh yeah, old guys rule.
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