Alternative on Bodyshop?
Originally Posted by yizhao
Wow, didn’t know this was gonna cause so much drama.
First of all, all I’m asking is a place so I can fix up my side skirts. Since I have a lot of respect for the place I got the work done at, I didn’t mention any names.
Also, just to set the record straight, after I got the quote for the work I wanted done (fitment and paint job), I thought it was out of my price range so I told the shop that I just want the fitment and not the paint job (maybe that’s why some people are saying I don’t care about the color?). Then, after I left the shop, I called back and worked out a deal to do the fitment and the color.
What I don’t understand is, some people are almost implying that I deserved the bad work because I got a discount? I really truly don’t understand that logic. I know a reputable shop like the one I went to pride themselves on consistently, on the brand name. I just can’t imagine them having the mindset that they won’t do good work on purpose. I know G35 skirts are hard to fit and the color isn’t the easiest to match, but that’s why I took my car there in the first place, because I had developed a trust relationship with them. With that being said, if the work just couldn’t be done right, I don’t see what I’m doing wrong by seeking alternative solutions?
Lastly, I think the people that are commenting on my car are merely reacting to what they saw when they saw my car that day. The eyes don’t lie.
First of all, all I’m asking is a place so I can fix up my side skirts. Since I have a lot of respect for the place I got the work done at, I didn’t mention any names.
Also, just to set the record straight, after I got the quote for the work I wanted done (fitment and paint job), I thought it was out of my price range so I told the shop that I just want the fitment and not the paint job (maybe that’s why some people are saying I don’t care about the color?). Then, after I left the shop, I called back and worked out a deal to do the fitment and the color.
What I don’t understand is, some people are almost implying that I deserved the bad work because I got a discount? I really truly don’t understand that logic. I know a reputable shop like the one I went to pride themselves on consistently, on the brand name. I just can’t imagine them having the mindset that they won’t do good work on purpose. I know G35 skirts are hard to fit and the color isn’t the easiest to match, but that’s why I took my car there in the first place, because I had developed a trust relationship with them. With that being said, if the work just couldn’t be done right, I don’t see what I’m doing wrong by seeking alternative solutions?
Lastly, I think the people that are commenting on my car are merely reacting to what they saw when they saw my car that day. The eyes don’t lie.
Anywho good luck but when you go up there ask them about blending into the panels and ask them not to add any of the flex additive (yellows the paint) since its on the sides and they are subject to only light buffeting from the wind even though they will tell you its needed... it's not needed from my experience.
Ken
Last edited by Villainous350z; Mar 20, 2008 at 10:02 AM.
Originally Posted by bb1314
I know similar question had been asked before on where to take their cars to for audio installation, body work etc. I have some body work (body kit repainted and refitted, fiberglass work) that needs to be done and I'm in a tight schedule. I do know the big names around here such as Car Toyz 2, Revision, etc so please save the preaching and spend the energy on something else. But as we know the show season is approaching and they're all packed with like 10+ cars in the queue. The outcome is either long wait time or a quick snappy but shxtty job. I'm asking around to see if anyone knows any old school mom and pop body shop that does solid work with reasonable price around NOVA or MD area?
They're relocating to a brand new facility right next to Function. Tell Kevin I referred you.
Thread Starter
da Terminator!
iTrader: (62)
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 9,294
Likes: 1
From: Rockville, MD
Originally Posted by 05-Z
Try Kevin at D&V Autobody....they have experience matching PPW on both Nissan and Infiniti. They are very slow and generally expensive.
They're relocating to a brand new facility right next to Function. Tell Kevin I referred you.
They're relocating to a brand new facility right next to Function. Tell Kevin I referred you.
Originally Posted by bb1314
And your name is? I don't think he knows who 05-Z is
Ethan, thats where I take my Z too. You saw my bodykit when we met up. Kevin is going to be in jamaica next week but will be back on the 28th FYI
ps.. my name is Armando.ahaha
Thread Starter
da Terminator!
iTrader: (62)
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 9,294
Likes: 1
From: Rockville, MD
Originally Posted by mdracer76
You all are doing this wrong.. you should be replacing everything with CF, and then not painting it. 
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
NOLAGG
Misc.
6
Sep 28, 2015 04:14 PM
