Well, I got rear-ended last night Anyway, instead of replacing the stock bumper with another stock bumper, I would like to get an aftermarket one.

I need recommendations for a good body shop around Raleigh, NC. I usually use Kenny Hawkins (who does AWESOME work), but they won't do body kits. I think Paragon on Capital Blvd is supposed to good, but expensive?

I want them to take the time to make sure fit is spot on, paint is well matched and will be willing to work with me so I can supply the aftermarket bumper instead of getting a stock replacement.

Can anyone give any advice?
Thanks

 

bump

 

I have heard a lot of people recommend Autokolors (SP?) and Haddock's.

 

Have you seen any of their finished work?

 

yes, EricH on here had his DB 350Z done at Autokolors, and I had my JGC done at Haddocks

 

I've used Kenny Hawkins on an RX-8 and a Jaguar XK-8 convertible and the work they did was impeccable. They came highly recommended to me from a guy who had them do work on his Ferrari 308GT. If it's good enough for a Ferrari, it's probably good enough for a Z. The site is http://www.kennyhawkins.com/map.htm and it's nothing special, but don't let it fool you.

-djb

 

Will there be a meet soon, or could I meet up with you sometime to see what kind of work they do?

While I do appreciate the input, as stated in my original post, I have always used Kenny Hawkins for repair, but they told me they won't touch body kits due to usually subpar fitment. If I get an aftermarket bumper, I'm afraid I won't be able to use them. My father and Kenny went to college together and my family knows him very well. They do impeccable work for sure

 

My bad - I totally missed that in your first post.

-djb

 

I havew since sold the JGC, and Eric traded the 350Z for a Viper (how dare he).

But our next meet is this Thursday at 7:30 at Lonestar in Cary if you want to head and out talk to a few people.

 

stay FARRRR away from haddocks.

 

Uh oh. Horror story? Got a recommendation for a good shop?

 

Unfortunately I won't be able to make that. I am living in Mooresville, near Charlotte right. I will be moving to Cary on 15 Sept. Are there any local members you know of who I could PM so see if they would be willing to meet up who have body work done?