In the fall some aholes keyed up my drivers side door and part of my front drivers quarter panel. Finally got some funds rolling in around Feb. 1 and am going to get it repaired. It will need to be sanded and repainted, Maaco quoted 500, but that seemed high and im unsure how good a job they would do. I live in Orange County and am looking for a place either in LA or OC to get the work done. Anybody know any good spots? Trying to balance price and them doing a good job. Any help would be appreciated!

 

I would NEVER trust Maaco with my Z. And in my opinion, going the cheapest route is not always the best. I'd gladly pay a little more to have the job done right the first time. Call Makito at 7 Apple....from what I hear, they do excellent work there. Located in the LA area

 

rancho is quite far from me but i'd be willing to drive all the way over to Makito to get a quality paint job

 

yeah rancho is a bit far....anybody else?

 

http://www.mobworks.com/

 

m1 autobody at el monte is closer than rancho. we do quality work for many sema cars and are major perfectionists. shoot me a pm with some pictures if youre interested and ill get a quote

 

Xcel Autobody
15218 Parthenia ST.
North Hills, CA 91343
(818) 830-4185

Ask for Che (owner)
They did great work for me. Good luck.

 

Hey I know alot of good shops here in Costa Mesa. I live in the area too and needed work done close by since my z is my dd. Anyway Richards Paint and Body is EXCELLENT!! Everytime I'm there they have porsches, lotus, and ferarri's they work on. Hutchensons is EXPENSIVE but i know they would do a good job. If your thinking of the Maaco in costa mesa, I advise you NOT go. They have had many complaints. if you need more help let me know I live in the area.

I do know another guy that painted my hood for 100 bucks on the scion i used to have. he also painted and got a new rear bumper for me when i got rear ended in it for about 500 bucks. It was "Billy's paint and body" I'm not sure if he's still around.

 

yeah i dropped my wing off at makito about 1 1/2 weeks ago. still waiting for it but when i get it ill let you know. my color is ppw by the way.

 

its a lil out of the way...but no regrets after the job is done... get it done right the first time. Makito @ Seven Apple. 310-972-8529

 

i prefer m1 auto bodyshop
I think they are cheaper than other bodyshop
and they know about the z and make ur car perfection~!

 

I had M1 Autobody do some work on my car and they redid my dad's G35 sedan bumper after he got rear ended. Great work and pricing.

 

+1 on M1. Idk how they had the best price and made my car look so nice. Paint quality is awsome and they realyl know how to repair the body back to OEM. I had the corner of my fender(where it meets the frotn bumper) bashed in adn I had another shop fix it for 250 bucks and it looked a little better but still looked horrible. I have M1 a chance at it for 200 and it looks just like OEM. Can't wait to go back for my rear

 

thanks arch. if anyone needs any paint work done give me a call . we do more than just sell kits on the forums lollll

www.m1autobody.com

were also preferred body shops of many vendors and companies

 

+1

 

decide what u want... pick only two:

cheap
good
fast

a body shop decision will come from that.

 

custom auto craft at 100 N. La Brea. in LA, or their Glendora Shop on Lone Hill has an amazing couple of detail and paint guys. handled my wife's car and they are the fabulous.

 

Agreed.

 

yeah, m1 is great... color match was dead on my front bumper. :silverstone:

 

thanks guys