ok i searched but could not find a thread on it i live in the eastbay and am looking for a good shop all the ones i know around here have bad habits..

 

What kind of bad habits?

I live literally 1000 yards from about 3-4 paint shops. San Mateo may be far for you and I don't know your price range.

You a squid or a coastie?

 

What do you describe as "bad habits"?

Do they forget to floss after brushing ot do they only use the unofficial non-Bondo brand Bondo?

AFAIK every shop has stuff that they will cut corners on, quality is all dependent on how much you are willing to pay.

If you're that concerned about it paint it yourself.

 

money is really not an option its the short cuts that stand out like a sore thumb i want it done right the first time.

cadillac what you mean by squid or coastie?

 

Gotcha... no Earl or Maaco assembly line jobs. Like I said, there are a few shops near me and one in particular I recommend down here. Let me know if you would consider that drive and I'll hook it up.

A squid is a Navy man and a coastie is a Coast Guard sailor.

Guessing...

 

neither on the service was supposed to go in the corp but lost my fingers before hs graduation. and was rejected yeah id drive out there no problem its only like an hour an half.

 

Look up / talk to a local Mom & Pop body shop.

They usually have higher prices but you can talk to them beforehand and see the setup they have, and they will usually take more time on your car there. Plus it will be local to you.

 

i know most of the local shops around here thats why im looking else where

 

Summit Paint and Body

They don't have a web site but stay real busy. In the lobby there is an album of the cars they've worked on that include a bunh of classics.

If you end up coming out here, let me know. I can keep tabs on them while they work for you.

 

what are you looking to get done?

 

My neighbor is really good. He lives in Concord. Mostly works on older muscle cars and stuff but will take on anything. He did a decent amount of work to my Camaro. Fair pricing as well. He runs his business from his house. PM me if you want his number.

 

Hey Tony!!

Long time, bro.

 

There's a super-excellent high quality detail guy in Novato. My buddy that only works on restoration rebuilds (cars so good, they show up in car magazines) sent me down for some insurance work and it was absolutely perfect........ Normally I do my own paint, but use this guy for blending. Nitro

 

What's up man

I'm around, just working alot these days. I'm in your neck of the woods, I work in Daly City now.

 

I have seen some great work done by Troy in Tracey. Not familiar with cost but nothing is cheap here in N Cal.

 

Still living in Concord?

Maybe we could do lunch or something when all this rain stops.

Amen!

 

lol what do mean by that????

 

he meant navy or coast guard