Where is a good place to get a paint job and body work done?

kogs · 11-18-2007, 02:31 PM

Im new to the area (living in Burnaby), just moved from Lethbridge. Over the past few years ive been slowly accumulating trauma on my car: currently I have about 30+ small door dents, a small hit and run on the front hood (dented it), hail damage on the hood and roof, hit and run on the rear bumper (scratched/gouged-before i bought the car), and even an egging which chipped the clearcoat in some areas). Not to mention all the rock chips from the cheep subaru paint in the front.

So a few days ago i walk out of my house and notice that my drivers quarter panel is all dented in and smashed!... Add that to the list

... Well that was the straw that broke the camels back so-to-speak! haha...i cant live with it anymore, I NEED a paint job and body work!

Ive done lots of searching, and have found nothing. Since I'm new to the area I want someone who is reputable who uses high quality paint (something that will last a long time - i dont know much about paint). If anyone can point me in the right direction please let me know! Thanks!

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mattwalters · 11-18-2007, 03:00 PM

I just had a similar fit and had my '98 LGT painted at Cerna autobody in New Westminster. They did a really good job, actually, and Juan (the owner) is good to deal with. They seem to do a lot of work for Richmond and Burnaby dealerships.

I did have to go back to get them to fix a couple of flaws, but they did so without complaint or additional charge.

-Matt

Dalton · 11-18-2007, 03:08 PM

Since you're in Burnaby; I've been going to Starlite Autobody on MacPherson in Burnaby (South of Imperial) for quite some time now. I'd recommend visiting different shops and getting a feel for them, but definitely give Victor a call at 604-438-9898 and let him know I referred you.

"loomin" and his shop also does fantastic body work from what I hear, send him a PM!

Linkseal · 11-18-2007, 03:59 PM

For the dents on ur car, if the car paint is not damage, you always consider a Dent Doctor....no paint needed, and to save ur time and money for body work..

$90 for fitst big dent, then $5/ for extra one...I spent $110 to remove 4 big dents on my used S4 body (They fix dent for higher end class like Lambo, Landrover, astin martin from whut I refered)

6040-469-9545 (Dent Removal) located on Barnett HWY @ Port Moddy and 10 mins drivng from SFU...

kogs · 11-18-2007, 04:12 PM

Thanks guys, i for sure have to get it painted though...its in really bad shape.

Jockey_Girl · 11-18-2007, 04:48 PM

^ PM Loomin.
does a great job, the shop he works at is awesome (Cosmos Auto Care)

shum_87 · 11-18-2007, 05:06 PM

OT: Lethbridge, eh? I know a couple of friends that grew up there. welcome to vancity.

Loomin's quite the handy man around town and within this subie community.

Oh, and there's also a FAQs thread that's available for quick references for car parts, alignments, wheels, repair, etc.. enjoy!

kogs · 11-18-2007, 05:54 PM

Beauty, thanks guys!

Jockey_Girl · 11-18-2007, 06:18 PM

not to mention that you two basically have identical cars

Bondy007 · 11-18-2007, 07:42 PM

and I miss mine

kogs · 11-18-2007, 09:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jockey_Girl

not to mention that you two basically have identical cars

haha...so we do...except he has some damn nice projectors i see! ill shoot him a pm. Thanks!

mkiv · 11-18-2007, 10:30 PM

AK autoworks...ask for Andy

fukamoto · 11-18-2007, 11:42 PM

AK's not the same since Tommy left

mkiv · 11-19-2007, 12:22 AM

they still do great job..

truenosan · 11-19-2007, 02:21 AM

can bring it by where i work
the painter used to work at a lot of high end shops and is used to painting ferrari's, lambos, the whole 9 yards

11-18-2007, 02:31 PM	#1
kogs Scooby Specialist Member#: 65929 Join Date: Jul 2004 Chapter/Region: VIC Location: New West Vehicle: 2003 WRX MBP	Where is a good place to get a paint job and body work done? Im new to the area (living in Burnaby), just moved from Lethbridge. Over the past few years ive been slowly accumulating trauma on my car: currently I have about 30+ small door dents, a small hit and run on the front hood (dented it), hail damage on the hood and roof, hit and run on the rear bumper (scratched/gouged-before i bought the car), and even an egging which chipped the clearcoat in some areas). Not to mention all the rock chips from the cheep subaru paint in the front. So a few days ago i walk out of my house and notice that my drivers quarter panel is all dented in and smashed!... Add that to the list ... Well that was the straw that broke the camels back so-to-speak! haha...i cant live with it anymore, I NEED a paint job and body work! Ive done lots of searching, and have found nothing. Since I'm new to the area I want someone who is reputable who uses high quality paint (something that will last a long time - i dont know much about paint). If anyone can point me in the right direction please let me know! Thanks! * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

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11-18-2007, 03:00 PM	#2
mattwalters Scooby Newbie Member#: 422 Join Date: Oct 1999 Chapter/Region: VIC Location: GVRD Vehicle: 1998 Legacy 2.5GT Rio Red	I just had a similar fit and had my '98 LGT painted at Cerna autobody in New Westminster. They did a really good job, actually, and Juan (the owner) is good to deal with. They seem to do a lot of work for Richmond and Burnaby dealerships. I did have to go back to get them to fix a couple of flaws, but they did so without complaint or additional charge. -Matt

11-18-2007, 03:08 PM	#3
Dalton Scooby Specialist Member#: 90245 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Vancouver, BC Vehicle: 2004 STi Aspen White	Since you're in Burnaby; I've been going to Starlite Autobody on MacPherson in Burnaby (South of Imperial) for quite some time now. I'd recommend visiting different shops and getting a feel for them, but definitely give Victor a call at 604-438-9898 and let him know I referred you. "loomin" and his shop also does fantastic body work from what I hear, send him a PM!

11-18-2007, 03:59 PM	#4
Linkseal Scooby Guru Member#: 102329 Join Date: Dec 2005 Chapter/Region: VIC Location: Canucks Vehicle: 05 AW Piggy Gone 11 SP TOM'S IS-F	For the dents on ur car, if the car paint is not damage, you always consider a Dent Doctor....no paint needed, and to save ur time and money for body work.. $90 for fitst big dent, then $5/ for extra one...I spent $110 to remove 4 big dents on my used S4 body (They fix dent for higher end class like Lambo, Landrover, astin martin from whut I refered) 6040-469-9545 (Dent Removal) located on Barnett HWY @ Port Moddy and 10 mins drivng from SFU...

11-18-2007, 04:12 PM	#5
kogs Scooby Specialist Member#: 65929 Join Date: Jul 2004 Chapter/Region: VIC Location: New West Vehicle: 2003 WRX MBP	Thanks guys, i for sure have to get it painted though...its in really bad shape.

11-18-2007, 04:48 PM	#6
Jockey_Girl Scooby Specialist Member#: 130455 Join Date: Oct 2006 Chapter/Region: VIC Location: From YVR; Currently in LAX Vehicle: 2000 Impreza 2.5RS White	^ PM Loomin. does a great job, the shop he works at is awesome (Cosmos Auto Care)

11-18-2007, 05:06 PM	#7
shum_87 Scooby Specialist Member#: 129898 Join Date: Oct 2006 Chapter/Region: VIC Location: Vancouver, BC Vehicle: 2001 Impreza OBP	OT: Lethbridge, eh? I know a couple of friends that grew up there. welcome to vancity. Loomin's quite the handy man around town and within this subie community. Oh, and there's also a FAQs thread that's available for quick references for car parts, alignments, wheels, repair, etc.. enjoy!

11-18-2007, 05:54 PM	#8
kogs Scooby Specialist Member#: 65929 Join Date: Jul 2004 Chapter/Region: VIC Location: New West Vehicle: 2003 WRX MBP	Beauty, thanks guys!

11-18-2007, 06:18 PM	#9
Jockey_Girl Scooby Specialist Member#: 130455 Join Date: Oct 2006 Chapter/Region: VIC Location: From YVR; Currently in LAX Vehicle: 2000 Impreza 2.5RS White	not to mention that you two basically have identical cars

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Bondy007 Scooby Specialist Member#: 120301 Join Date: Jul 2006 Chapter/Region: VIC Location: Richmond Vehicle: 2010 Honda Civic EXL Polished Metal Metallic	and I miss mine

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fukamoto Scooby Guru Member#: 13339 Join Date: Dec 2001 Chapter/Region: E. Canada Location: Toronto Vehicle: 2014 SWP WRX Wagon White	AK's not the same since Tommy left

11-19-2007, 12:22 AM	#14
mkiv Scooby Newbie Member#: 151491 Join Date: Jun 2007 Chapter/Region: VIC Location: Richmond BC Vehicle: 07 E92 335i AW	they still do great job..

11-19-2007, 02:21 AM	#15
truenosan Scooby Specialist Member#: 78893 Join Date: Jan 2005 Chapter/Region: VIC Location: Vancouver, BC Canada Vehicle: 2013 Scion FRS	can bring it by where i work the painter used to work at a lot of high end shops and is used to painting ferrari's, lambos, the whole 9 yards