Recommendation in L.A. to fix scatch
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My heart stopped for several seconds realizing a fence had toppled over and hit my p-car. It Dented the fuel filler panel and couple of scratch on the side panel. Any recommendation for a body shop for this type of repairs? The dent is not deep enough, it's almost like a door ding. I think the scratch can be buffed out. ANy Rec? Any body have experiences w/ fix a dent services? My first major scratch and boy doe it hurt!!!!!
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I think if you call the Service Department of Beverly Hills Porsche, they could refer you to the dent repair guy they use. Dealers, especially larger dealers, usually know the best dent repair guy locally.
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Try this test: If you run your fingernail over the scratch, and can feel it, it can't be buffed out. They can do wonders with dings, but scratch repair is still behind the times. Chip repair has come a long way, but not scratch repair.
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I wouldn't take BH Porsche's recommendation, whatever it may be.
I had a bad experience at Golden Hammer as well, and that was back when they were "good".
Thankfully, I haven't needed a body shop in a while. I used Brace's in MDR last time, but they did a poor job and I don't think they're in business anymore. I had considered Avio in WLA, and probably should have gone with them.
I had a bad experience at Golden Hammer as well, and that was back when they were "good".
Thankfully, I haven't needed a body shop in a while. I used Brace's in MDR last time, but they did a poor job and I don't think they're in business anymore. I had considered Avio in WLA, and probably should have gone with them.
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I've used Avio on a number of Porsches and Mercedes over the year and they have always been great. I couldn't be happier with their work and their service. I've recommended them to 2 other Rennlisters who were both very happy with them.....
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Avio Coachcraft is pricey, but not the most expensive. They are, however, arguably the best in LA. If you visit them, you are likely to see their lot filled with Porsches, Ferraris, Bentleys, and other high end vehicles. Depending on on the severity of the scratch and where you live, you should contact superior shine, an AMAZING detailer based out of the San Gabriel Valley. Check out http://www.superiorshine.com/
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Thank god out of the ten scratch, 8 of them are surface scratch that a friend's body shop where able to buffed and polished out. He got a magic dent repair guy that came out to his shop, worked w/ his tool and popped out the dent. Now, is If only I can find a dealer that carry the Cobalt Blue touch up kit, I can cover it up before my wife find out.
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They have a AAA rating with the better business bureau, for the 2 members who were un happy, briefly what was your main concern? Quality of work? Late on deadline? Lies?
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bad experience at golden hammer here too, worse experience at avio.
my car was fixed there by the insurance, mercury who probably didnt pay them the regular rates they charge.
yeah they do have alot of expensive cars there but they have horrible attitude/service and unless if you are a good customer probably will not get much better work done than any other shop.
my car was fixed there by the insurance, mercury who probably didnt pay them the regular rates they charge.
yeah they do have alot of expensive cars there but they have horrible attitude/service and unless if you are a good customer probably will not get much better work done than any other shop.
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Let me know about the scratch - I have a scratch that I think can be buffed out in the S4 and I can't find a body shop to do the work here in the San Diego area...
Of course - posting this from the DC house - but someone let me know!
Of course - posting this from the DC house - but someone let me know!
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