Smithcreativelab

Hi guys, wondering if anyone has an inside tip on a body shop that does great work around the Southern California area. When I call shops asking for a quote I am being given outrageous prices for paint and install of a front bumper, $750, $1000 etc.

Any advice is much appreciated!

doublecabmel

for a good job, you will have to spend $700- $1000. You can get nice work done, though it will be a minimum if $500. Spend the little extra money and get it done right

Auto Armour Inc

Amatos, west coast specialties, Phil therals, Chapparone auto body. All of those body shops do great work. I work with most of high end body shops in SD area and wouldn't trust any of them except for them.

As for price I agree with doublecabmel, spend a little extra and get it done right!

Matt Andrews

socal is big. Lots of good shops. But if you are in Orange County, East Autobody has Porsches from all over the country sent to them. They are in Orange. Shane East is the owner, 2nd generation. He just did my 964 ducktail. quality work done by the people that you talk to, not low budget laborers that you never see.

991TR

Those aren't outrageous prices. Keep in mind that a shop has to:

- Remove existing bumper
- Prep new bumper
- Test fit new bumper
- Paint/color match new bumper
- Re-fit new bumper

This might sound "easy", but it still might take 1-2 people to do the work, plus cost of material.

With that said, I agree with the comments here--pay the right price for the right work so that you don't devalue your car.

I've used Seven Apples in Torrance for my paint work in the past.