Body shop / Paint job recommendations

jdong · 12-05-2011, 10:18 AM

Recently my car got keyed (http://forums.audiworld.com/showthread.php?t=2817862), so I'm trying to figure out whether or not to get my high-deductible insurance involved...

Does anyone have recommendations for places that do a good job repairing this kind of paint damage in the Bay Area?

Thanks in advance!

MP4.2+6.0 · 12-05-2011, 08:08 PM

On my policy it fits in with comprehensive like broken windshield, rock hits, etc. at $100 rather than the typical $500 collision deductible. Got a repaint on bumper and fender due to Halloween egg incident so I found out the details.

FWIW, I've used Superior Auto Body in San Carlos and B2Perfection in the Sunnyvale area. Both do solid body and paint work.

jdong · 12-06-2011, 12:23 PM

Thanks for the suggestions!

Yeah, I was a moron. I came from a small upscale suburban community where the only thing car insurance was ever used for is accidents. And given my driving history, I considered myself a very low risk driver, so I was trying to penny-pinch on my insurance premiums. I'm definitely burned this time, but I've learned my lesson.

I'll get estimates from these two shops and post back numbers for you guys' enjoyment

12-05-2011, 08:08 PM	#2
MP4.2+6.0 Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Oct 2001 Posts: 3,963	Did you check your deductible on vandalism? On my policy it fits in with comprehensive like broken windshield, rock hits, etc. at $100 rather than the typical $500 collision deductible. Got a repaint on bumper and fender due to Halloween egg incident so I found out the details. FWIW, I've used Superior Auto Body in San Carlos and B2Perfection in the Sunnyvale area. Both do solid body and paint work. __________________ Current #1: '06 D3 A8L W12 brilliant black w/ amaretto; 4 seat setup, CPO; modestly VAG COM lowered, H&R 20mm rear and 12mm front DRs with 275/35 on OEM polished + forged 20's; S8 sway bars (see: rear bar and gen'l D3 bar info and front bar); tweaked 385mm front factory brake mod and matching rear brake mod; matching C6 A6 back headrests (better rear view: headrest tweak); owner installed AMI retrofit with part number details here; uprated fogs; other VAG COM tweaking to suit. Current #2: C5 '00 A6 4.2 ming blue w/ beige, new off showroom floor; Lemiwinks + VAG COM tweaks; smoked tails; RS 6 OEM 18's; RNS-D (CD) Navi On order: 2013 Q5 2.0T hybrid; Scuba blue w/ chestnut sport interior; Euro delivery approx. 7/2013 Prior (each modded): '96 C4 A6 2.8Q, still w/ family; '85 C3 5000S 5 sp FWD; '73 C1 100LS helpful cross reference to a C6 post with MMI and other TSB's that also cover D3 A8's.

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12-06-2011, 12:23 PM	#3
jdong AudiWorld Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 262	Thanks for the suggestions! Yeah, I was a moron. I came from a small upscale suburban community where the only thing car insurance was ever used for is accidents. And given my driving history, I considered myself a very low risk driver, so I was trying to penny-pinch on my insurance premiums. I'm definitely burned this time, but I've learned my lesson. I'll get estimates from these two shops and post back numbers for you guys' enjoyment

12-06-2011, 12:23 PM
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