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Good bodyshop in LA

Old Nov 17, 2003 | 03:34 PM
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Good bodyshop in LA

I'm looking to put on a bodykit for my w203 and wanted to see which bodyshops you guys have had positive experiences with. I need to paint job to be excellent, not crappy with bubbles, lint, and whatnot stuck on there lol.

Thanks for your feedback.
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Old Nov 17, 2003 | 07:39 PM
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Re: Good bodyshop in LA

Originally posted by oggle
I'm looking to put on a bodykit for my w203 and wanted to see which bodyshops you guys have had positive experiences with. I need to paint job to be excellent, not crappy with bubbles, lint, and whatnot stuck on there lol.

Thanks for your feedback.

You finally putting that AMG kit on?? Call my shop guy Edson 818 212 8848. He is good and cheap just the way you like it
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Old Nov 17, 2003 | 10:14 PM
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Re: Re: Good bodyshop in LA

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You finally putting that AMG kit on?? Call my shop guy Edson 818 212 8848. He is good and cheap just the way you like it
LOL is he all the way up in Northridge? How am I gonna get my a$$ back to LA? Haha you gonna drive me back in your pimp-mobile?
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Old Nov 18, 2003 | 12:14 AM
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Try Bistagne Bros in Glendale. They do good work.
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Old Nov 18, 2003 | 12:25 AM
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Pro-Am Auto Body in Burbank did my kit. They do great work and have reasonable prices.



A word of caution - New Tech Auto Body in Glendale is HORRIBLE. If you want all the details on how I know this PM me. lol
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Old Nov 18, 2003 | 01:38 AM
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call auto-network in rosemead they do good work there too
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Old Nov 18, 2003 | 02:39 AM
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Doesnt TWS do bodykits? Its a long drive but they do exellent work.
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Old Nov 18, 2003 | 07:17 AM
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www.autobodyweks.com they are in el monte.....
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Old Nov 18, 2003 | 12:33 PM
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Re: Re: Re: Good bodyshop in LA

Originally posted by oggle
LOL is he all the way up in Northridge? How am I gonna get my a$$ back to LA? Haha you gonna drive me back in your pimp-mobile?

To 'whiteville'?? Heck no! They prolly think I'm gonna do their gardening or something I heard the MTA is off strike
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Old Nov 18, 2003 | 12:57 PM
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i hear a place in san gabriel called Durans is supposed to be good.
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Bastolli in inglewood is good. its right next to west coast. where shaq gets his cars done.
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Old Nov 18, 2003 | 08:54 PM
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Do you guys have phone numbers for these shops? Thanks.
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Old Nov 18, 2003 | 09:17 PM
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what kit you putting on?
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