Looking for a quality Body Shop

[Justin DuBois]

Anyone else having a hard time finding a body shop that knows what to do with these cars?

I'm in the Bay Area.
I need to find someone who keeps to schedule, and budget, and has exceptional skill and experience with restoration.

Suggestions appreciated.

 

[Justin DuBois]

And a unicorn for a mascot. That’s all for now.

No seriously- I really can’t find a shop that WANTS to do body work. They are all gone or something.

 

[Justin DuBois]

Ok, I found a shop to take care of the body restoration:
RCC - Reliance Collision Center
540 Parrott St
San Jose, CA 95112
(408) 282-0280

Stay tuned for progress pictures over the next couple months - and decide for yourself.

I’ll get the initial “before” pictures posted. Lots of work for them. I will have a list of parts to find before they finish, and some of these things are way difficult to locate.

-J

 

[Justin DuBois]

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Ouch - this is the worst rust spot on the car.

 

[Justin DuBois]

Drip moldings people! What is the best way to restore these?

 

[Dusty Landrum]

Hey what's up man? There is a good article on here about restoring these actually. Dustyboner posted not too long ago about the proper chemical to use as well. Hope this helps.

 

[Justin DuBois]

Doner Part!

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[Justin DuBois]

Lot easier to see the bigger side mount IC without the bumper.

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[Justin DuBois]

Pulled some parts to refurbish.

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The front and rear glass is removed.

 

[Justin DuBois]

The good stuff:

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[Dusty Landrum]

So would you recommend these guys? I am also in the bay area and would like to find a really good shop as well.

 

[Justin DuBois]

So would you recommend these guys? I am also in the bay area and would like to find a really good shop as well.

For what I know of so far, Yes!
(we have yet to see the end results of course)

 

[AWD-Tony]

Windows out = you’re going all out and the correct way. I’ve worked at a handful of dealerships for years and never really saw “great” outcomes from all the body shops. Some were okay at best and majority sucked, royally. It’s really hard to find body shops that turn out “like factory”. That are out there but hard to find. Not to mention they also charge a lot. Can’t wait to see the finished product.

 

[Justin DuBois]

more body shop porn

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[Justin DuBois]

Ready for paint next week!

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[Justin DuBois]

040 Deep Black (Mercedes Black)
A75 Logan Silver Metallic (accent color)

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[Ludachris]

Exciting!

 

[Justin DuBois]

I got the chance to see it in person, and it is really quality work. Tracy said there is more wet sand and clear yet to go. I wish I had grabbed a shot of the Logan Silver Metallic on the side skirt, It looks much better than I remember it.

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[Ludachris]

Photos are always hard to gauge for paint, but it looks like it's coming out good. You gotta be really excited now.

 

[Justin DuBois]

Glass in, Bumpers on!

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[951zilla]

What are you going to do about the discontinued moldings? Use the old ones?

 

[Justin DuBois]

What are you going to do about the discontinued moldings? Use the old ones?

Welcome to my current issue.

I’m working with Rich Howell who is experimenting with different restoration methods, which vary depending on the condition of the moldings. It is a constant pain point for us all. Everyone is talking about drip moldings, but there is work needed on the belt moldings too.

When Rich gets some results, I’ll show off his work. Couple more weeks I expect.

If ANYONE has belt, drip, or glass holder parts for sale, please let me know.

Justin

 

[951zilla]

Sounds good let us know. I have a freshly painted car here with garbage for moldings.

 

[Justin DuBois]

Fog lights and hood pins:

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Its all about the curves

 

[951zilla]

That's a really nice paint job its going to be epic once cleaned and polished up. What did it run you cost wise?