daddyg

Sadly, I put a 5 inch gash in the lower metal panel beneath the door right by the wheelwell. Managed to do that stupid task by scraping a curb trying to make a sharp turn in a parking garage. It's not highly visible, but I know it's there and I dont' want it to start rusting.

The scratch has dented some of the metal and will need to be repaired and primed/painted. Im guessing it will cost around $1000.00

Anyone know of any places in Toronto that do reliable body work?

I am sure the dealership would do it for a hefty price.

Thanks

DARKMAZ8

you know that you'll need to repaint the entire side. Is the scratch that noticable?

Try some touch up paint and clear coat it.

daddyg

The problem is that it has also dented some of the metal about 1/4 inch in - so just painting it will not help.

It's not so much the visibility, it's just that hateful feeling that the car has a bad scratch and that the metal will rust.

DARKMAZ8

well it's your call. Usually, dent doctor can pull out small dents. Then you can touch it up yourself. Thing is, if you get it done at a body shop. They'll have to match the paint by painting the entire side of the car. Not worth it imo. I'd rather keep the car all original.

lancesir

Velocity up by Hwy 7 and McCowan does a good job, and at a good price as well. I hope it won't cost you $1k though.

Check out

http://www.velocityautobody.com

There's a coupon on the site for 10% off. Ask for Barry and show him the coupon when you get your quote/work order.

gorally

I did the same thing to mine scarping the bottom of the skirt. it is about 12 inches and dent. I got quote from a shop on Markham and 16 and they quote me about 300. I don't think you need 1K for that job. He even can fix some of other hairline scratch.

GoesLikeStink

I "discovered" a bad scratch on my car just below the left yellow strip at the front wheel arch when I came out of a Canadian Tire (even though I had parked miles away from the door!!).

About 1" by 1" but down to the metal, paint is completely gone. No dent, just no paint

Anyone any suggestions for a place to get this fixed. If it was smaller and not down to the metal I'd touch it up myself, but this needs a pro. Any idea also how much this might cost to get fixed?

Thanks for any ideas.

bean438

See if they have a "Paint Melt" franchise in your area. I just had some repair work to my roof.

They did not paint the whole roof, but only the damaged area, and then clear coated the entire roof.

I cannot see where they painted.

GoesLikeStink

Thanks for the suggestion but I can't find any "Paint Melt" anywhere...tried google with "paint melt", "paint melt franchise", "paint melt winnipeg" but couldn't find anything.

Do you have any other details?

Thanks.

GoesLikeStink

Velocity look good....hey their "gallery" consists of only 1 car - a sweet VR RX8, so that's good enough for me. I might pop up later today to get a quote, bit of a drive but hopefully worth it.

Bindon

Yeah, I got my entire INGS+1 kit installed and painted at Velocity... They are awesome.

bean438

Oopsie on my part. The place was called "Color melt", not paint melt.
My bad.

Color melt, 1500 Regent Ave, Winnipeg.

A couple of friends who are of the fix up and old car type loked at the car. All I told them was the roof was touched up, and could they "see" it?

They were pointing to different spots on the roof......."ahhh here it is, I can spot it a mile away, no wait it's here!, nope is it there?"

I am happy.

KhanMotorsport

velocity paints quite a few high end show cars (R Squadron) and my friend's GT-R, NSX and will be getting my FD when it arrives.
they do good work and the are very nice people to deal with. i'm sure they'll take care of your situation.

Let us know how your car turned out and where you took it.

cheers

GoesLikeStink

Wow....just got the car back from Velocity Auto Body and I have to say I'm really really impressed.

Dropped the car in to them on tuesday. First thing they said was "it's a 2 day job, you don't want to rush these things" so already I was feeling good about them.

So apart from the 1" by 1" scratch all the way to the metal I had on the left fender I also had 2 similar ones on the front bumper all the way to the black plastic, not that noticeable but I'm a perfectionist. So the work involved the removal, sanding, and respray of the front bumper. And also the sanding and respray of the front left fender.

It looks as good as new, the paint is a perfect match in any light. They put 4 layers of clear coat on it....I cannot say enough good things about Velocity, and their people.

I'll absolutely be going back there next time, though I hope there won't be a next time

Oh yeah the price was unreal too, really excellent value from what I've seen posted on here before, and they honour the 10% coupon on their site without a problem.

I'm delighted.

Miker

Good to know about this fine shop. Where are they?

I've had great service from Paul's Auto Body on Merton just west of Mt. Pleasant...a little pricey...but he's a truly great guy. He gives a **** about quality and will tell you straight about how bad the body shop industry has become in Toronto. Especially in Scarberia.

GoesLikeStink

They are up near Highway 7 and McCowan....well worth the drive (I live all the way downtown).

Their website has a map: www.velocityautobody.com

hobbes

I had my car fixed there for a scratch and dent. Good job and really good prices. Ask for Barry.
________
Rudolf Uhlenhaut

prospectjtaz

iTrader: (1)

Just dropped my car off at velocity today for them to fix my bumper. Should be done latest by Sat morning.

prospectjtaz

iTrader: (1)

Just picked up my car from velocity, bumper looks amazing, they even got my rear aero flares. Will post pics up tonight. Also did the custom stock bumper look.

Telek

I know that this is a 5 year old thread but I was told by 2 other people to go check them out for some work that I need and I just called up and talked to Barry. Sounds like a great guy and this thread has made me feel a lot better about going to them - especially since people were recommending him 5 years ago. I'll post more later on after I go there.

SSilver07-RX8

Telek,

Please post your results.
I have also heard very good things about VelocityAutobody.
I have a bad 3 inch gash on the drivers side and will need to get it repaired.

Telek

I am hoping to head up there today so I will let you know. I've got some nasty rust around the wheel wells that is getting bad so I need to do something about it soon :'(

Dynamito

Guys how much did it cost to fix your problems @ velocity? I'm thinking of turning in my 8 to repaint the bumper. Telek please post your results and cost because I have the EXACT same problem (rust in rear wheel wells).

Telek

Unfortunately I did not end up heading up (crazy work schedule). I'm hoping to go Next Friday. If anyone else has similar experience with wheel well rust please let us know!

ZoomZoomBoy

iTrader: (6)

I have the same issue, getting mnie repaired at ChipMaster Markham. They did my door and did a VERY nice job.

I've been quoted $500 for rear wheel well repair (sanding the panel, primer 3x, several coats of quality paint along with clearcoat. Quote includes patching the metal if need be.

Chipmaster also has a good thread available on Redflagdeals.com forum, these guys are VERY good.