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Old Apr 17, 2006 | 06:19 PM
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Bodykit Install Socal

Hey guys... need some help...


So I got my ings+1 kit and my RE Spoiler in. Great stuff... I don't want to ruin it with a crappy install. So far, I have a couple places I am looking at and need 4 things done:

1. Paint/Install Bodykit
2. Paint/Install Spoiler
3. Clean-Up Dealer Paint Destruction (basically remove swirls etc)
4. Apply additional layer of fiberglass to stereo faceplate and repaint

Mob Works: 1550 + #4
Auto Explosion: 1050 + #4
M1 Autobody: 1150 + #4


Any other recommendations? Orange Country Prefered, but willing to do a small amount of travel.

Slavearm

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Old Apr 17, 2006 | 06:30 PM
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One thing with Mob works... they're known for their work, from all the import cars they do, so at least you know they'll do it right.

Try M1 Autobody, they're another one that's up par to Mobworks.
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Old Apr 17, 2006 | 06:55 PM
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Yah... I KNOW I will get a great job out of Mob Works, I just wish they would work with me on the price a little bit. I mean in perspective... this is a bodykit in BLACK nothing too crazy there. One thing though... he did drop the price a little when I told him it was a genuine ings+1 kit.
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Old Apr 17, 2006 | 09:36 PM
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How much did he quote you? I painted an Autobahn Strauss kit there for 275 front, 200 for the side skirts.

Since I work in an aspect that's part of the "industry" now, I'll see how much M1 Auto charges since they get stuff from my work. Another place is 6teen Paint in Gardena.

I'm sure there are cheaper places, but those are the places that "many" of the import show cars go to.

Sam (Trigger) knows of a good place too... maybe he'll chime in here soon.
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Old Apr 18, 2006 | 12:04 AM
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Go with mobworks, top quality and the service is great especially miguel.
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Old Apr 18, 2006 | 02:33 AM
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Originally Posted by Outlaws eXtreme
How much did he quote you? I painted an Autobahn Strauss kit there for 275 front, 200 for the side skirts.

Since I work in an aspect that's part of the "industry" now, I'll see how much M1 Auto charges since they get stuff from my work. Another place is 6teen Paint in Gardena.

I'm sure there are cheaper places, but those are the places that "many" of the import show cars go to.

Sam (Trigger) knows of a good place too... maybe he'll chime in here soon.
thanks cho. yea i know a place its called TPR Autobody, they do a great job. who also i am sponsered by. im pretty sure they can beat the price that the others are offering. i'll talk to him, but i also PM'd u with some info. let me know if your interested and also if anyone is =) im glad to help anyone out =)

-Sam
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Old Apr 18, 2006 | 02:39 AM
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His name is Zar. body shop is called TPR autobody, located near Hacienda, in La Puente.

his shop number is 626-961-2425, tell him Sam sent you. i'll give him a call tomorrow to give him a heads up
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Old Apr 18, 2006 | 08:42 AM
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I totally want to just go to mobworks, but my wallet says otherwise... I am not going to be stupid and destroy a 2600 kit with a crappy install, but if there is quality work to be done for less expensive I am not going to lose sleep over it. The car is black, not metalic black, just black, so it shouldn't be all that bad. I will give Zar a jingle today.

Awesome! Thanks for the help guys!

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Old Apr 18, 2006 | 01:13 PM
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Zar is the F-Ing MAN!!!! Thank you very much for the referral. Zar is insane with the prices, but I have seen his work and can say it is amazing. I am excited as hell to go meet him next week now and the price is definately right. I can't believe his pricing is sooooo good... I almost feel guilty... if the car comes out as awesome as I hope, I will probably pay him extra... yes his price is that amazingly good.

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Old Apr 18, 2006 | 02:12 PM
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Originally Posted by slavearm
Zar is the F-Ing MAN!!!! Thank you very much for the referral. Zar is insane with the prices, but I have seen his work and can say it is amazing. I am excited as hell to go meet him next week now and the price is definately right. I can't believe his pricing is sooooo good... I almost feel guilty... if the car comes out as awesome as I hope, I will probably pay him extra... yes his price is that amazingly good.

Slavearm
glad i can help
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Old Apr 21, 2006 | 04:03 PM
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We had very good luck on the paints and install with M1. Price was right, and service was completed right on schedule. None of the delays I have found in other companies that quote you good prices, but then take too long to deliver the car back to you. Now that we have some issues with the sideskirts, and hitting some debris on the freeway, I'm wondering how their customer service will be.
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Old Apr 21, 2006 | 05:31 PM
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Originally Posted by kwescott
We had very good luck on the paints and install with M1. Price was right, and service was completed right on schedule. None of the delays I have found in other companies that quote you good prices, but then take too long to deliver the car back to you. Now that we have some issues with the sideskirts, and hitting some debris on the freeway, I'm wondering how their customer service will be.
their customer service is awesome. in my opinion. let me know if you need any repaint done
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Old Apr 24, 2006 | 11:52 AM
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Originally Posted by lazi
their customer service is awesome. in my opinion. let me know if you need any repaint done
I may need some for my 8. I'm looking at replacing my damaged stock rear bumper with the Urethane one piece MS bumper from Mazdaparts. I would want to get the rear done in the two-tone paint scheme. I'll send you a pm when I get the guy to actually purchase the bumper for me. Maybe you could send your guy an email asking him how much he would charge to prep and paint this bumper. I will be doing the install.
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Old Apr 24, 2006 | 07:02 PM
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Originally Posted by kwescott
I may need some for my 8. I'm looking at replacing my damaged stock rear bumper with the Urethane one piece MS bumper from Mazdaparts. I would want to get the rear done in the two-tone paint scheme. I'll send you a pm when I get the guy to actually purchase the bumper for me. Maybe you could send your guy an email asking him how much he would charge to prep and paint this bumper. I will be doing the install.
i shall ask
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Old Apr 24, 2006 | 07:26 PM
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I take my car to west coast customs yo!
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Old May 4, 2006 | 11:30 AM
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Old May 4, 2006 | 11:59 AM
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Definetly don't go to auto explosion. I've had my previous car done there. They do great custom body work, but they can't spray for ****. TPR does shotty work as well (not reccomended). 20/20, Mob Works, Reflections in torrance, and 16 customs in gardena are good as well but be prepared to pay. In a nut shell, you get what you pay for.
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