Sartana

I am looking at getting body and paint work on my '66. I am located in San Diego. Any recommendations on shops in the area? I am open to up to LA or the inland empire..... Thank you for any help!

1969RAY

There are a great many shops in Escondido, many close to each other. Take a trip up there to interview and find the one you like the best.

Sartana

Any names? Thanks!

1969RAY

No, sorry, I haven't used a of them.

Bubba63

I used Bowden's Autobody in Escondido. This was only for a small repair to the right front fender. On time and as quoted. I can't compare to other shops though, as I have not used any others.


GJM

Ktholin

Just an idea, you might want to call the guys at Mesa Auto Paint in Escondido (760-432-0797) for recommendations. They supply high quality paint to the local shops. I have found them to be very helpful.

j_66chevelle

Have you decided on the level of work you are expecting as well as the amount you are willing to spend? Personally, for what I was looking for, a show winning quality with a flawless finish, was very difficult to find without spending 50K. That said, a great paint job is in eyes of the beholder that is why I stated an objective (show) opinion on quality. It's important to understand what you want and to convey that to the shop.

SW Vette

I recommend J&D Corvette in Bellflower. Been around forever, do top quality work, and actually manufacture 'glass replacement panels themselves. Google is your friend.

Sartana

This is a driver car and I would like to keep it that way. I do not show my car and have no interest in ever starting. Got two bids for $20k today. $20k! No glaring problems with my car. No obvious mess that needs fixed...just regular body and paint. Wow................

j_66chevelle

I have a friend who is the opposite of me, I crave perfection it's my car, he is "it's good enough". It all depends on what you want. I have a guy in Escondido that would paint it for 5K. Good guy painted a couple cars for me but would never satisfy the level I'm looking for in my 63 resto mod. Like I said earlier it's crucial to understand what you want and to communicate that to the painter.