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July 2nd, 2024, 04:12 PM

72cutlass408

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Body shop in California

Hello, can anyone recommend a good body shop. I am just about ready for a paint job on my 1969 Cutlass, and looking for a good reference. Thanks in advance.

July 3rd, 2024, 07:58 AM

gs72

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How far are you willing to drive?

July 3rd, 2024, 09:18 AM

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... and how much are you willing to spend?

July 3rd, 2024, 09:41 AM

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Hopefully someone can give you advice about painting a car in CA. I thought they only used low VOC and water based paints.

July 3rd, 2024, 05:24 PM

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Yes California paint has changed a lot, water based.... Willing to travel to states surrounding California. My budget is $12-15K. Body is very clean only rust on lower fenders, that is it. Thank you.

July 3rd, 2024, 05:37 PM

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I am willing to go to Bakersfield, you know anyone?

July 3rd, 2024, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by gs72

How far are you willing to drive?

I can go to Bakersfield

July 4th, 2024, 05:32 AM

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If it were me, I'd be asking members of local car clubs for their experiences. Sunnyvale is in the middle of a very populated area in a state with more cars per square foot than any other. You shouldn't have to travel far to find a decent paint shop.