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Originally Posted by N1cotine
Hello I'll clear up a few things. Toyota does not sell paint. Actually there aren't any dealers that sell "factory" paint. There is a paint code that is used to blend and make the paint. The body shop that you choose will take the paint code and make their own paint. The metallic flakes is part of the mixed paint.
Few tips. Go to the shops your considering and tell the service writer that you want to get some paint/repair work done and ask to see some work they've recently done. Many shops should be able to offer you a lifetime warranty on the work as long as you own the car. Next ask the service writer to write you an estimate and walk you through it. A good shop will detrim the area that's being fixed recommend blending adjacent panels to ensure paint match. For example if your door is getting fixed they need to remove your door handle, belt molding and mirror. They should also have a line to cover your car for overspray unless its getting painted off the car. This all adds up to a more costly repair but I prefer to have things done right.
If you want more help let me know what you need fixed and I'll write you an estimate.  |
I second the "detrimming" step - when I had my rear quarter panel repaired, they had to take out the quarter window as well. Too bad the glass installer was shit compared to the body and paint guys - they tore up the edges of my interior trim panels and messed up the weather strips during reinstall.
My advice - no matter which body shop you decide to go to, unless you already have experience with them, take a crapload of close up pictures of the areas that will be worked on so you have proof in case they do damage something and you need to have it repaired.