Looking for a paint/restoration shop
- Thread starter Mangomike
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location is important but having coupe experience is critical.
The two shops that I use have both done at least 5-6 cars for me.
I don’t care for the beta experience…
The two shops that I use have both done at least 5-6 cars for me.
I don’t care for the beta experience…
What is "the beta experience?" And agree with Don, coupe experience is critical!!
Chris / Don, would you recommend the shop that did Charlie's work? otherwise i know of a few options that are listed in the FAQ - top sources. those are SFDon (San Francisco bay area), the Werk Shop (very expensive - Illinois), VSR (New Hampshire). Coupeking (LA area). none of those are remotely close to Texas, but they are all very experienced shops that do great work / no excuses needed in the future)
mkekiddoc
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I would argue that it would be worth it to transport your beloved coupe to the right shop for major work such as a repaint if there are no shops local to you that have proven excellence with the E9.
Being the Beta Boy means that the shop you chose has no experience doing a coupe.
Have fun with that ..
Even with the shops that I use, I still make it a point to ask Paul Cain who is the coupe expert extraordinaire to come and look at every car that is in paint shop with me for approval and guidance…
You can’t undo a paint shop job after the fact.
Well, you can, but it’s really stupid expensive!
70sRescueGuy
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piggybacking off @rsporsche comment…there is also very good Source (gabrielsportscar.com , Yonkers NY…mostly does high end italian Ferrari, Lambo, etc but has done e9csl and other e9s….i met him in person as i live in westchester county NY and have currently 9 vintage bmws and 2 60s British cars, and currently have 73-e10-2002baur @ awesome Mario @ VSR in NH) but sincere good luck whatever direction you take….thomas
It would be good to know what your goals are for the car, where you are in the restoration process, and what your budget is.
What do you mean by "everything has been repaired? Is the car disassembled now?
Are you looking for just a good repaint, or a nut and bolt complete restoration?
@rsporsche Charlie’s shop was too slow and favors insurance work.
good to know ... my experience in ATL resembles that. excellent work, just sloooooooow
Brendon, are you THE restoration guy for the eastcoast.
John Hewitt has the paintwork to be admired, you can put ‘em back together…
Brendon get’s high recommendations from all in our area.
RP
John Hewitt has the paintwork to be admired, you can put ‘em back together…
Brendon get’s high recommendations from all in our area.
RP
Hi Dick,
The work on vehicle after I bought it, the limited slip was good, the engine is running fine, it had brand new Weber carbs & new headers when I bought it. It sat in a garage for at least 27 yrs. no rust & only 89,000 miles when I bought it. The gear box was also fine. We sent the brake calipers to Atlanta to be completely rebuilt, gas tank was taken out, cleaned & replaced. All the electrical was repaired including haveing window motors sent to C.A. to be rebuilt & new window switches. New ignition switch, new cables & new switch for the sunroof. Now it’s been disassembled & ready for paint. The shop that was supposed to do the job flaked out on me. So that’s where I’m at. But really, I would like to find someone who would like to take over the project. Thank you for your input. If you have any ideas, I would look forward in talking with you.
Thank you
Michael
There are some in Florida who send their Coupes to VSR. Mario & Chris Langsten do excellent work & are very thorough.
California is 35k for paint.
5 star rating
DM if you have questions.
5 star rating
DM if you have questions.
70sRescueGuy
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@Mangomike If you want real high end excellent quality work, and don't mind sending up North…check out WestchesterClassicCars.com. They have done vintage Aston Martins , higher end than e9s (as beautiful as e9s are) German, high end Italian…and VERY top-end quality…multi award winning !! I know these guys myself…But good luck whatever you choose