7 days old/suggest a good GTA body/paint shop?
04-08-2014, 10:41 AM
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Above you mentioned he just repaired the affected area. My quote was for painting the whole front end, so of course it would be higher than anyone's estimate that wasn't painting the whole front end. Now about being able to tell that it was blown in, I almost guarantee that I can tell where the paint was blended, but as long as your happy that's all that matters. When you do a blow in of that nature a trained eye can always tell. Cheers!
Just to clarify, the small area of repair was repainted, however the entire right side of the fender, door to front and from top line to bottom was cleared. Stan has been painting cars for 50 years I'm pretty sure he knows what he is doing.
I have seen some of Champions work and they are also very good at what they do. However a relationship between us did not work out. I am not criticizing there work or ethics.
Just suggesting to other members that there are other shops that are just as experianced in Corvette repairs. Enough said I'm done.
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04-08-2014, 10:52 AM
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I'm having Champions repair my car and it will be good as new!
04-08-2014, 05:25 PM
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Thanks again to everybody for the advice and referrals. Got a few quotes, Champion was among them and I will be taking the car there to have the work done within the next 10 days or so. The person that hit my car was good enough to call me after the fact and has offered to pay for the repairs. It will not be going through insurance.
For what it's worth, Champion will be getting the job simply on the basis that I am more confident that they know what they are doing than anyone else I spoke with. Will let you all know once that's been verified!
For what it's worth, Champion will be getting the job simply on the basis that I am more confident that they know what they are doing than anyone else I spoke with. Will let you all know once that's been verified!
04-08-2014, 10:07 PM
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For me that link would be a reported accident for sure. Getting rear-ended is not your fault in Ontario. It's not worth chasing the other driver to get paid for repairs.
Unfortunately, for the C7 that started this thread if the other persons info isn't available then the owner would have to pay the deductible but it's not considered at fault and wouldn't hurt his insurance. But, if the deductible is $500 or $1000 it might be cheaper to just get it fixed.
Unfortunately, for the C7 that started this thread if the other persons info isn't available then the owner would have to pay the deductible but it's not considered at fault and wouldn't hurt his insurance. But, if the deductible is $500 or $1000 it might be cheaper to just get it fixed.
04-09-2014, 07:48 AM
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04-11-2014, 11:01 PM
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Bringing the car into Champion tomorrow.
04-12-2014, 01:07 AM
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04-13-2014, 02:54 PM
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Great choice bringing it to CHAMPION....
Not only do they have the expertise to do the job right, they also have a state of the art modern facility and a Spray Bake downdraft booth to guarantee that the job will be done right!!!
Can't wait to see it when it's done.
Not only do they have the expertise to do the job right, they also have a state of the art modern facility and a Spray Bake downdraft booth to guarantee that the job will be done right!!!
Can't wait to see it when it's done.
04-15-2014, 08:19 PM
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