Got into an Accident

vividracing · 11-14-2011, 06:35 PM

It shouldn't be that difficult for the shop to make the paint match, but some shops are lazy or just bad at what they do : /

How far into the job are they? I wouldn't be surprised if they came back with a higher price than what they originally quoted. That tends to happen w/ collision repairs. Good luck.

PapoZalsa · 11-14-2011, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Kenny

It will NOT match. They can do their best to blend it in, but it will never look as good as OEM.

A good body shop should be able to match the paint. I'm pretty sure his insurance is going to recommend reputable Shops in the area.

His car should be return to him from the body shop as it was before the accident and should have lifetime warrranty on the work. He should check with his insurance appraisal incharge of your case.

BTW, that damage is around $8K if the headlight didn't get damage.

gpolak · 11-14-2011, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by davidyan

1. The car is a PG color and from what I've heard this color is hard for a body shop to match. If anyone with a PG has ever had bodywork done on their car how did the paint come out?

thanks

I got dinged in the parking lot, the body shop was able to match the paint no problem.

Before:
I knew this day would come

After:
Look at any brand new PG 370Z. :-)

happytheman · 11-14-2011, 10:03 PM

There may be suspension damage too my friend. So sorry for your luck, but glad to hear you weren't hurt! Your ride will hopefully be back on the road before you know it!

Liquid_G · 11-14-2011, 10:30 PM

You might as well install an SC kit on there since you have the whole front end opened up.

good luck with the repairs.

davidyan · 11-15-2011, 01:47 AM

Thanks everyone for the advice. The body shop I took the car to is extremely reputable. I'll post a full review afterwards in case others in the SF Bay Area need a shop later but I've been there before with another car with more damage and they returned the car to new condition so I think I'm in good hands.

LakeShow · 11-15-2011, 08:19 AM

That's sucks. I hear that the grey colors cannot be identically matched to factory spec but I may be wrong.

davidyan · 11-16-2011, 10:51 PM

Quick update - the estimate came up to $16.5K. They are starting the work now and I should get the car back in 2-3 weeks, so its something to look forward to. Going to go over every inch of the car before I accept it back.

kenchan · 11-17-2011, 07:10 AM

Yah, that's more like it. GL with the repairs.

WhiskeyHotel · 11-17-2011, 08:10 AM

Glad you're O.K. and good luck with repairs. As far as the pre-tensioner, some are mechanical and some are electrical. I'm not sure about the Z, but I magine they don't have any communication with the seat sensors, airbags, etc. The deceleration G's will set them off regardless of seatbelt position, etc.

davidyan · 12-10-2011, 03:23 AM

Got my car back today! The final bill came to $18.5K which was covered by insurance. They did an excellent job and the paint matches perfectly. They also showed me the unibody measurements before and after which came out very nicely.

Thanks everyone for the help. I'm glad to have my car back. Glad I took it to a very reputable body shop. My car was probably the lowest end car in their entire shop.

bigdog1250 · 12-10-2011, 04:49 AM

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Originally Posted by davidyan

Quick update - the estimate came up to $16.5K. They are starting the work now and I should get the car back in 2-3 weeks, so its something to look forward to. Going to go over every inch of the car before I accept it back.

I was gonna say, $6-10k seems much too low. My motorcycle got knocked over and the insurance co. valued it at $3200...

bigdog1250 · 12-10-2011, 04:50 AM

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Originally Posted by davidyan

Got my car back today! The final bill came to $18.5K which was covered by insurance. They did an excellent job and the paint matches perfectly. They also showed me the unibody measurements before and after which came out very nicely.

Thanks everyone for the help. I'm glad to have my car back. Glad I took it to a very reputable body shop. My car was probably the lowest end car in their entire shop.

Good to hear you're fine and the car's back to its beautiful self. Always remember... "space is the cheapest insurance."

kenchan · 12-10-2011, 03:03 PM

david- good to hear you're happy with the repairs.

onzedge · 12-10-2011, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

david- good to hear you're happy with the repairs.

11-14-2011, 06:35 PM	#16 (permalink)
vividracing The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Gilbert, AZ Age: 38 Posts: 7,306 Drives: 350Z,370Z,GTR Rep Power: 39	It shouldn't be that difficult for the shop to make the paint match, but some shops are lazy or just bad at what they do : / How far into the job are they? I wouldn't be surprised if they came back with a higher price than what they originally quoted. That tends to happen w/ collision repairs. Good luck. __________________ Rocky @ Vivid ♦ 480.966.3040 x236 ♦ Rocky@vividracing.com Email, PM, or call me directly for aggressive The370Z.com member pricing!!!

11-14-2011, 10:03 PM	#19 (permalink)
happytheman A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 10,737 Drives: MB 6M Tour/Sport Z34 Rep Power: 1823	There may be suspension damage too my friend. So sorry for your luck, but glad to hear you weren't hurt! Your ride will hopefully be back on the road before you know it! __________________ --Brantly-- *PowderCoating by Mike/Stillen/PWJDM/Shine Auto/NST* GTR/Michelin /Fast Intentions/Evo-R/Mobil 1/Motul/Z1 https://facebook.com/CentralFloridaZClub

11-14-2011, 10:30 PM	#20 (permalink)
Liquid_G A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Chicago Burbs Posts: 1,439 Drives: 09 370z Supercharged Rep Power: 44	You might as well install an SC kit on there since you have the whole front end opened up. good luck with the repairs. __________________

11-15-2011, 08:19 AM	#22 (permalink)
LakeShow A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: L.I., NY Posts: 5,307 Drives: Everything Rep Power: 26	That's sucks. I hear that the grey colors cannot be identically matched to factory spec but I may be wrong. __________________ \|2013 Audi S4\|Ibis White/Black\|S-Tronic P+\| \|2013 370z\|PearlWhite/Persimmon\|Touring/Sport/Nav\|F.I. CBE 18" CF\| \|Sold\|2011 370z\|Gun Metallic\|Touring/Sport/Nav\|

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11-15-2011, 01:47 AM	#21 (permalink)
davidyan Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: CA Posts: 244 Drives: PG 370Z Sport 6MT Rep Power: 16	Thanks everyone for the advice. The body shop I took the car to is extremely reputable. I'll post a full review afterwards in case others in the SF Bay Area need a shop later but I've been there before with another car with more damage and they returned the car to new condition so I think I'm in good hands.

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davidyan Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: CA Posts: 244 Drives: PG 370Z Sport 6MT Rep Power: 16	Quick update - the estimate came up to $16.5K. They are starting the work now and I should get the car back in 2-3 weeks, so its something to look forward to. Going to go over every inch of the car before I accept it back.

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kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	Yah, that's more like it. GL with the repairs.

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davidyan Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: CA Posts: 244 Drives: PG 370Z Sport 6MT Rep Power: 16	Got my car back today! The final bill came to $18.5K which was covered by insurance. They did an excellent job and the paint matches perfectly. They also showed me the unibody measurements before and after which came out very nicely. Thanks everyone for the help. I'm glad to have my car back. Glad I took it to a very reputable body shop. My car was probably the lowest end car in their entire shop.

12-10-2011, 03:03 PM	#29 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	david- good to hear you're happy with the repairs.