Paintwork repair

uglymike · 09-26-2015, 07:59 AM

Hi everyone,

I have a question about paint repair. My car was hit by someone throwing a large projectile on my car and now there is paint taken off the where it hit. My 370Z is only 3 months old. I want to get the paint repaired but I'm not sure where I should start. Would the dealer be able to patch the paintwork or should I start looking for a smash repairer to do the job? There are no dents as far as I can tell so it would be simply repairing the paint. What would you suggest?

Thanks.

Edit: I don't know why this posted under the Pricing/Ordering discussion topic, I was wanting to post this on the General discussion topic.

RonRizz · 09-28-2015, 08:15 PM

Any body shop should be able to handle the job..a dealer will cost you plenty though.. I was quoted from one of the premier shops near me $500 to respray my hood recently.

cdumitru78 · 10-08-2015, 07:49 PM

I would stay away from the dealerships, I know they charge just as much in AUS as they charge here in the States. See if you can find a local shop with good reputation, someone that is willing to work with you and get it done right.

nickyb · 10-09-2015, 08:20 AM

Go to a local shop for a quote!

TAke a picture and post it so we know what it looks like.

Either a panel respray or a blend.

09-26-2015, 07:59 AM	#1 (permalink)
uglymike Base Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Australia Posts: 5 Drives: 2014-Roadster-Rouge Rep Power: 10	Paintwork repair Hi everyone, I have a question about paint repair. My car was hit by someone throwing a large projectile on my car and now there is paint taken off the where it hit. My 370Z is only 3 months old. I want to get the paint repaired but I'm not sure where I should start. Would the dealer be able to patch the paintwork or should I start looking for a smash repairer to do the job? There are no dents as far as I can tell so it would be simply repairing the paint. What would you suggest? Thanks. Edit: I don't know why this posted under the Pricing/Ordering discussion topic, I was wanting to post this on the General discussion topic. Last edited by uglymike; 09-26-2015 at 08:07 AM. Reason: Adding edit

09-28-2015, 08:15 PM	#2 (permalink)
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cdumitru78 Base Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 69 Drives: 2014 370Z, 2005 E55 Rep Power: 11	I would stay away from the dealerships, I know they charge just as much in AUS as they charge here in the States. See if you can find a local shop with good reputation, someone that is willing to work with you and get it done right.

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nickyb Base Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Boston Posts: 4 Drives: 98 GS400 Rep Power: 10	Go to a local shop for a quote! TAke a picture and post it so we know what it looks like. Either a panel respray or a blend.