Fiberglass repair in the Bay Area. Recommendations?
 

A while ago I hit a tire that was laying in the middle of my lane on the Bay Bridge. No avoiding it. Bumper is damaged, but structurally sound. I need a recommendation for good quality fiberglass repair in the S.F. Bay Area. Thanks!

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That's an easy fix with plastic filler and a hand sander....

I can't paint very well. Just looking for a nice repair.

Paint it black......looks like rough trade...%^B....

There are stress cracks that need to be reinforced from the back side and then ground out from the front side and refilled with resin and fibers. Most independent body shops can do this, but how thorough they are is the question.

So, you quest for a good shop is extremely valid.

Do it yourself removal repair and pre will save some $$$.

If you remove the bumper I am happy to help you repair and prep.

As for painting, I heartily recommend Yeaman Auto Body at 101 and Embarcadero. If you want the whole thing done instead of DIY repair and prep, Yeaman can is still a good bet. Ask for Scott Yeaman. Scott's place is awesome and they have tons of experience with fiberglass.

If you must have a place further south, then go to Bodystyle in San Jose. 880 and Brokaw. Cecil Beach.

- Mike

Oh yeah. Even further south... in Campbell, Jerry Woods Enterprises/Smart Racing Products. Ask for Rich. They do tons of fiberglass on race cars, including 935's, 962, sna myriad other factory cars.

All of these businesses are owned and run by PCA members, are familiar with fiberglass and racing, and all have excellent reputations.

It's gonna get whacked again...right after you do the expensive fix. I pull mine every 6 months....get yourself a rattle can from paint scatch dot com or any of the other online guys....fix it will filler, learn how to use a rattle can and then fix it again later.

3-4 fixes will cost ya fifty bucks. One shot at a body shop....$300 plus a reach around...trust me, I do this on TV.

Thanks Mike. I'll give Yeaman's a call.

G'head Mose...ignore me...I feel like I'm at home.....http://www.914world.com/bbs2/style_e...ault/drunk.gif

moses. bay auto body in concord ca. is awesome. they are the best economical shop that i have seen. no fancy showrooms, no office..just a good bodyman and a fantastic painter. the guy does alot of 911's, and what he did to a friend's car is amazing. let me know if you need a number. they fixed my car, my friends, and i have seen alot of restoration jobs done, and they look great.

:D:D:D I worked at a body shop in my youth. I SUCKED. I can't do Bondo worth a damn and my painting is worse.

That's even closer to me. Perfect! Send the #. Thanks.

Remind me to schedule you for my next knee surgery....

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here you go doc!

Bay Auto Body
(925) 825-6785

a friend here bought a ducktail that needed some serious work to make it fit. they did some fiberglass magic on it, painted it, and it looks fantastic. you will be pleased. lemme know if you need a ride home.

Thanks!

I second Bay Auto Body. Good friends of mine and they cut no corners. Best wishes.