Body Shops in Charlotte Area

Body Works at Parkwood and N. Davidson.

From what I've heard they do excellent work, and there are always Early Broncos, Willys, FJ-40's and older Land Rovers up there at their lot.
 
madcowdungbeetle said:
Body Works at Parkwood and N. Davidson.
From what I've heard they do excellent work, and there are always Early Broncos, Willys, FJ-40's and older Land Rovers up there at their lot.
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You mean Body Work Plus? They hooked me up too. :beer:
 
My in-laws own prestige auto body in Indian Trail. Kevin my father in law does great work
If your interested let me know I'll tell them your coming.
 
72Rockcruiser said:
You mean Body Work Plus? They hooked me up too. :beer:
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This was the place I planned on using. I talked with Brian on Monday of this week about my truck. He seemed very interested in the job and knowledgable about MJ/XJs. However, I can't get back in touch with him. I've left numerous voicemails and emails this week with no response.

If the guy can't take 5 mins to return my call then how can I trust he will do a good job on my truck...just .02

I got a quote today from Maaco that I will probably go with.
 
woodkrawler said:
This was the place I planned on using. I talked with Brian on Monday of this week about my truck. He seemed very interested in the job and knowledgable about MJ/XJs. However, I can't get back in touch with him. I've left numerous voicemails and emails this week with no response.
If the guy can't take 5 mins to return my call then how can I trust he will do a good job on my truck...just .02
I got a quote today from Maaco that I will probably go with.
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Well he could be out of town... or have had a family emergency....

...or my guess would be if you're going to settle on Maaco quality work, you aren't willing to spend enough money to make it worth their while, and there's no reason for him to waste his time on something he will never see money from. Maaco is a FAR cry from the quality of work that he sends out of his shop.

And to entirely honest, numerous voice mails and emails in one week one day of which being a national holiday and you haven't even given him a vehicle or money?

Sounds like you are cheap and a pain in the ass to deal with.
 
madcowdungbeetle said:
Well he could be out of town... or have had a family emergency....

...or my guess would be if you're going to settle on Maaco quality work, you aren't willing to spend enough money to make it worth their while, and there's no reason for him to waste his time on something he will never see money from. Maaco is a FAR cry from the quality of work that he sends out of his shop.

And to entirely honest, numerous voice mails and emails in one week one day of which being a national holiday and you haven't even given him a vehicle or money?

Sounds like you are cheap and a pain in the ass to deal with.
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Wow! Someone woke up on the wrong side of the bed. I wasn't trying to start anything. I was simply stating the facts that I had left numerous messages with his secretary who said he "was" indeed there. I had also emailed him per his request. Neither of the 2 had he returned an email or call.

Call me whatever you want I was simply stating as a businessman myself if a client or potential client calls the least I can do is return their call or email.

I'm not into starting a web fight so I'm sorry if I offended you.
 
madcowdungbeetle said:
Well he could be out of town... or have had a family emergency....

...or my guess would be if you're going to settle on Maaco quality work, you aren't willing to spend enough money to make it worth their while, and there's no reason for him to waste his time on something he will never see money from. Maaco is a FAR cry from the quality of work that he sends out of his shop.

And to entirely honest, numerous voice mails and emails in one week one day of which being a national holiday and you haven't even given him a vehicle or money?

Sounds like you are cheap and a pain in the ass to deal with.
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Holy shit! WTF Jon?
 
woodkrawler said:
Wow! Someone woke up on the wrong side of the bed. I wasn't trying to start anything. I was simply stating the facts that I had left numerous messages with his secretary who said he "was" indeed there. I had also emailed him per his request. Neither of the 2 had he returned an email or call.
Call me whatever you want I was simply stating as a businessman myself if a client or potential client calls the least I can do is return their call or email.
I'm not into starting a web fight so I'm sorry if I offended you.
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You don't need to apologize to me, it's unnecessary. I apologize for being so harsh.

I just sat oddly with me that you'd go from Body Works Plus arguably one of, if not the best body shop in the area, to Maaco... which just puts out shit from what I've seen.

Had you said, Prestige, Import Paint, Wilburn, or even Final Finish I wouldn't have thought twice about it...

In my mind that was on the same level as saying youre going to buy a Ferrari and you come back with a used Hyundai.

Do yourself a favor, you seem to be taking a great deal of time in your build-up, spend the extra coin and get the body work and paint done right the first time, and stay the hell away from Maaco.
 
madcowdungbeetle said:
You don't need to apologize to me, it's unnecessary. I apologize for being so harsh.

I just sat oddly with me that you'd go from Body Works Plus arguably one of, if not the best body shop in the area, to Maaco... which just puts out shit from what I've seen.

Had you said, Prestige, Import Paint, Wilburn, or even Final Finish I wouldn't have thought twice about it...

In my mind that was on the same level as saying youre going to buy a Ferrari and you come back with a used Hyundai.

Do yourself a favor, you seem to be taking a great deal of time in your build-up, spend the extra coin and get the body work and paint done right the first time, and stay the hell away from Maaco.
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No worries, actually I got an email back from Brian this morning.
 
Ok.....so I need some help. Maaco quoted me $1500 for their top of the line job which includes; primer/sealer, base coat, then clear as well as fixing a few small dents in the bed. Local body shops are quoting me around $2500.

Is it worth spending the extra $1000? I plan to take the truck off road, nothing hardcore, just URE type trails. I'm not looking for a show job, just a good solid paint job.

I'll be doing all the prep work for either job (as you can tell from my build thread).
 
I say yes it is worth the extra 1000...less orange peel, it'll last longer and more than likely less overspray. But I may be bias, seeing as I have no love for Maaco.
 
why paint a trail rig? you will at least get some pin striping so why bother. My .02
 
WOW.... unless your MJ is priceless that is WAY WAY WAY WAY too much money to be dropping on it?

If this is a full on restoration project, sure that is reasonable and go for the better quality, but if this is a trail rig you are insane to spend that!?

I am NOT saying they are high, I am saying YOU are high (heh..see what I did there?) Just that trail rigs are generally not worth that level of paint job. I was thinking you were looking at the $200-500 range.

http://jeep.off-road.com/jeep/article/articleDetail.jsp?id=277050

http://www.nc4x4.com/forums/showthread.php?t=64415

I have less than $100 or so in each of my paint jobs, but they are FOR the trail. I am not winning any contests...

Sam
 
SHINTON said:
WOW.... unless your MJ is priceless that is WAY WAY WAY WAY too much money to be dropping on it?

If this is a full on restoration project, sure that is reasonable and go for the better quality, but if this is a trail rig you are insane to spend that!?

I am NOT saying they are high, I am saying YOU are high (heh..see what I did there?) Just that trail rigs are generally not worth that level of paint job. I was thinking you were looking at the $200-500 range.

http://jeep.off-road.com/jeep/article/articleDetail.jsp?id=277050

http://www.nc4x4.com/forums/showthread.php?t=64415

I have less than $100 or so in each of my paint jobs, but they are FOR the trail. I am not winning any contests...

Sam
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It's not a dedicated trail rig. I will be driving the truck a few days a week and weekends. It's mainly a second vehicle for some trail useage. I don't plan on beating it in the woods, hence a solid paint job.
 
I know a guy out on hwy 3 who might do it...I have seen him lay down some nice jobs....and some that were less than that. He is easy to communicate with, albeit a little rough around the edges. I do know he will beat the $2500 mark though and probably give you a better job than Macco for sure. PM me if your interested and I'll try to hook you up.
 
I can easily put you in the area of $1200 with an outstanding finish. It would be a drive, but what you would save in the project would pay for gas no problem. I have references that you could speak with no problem. Let me know if your interested.
http://mysite.verizon.net/millercutomfab
919-599-2212
I cut my teeth doing custom work on harleys a years ago, so I've never really done anything as far as high volume production or insurance work. We also use a plotter here to do design work that is too intricate to be hand taped, so custom decals or airbrush work isn't much more due to the lack of labor involved in them.
 
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