Major Sky Damage - Looking for a good body shop!

exochris · 11-07-2007, 02:29 AM

I went on a little cruise up to Estes Park this last Saturday. Stopping for a bite in Loveland my Sky got smashed in on the right side by a kid in a parking lot. Luckily there's only minor injuries with my passenger, but the car has significant damage.

The real problem now is I have no idea where to take my car. It's in my parent's garage in Longmont right now, but I need to find a reputable high quality body shop that has experience with 'Kappas' to work on it. I'm not that familiar with Denver or its shops yet.

The other guy's insurance is going to pay for it all since he was at fault. They said the car is new enough that they can/will order all-new parts for it from the manufacturer.

I had numerous very bad experiences with body shops in the Springs with my WRX with shoddy work, refurbished parts, bad color matching and painting, just to name a few things. They didn't even replace everything that got broken.

Anyway, I have a rental car and have towing coverage. The car is in Longmont and I'm in Downtown Denver, but it can be taken anywhere.

These are the suggestions I've received so far, but I have no idea how to pick the best one. I am open to others if somebody has one.

(Recommended by a friend, they worked on his Solstice)
Body's By Brown Inc
3985 S Kalamath St
Englewood, CO 80110
(303) 761-1161
http://bodysbybrown.com/
"Alex"
http://data.denver.bbb.org/commonrep...bureau=&bbbid=

(Recommended by Downing Street Garage - one of the "Top Ten Auto Shops in America" (the Garage itself))
Premier Collision Center
3660 Brighton Blvd
Denver, CO 80216
(303) 296-3031
http://premiercollisioninc.com/
http://data.denver.bbb.org/commonrep...bureau=&bbbid=

(Recommended by Saturn of Aurora)
Stacy's Paint Trix
1458 Ironton St
Aurora, CO 80010
(303) 344-9260
"Stephan"
http://data.denver.bbb.org/commonrep...bureau=&bbbid=

Thanks a lot!

**reedred** · 11-07-2007, 04:33 AM

Ouch! Really sorry to see that, but glad your passenger's injuries were minor.

I'd go with the first shop, assuming you trust your friend's judgment and he/she is happy with the work they did on the Sol. A self-proclaimed top ten ranking doesn't do too much for me, nor does the Saturn dealer's recommendation since they've only been dealing with metal cars for about two years.

Good luck!

xmicro_Redline · 11-07-2007, 05:43 AM

Sorry for your troubles!

I would say stop at all three and look at the work they are doing and judge for yourself, or call the most expensive car dealer in your area (ie: Ferrari, Mercedes, BMW) and see who they use.

ANd experience with Kappa'a means nothing, first of all they are new cars, so not many people will have experience with them anyway. And second, there is no front end/engine damage which is when you want them to have experience. Body work is Body work, paint is paint.

Is it just me or is our rear quarter panels appear to be Fibreglass????

Good Luck

**Ahnuld** · 11-07-2007, 06:40 AM

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Originally Posted by xmicro_Redline

Sorry for your troubles!

I would say stop at all three and look at the work they are doing and judge for yourself, or call the most expensive car dealer in your area (ie: Ferrari, Mercedes, BMW) and see who they use.

ANd experience with Kappa'a means nothing, first of all they are new cars, so not many people will have experience with them anyway. And second, there is no front end/engine damage which is when you want them to have experience. Body work is Body work, paint is paint.

Is it just me or is our rear quarter panels appear to be Fibreglass????

Good Luck

the entire back piece of the car is one single piece of plastic.

SkyBaby · 11-07-2007, 09:56 AM

OMG.... I am very sorry..... ouchie.... I agree.. go to a BMW/AUDI/SAAB/ PORSCHE fix it shop.... SkyBaby

xmicro_Redline · 11-07-2007, 10:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ahnuld

the entire back piece of the car is one single piece of plastic.

That looks like Fibre Glass but picture is far away, but are you saying that the Quarter panels (over the rear wheels) is not metal? Because I have a small ding in mine from something I dropped on it, it looked like metal to me!

Darkwing · 11-07-2007, 12:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xmicro_Redline

That looks like Fibre Glass but picture is far away, but are you saying that the Quarter panels (over the rear wheels) is not metal? Because I have a small ding in mine from something I dropped on it, it looked like metal to me!

That pic sure looks like plastic. So essentially the only steel body panels are the trunk lid, the hood and the doors?

Darkwing · 11-07-2007, 12:27 PM

Maybe a repair shop specializing in Corvette repairs would have more expertise in dealing with these materials and construction.

coopcj7 · 11-08-2007, 12:03 PM

The rear quarters on mine are all steel just had them replaced back in january. If you are not sure take a magnet and see if it sticks. No sticky no metal

**Celt03** · 11-08-2007, 12:56 PM

OUCH! - Just looking at that is painful...

TulsaSky · 11-08-2007, 02:04 PM

Glad everyone is OK, that is the most important

I hope they get you fixed ASAP and we need to more that picture to the Horrors file

TulsaSky

clif · 11-08-2007, 03:56 PM

Don't forget to research and ask for "diminished value compensation". As the car has been in an accident it WILL be on record in Carfax, etc, so when you go to sell eventually, you will get a lower price than you would if it had not been damaged.

Good luck!

Clif

whitefang · 11-09-2007, 11:11 AM

I hope you find a place to get it fixed. Sure looks ugly with that crease down the side.

Amaizing what parking lots and cars will do, but Estes Park is a tourist spot and people are too busy to watch what their doin.

See ya Soon!

**Ahnuld** · 11-14-2007, 09:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xmicro_Redline

That looks like Fibre Glass but picture is far away, but are you saying that the Quarter panels (over the rear wheels) is not metal? Because I have a small ding in mine from something I dropped on it, it looked like metal to me!

Sorry.. getting back to this late. The part OVER the wheels, which yes, is the tradiitinal quarter panerl.. is all metal.

The back of the car, is one solid piece of plastic. If ya look at the seems, it extends to the sides of the car so the side corner on the bottom is plastic

Regarding fiberglasss on the back... it is very flexible, bends... and I dinged mine and put a small pressure dent in it... the body shop was able to fix it with a hot air gun to warm the spot and push it back. I dont think fiberglass can do that.

southernSKYS · 11-14-2007, 09:42 AM

I took mine to a Pontiac dealer that has a good body shop. They were the only ones I could find that were experenced with Kappas. They were also able to get the parts quickly from GM.

whitefang · 11-14-2007, 12:18 PM

Chris said he took his car to body by brown yesterday.

ChiliSky · 11-14-2007, 12:34 PM

That sucks, does it not just piss you off that this happens and it is not your fault. I know the feeling.

I would go with whoever has given you a good recommendation but also, I called Saturn and asked them where they take their cars to be fixed if any body work needs to be done. That is where I took mine,I figure if the dealer is happy and these people know the car then that is better than picking one out of the blue. Post pictures when your baby is fixed.

mynewsolstice · 11-14-2007, 01:48 PM

Doors are Metal

WOLFSKY · 11-14-2007, 02:41 PM

That sucks dude! Death to the kid who hit you maybe the only solution...

SKY-DOGY · 11-15-2007, 10:55 PM

they are hydro-formed metal, not plastc or fiberglass

11-07-2007, 02:29 AM	#1 (permalink)
exochris Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 20 My Photos: (0)	Major Sky Damage - Looking for a good body shop! I went on a little cruise up to Estes Park this last Saturday. Stopping for a bite in Loveland my Sky got smashed in on the right side by a kid in a parking lot. Luckily there's only minor injuries with my passenger, but the car has significant damage. The real problem now is I have no idea where to take my car. It's in my parent's garage in Longmont right now, but I need to find a reputable high quality body shop that has experience with 'Kappas' to work on it. I'm not that familiar with Denver or its shops yet. The other guy's insurance is going to pay for it all since he was at fault. They said the car is new enough that they can/will order all-new parts for it from the manufacturer. I had numerous very bad experiences with body shops in the Springs with my WRX with shoddy work, refurbished parts, bad color matching and painting, just to name a few things. They didn't even replace everything that got broken. Anyway, I have a rental car and have towing coverage. The car is in Longmont and I'm in Downtown Denver, but it can be taken anywhere. These are the suggestions I've received so far, but I have no idea how to pick the best one. I am open to others if somebody has one. (Recommended by a friend, they worked on his Solstice) Body's By Brown Inc 3985 S Kalamath St Englewood, CO 80110 (303) 761-1161 http://bodysbybrown.com/ "Alex" http://data.denver.bbb.org/commonrep...bureau=&bbbid= (Recommended by Downing Street Garage - one of the "Top Ten Auto Shops in America" (the Garage itself)) Premier Collision Center 3660 Brighton Blvd Denver, CO 80216 (303) 296-3031 http://premiercollisioninc.com/ http://data.denver.bbb.org/commonrep...bureau=&bbbid= (Recommended by Saturn of Aurora) Stacy's Paint Trix 1458 Ironton St Aurora, CO 80010 (303) 344-9260 "Stephan" http://data.denver.bbb.org/commonrep...bureau=&bbbid= Thanks a lot! Attached Thumbnails

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coopcj7 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: My Very Own Trunk Monkey Posts: 901 My Photos: (0)	The rear quarters on mine are all steel just had them replaced back in january. If you are not sure take a magnet and see if it sticks. No sticky no metal __________________ Chili Pepper Red #3060 3 Stainless Pedals 1 plastic foot rest Black Top/Leather Interior LSD 6 Disc Monsoon Flowmaster Dual Exhuast Redline Gauges Bullet Door Locks WERKS Stage II Turbo "FOUNDER OF CENTRAL OHIO CUSTOM KAPPAS"

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11-07-2007, 05:43 AM	#3 (permalink)
xmicro_Redline Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: New York Posts: 4,449 My Photos: (1)	Sorry for your troubles! I would say stop at all three and look at the work they are doing and judge for yourself, or call the most expensive car dealer in your area (ie: Ferrari, Mercedes, BMW) and see who they use. ANd experience with Kappa'a means nothing, first of all they are new cars, so not many people will have experience with them anyway. And second, there is no front end/engine damage which is when you want them to have experience. Body work is Body work, paint is paint. Is it just me or is our rear quarter panels appear to be Fibreglass???? Good Luck

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TulsaSky First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Skiatook, OK Posts: 1,007 My Photos: (2)	Ouch Glad everyone is OK, that is the most important I hope they get you fixed ASAP and we need to more that picture to the Horrors file TulsaSky __________________ 06 Daytona Sunset Orange Corvette Coupe 06 White Impala FlexFuel LS2-Daily Driver 00 White Silverado Pickup-Daily Driver 64 Sapphire Blue Sunbeam Alpine – restored 07 Midnight Blue Red Line Sky Born 10/9-13 Delivered 11/14/2006

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clif Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 153 My Photos: (0)	Post accident thoughts Don't forget to research and ask for "diminished value compensation". As the car has been in an accident it WILL be on record in Carfax, etc, so when you go to sell eventually, you will get a lower price than you would if it had not been damaged. Good luck! Clif __________________ Remember, Freedom is NOT FREE 2007 Bluestone Li'l Chromies Avic-Z2 RPI GT Exhaust with RPI cat downpipe RPI IC DDM Works 4 piston calipers Kappasphere KSR disks Opel GT antenna

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whitefang First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: 2009 NASSM-Colorado,June 18-21 Posts: 276 My Photos: (0)	OUCH is Right!!! I hope you find a place to get it fixed. Sure looks ugly with that crease down the side. Amaizing what parking lots and cars will do, but Estes Park is a tourist spot and people are too busy to watch what their doin. See ya Soon! __________________ Happy Trails to You Until We Meet Again ! Hitch 'em up and Move 'em out - Follow the car caravans to the Rockies 2009 NASSM: www.2009nassm.com 2009 NASSM Colorado Coordinator & NASSOA- Mountain /Prairie Representative

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southernSKYS Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Georgia Posts: 163 My Photos: (0)	I took mine to a Pontiac dealer that has a good body shop. They were the only ones I could find that were experenced with Kappas. They were also able to get the parts quickly from GM. __________________ Chili Pepper Red R/L In the garage on 06/22/07 18" Chrome wheels Red Calipers and lettering Upgraded Leather 3" Magnaflow quad tip Pioneer AVIC-D3 Nav Backup cam Bluetooth Stubby antenna

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ChiliSky First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Marietta, South Carolina and Guelph, ON Canada Posts: 1,079 My Photos: (2)	That sucks, does it not just piss you off that this happens and it is not your fault. I know the feeling. I would go with whoever has given you a good recommendation but also, I called Saturn and asked them where they take their cars to be fixed if any body work needs to be done. That is where I took mine,I figure if the dealer is happy and these people know the car then that is better than picking one out of the blue. Post pictures when your baby is fixed. __________________ JOIN US FOR 2009 TAIL OF THE DRAGON http://www.freewebs.com/solsticeskyatthedragon/ There once was a Kappa named Chili Who loved the back roads that were hilly Afraid of no turn She made those hoops burn I tell you that girl is a dilly BY DRUID

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