paint shop pries off chrome trim, to do bodywork Options

[scrz914]

I just picked up parts taken off my car before bodywork/paint and was horrified to see that they pried off the trim that holds in the door and targa seal. I told them that I would have new seals but didn't expect them to go ape on the trim. Those are only held in by small screws accessed by taking out the rubber seals. Unbelievable.

So, how hard is it to obtain those chrome pieces? The two that are attached to the "A" pillar for the three sectioned seal and the two that are attached to the door post for the door seal. I need to get a value as I think they should pay. I doubt they are even available new.

[scotty b]

Was this by any chance a COLLISION repair shop ??? Collision shops are in no way meant to do restorations. This is typical, and this is where owners cars get pushed into the corner in favor of quick insurance work. Then the owner gets pissed, the shop owner gets pissed at the owner being pissed and the car gets rushed out the door. Then the owner gets REALLY pissed at the shoddy work that starts to come apart 6 months later. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif)





Or so I have heard (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif)

[mepstein]

Was this by any chance a COLLISION repair shop ??? Collision shops are in no way meant to do restorations. This is typical, and this is where owners cars get pushed into the corner in favor of quick insurance work. Then the owner gets pissed, the shop owner gets pissed at the owner being pissed and the car gets rushed out the door. Then the owner gets REALLY pissed at the shoddy work that starts to come apart 6 months later. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif)


Or so I have heard (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif)

That would make sense. I have a great collision shop near me. I have spent thousands out of my own pocket paying for repairs to my cars caused by other people. They treat me great and do a great job. I would never take my 914 there and they are probaly happy I don't. These cars are to quirkey and out dated for most normal shops. They are older than most of the techs and the techs have certainly have not been trained on them. It takes the right tool and the right people to do the job right.