Anyone have good dealings with a Bay Area painter? prefferably south bay. I'm looking to get a good full re-paint/ color change, very minor rust repair/fiberglass work, not just a quickie overspray.

You could try McMark/Brandon
But I think they're in the Northbay

called them, no reply as of yet. ???

Napa to be exact.

Altissimo
707 255-3308

Try Chris DeBruine at The Works Auto Body, 1640 Grant St, Santa Clara; 408-748-1389. He's not cheap but he does great work!

Yeaman's Auto Body, in Redwood City

914 expertise!


Scott Yeaman.

QUOTE (Scott Carlberg @ Jun 21 2005, 11:26 AM)

Yeaman's Auto Body, in Redwood City 914 expertise! Scott Yeaman.

He's actually in EPA.

Mike, I just got your message yesterday afternoon and haven't had a chance to call. I just left you a message 2 minutes ago. You make it sound like we've been ignoring you. Give Brandon a call at 707-253-7246.

QUOTE (Lyressa Roberts @ Jun 21 2005, 11:37 AM)

[Yeaman is] actually in EPA.

Actually, if you look at the signs on the frontage road, his shop is about 10 feet inside the Palo Alto border. The next building down is in EPA.

--DD

For the record, Mark wasn't ignoring me, I just hadn't heard from him at the time of the posting. I know Yeaman, he is good people, it is just the thought of my baby sitting over there night after night, I don't think I could take seeing my custom wheels on a lowered Cadilac, you know what I mean?

QUOTE (Dave_Darling @ Jun 21 2005, 01:39 PM)

QUOTE (Lyressa Roberts @ Jun 21 2005, 11:37 AM) [Yeaman is] actually in EPA. Actually, if you look at the signs on the frontage road, his shop is about 10 feet inside the Palo Alto border. The next building down is in EPA. --DD

Damn then he's paying PA rent $$$$.

QUOTE (MikeP @ Jun 21 2005, 04:13 PM)

I know Yeaman, he is good people, it is just the thought of my baby sitting over there night after night, I don't think I could take seeing my custom wheels on a lowered Cadilac, you know what I mean?

He locks up all the customers' cars at night, IIRC.

Jen

QUOTE (Jenny @ Jun 21 2005, 04:00 PM)

QUOTE (MikeP @ Jun 21 2005, 04:13 PM) I know Yeaman, he is good people, it is just the thought of my baby sitting over there night after night, I don't think I could take seeing my custom wheels on a lowered Cadilac, you know what I mean? He locks up all the customers' cars at night, IIRC. Jen

You're right Jenny.

QUOTE (MikeP @ Jun 21 2005, 03:13 PM)

For the record, Mark wasn't ignoring me, I just hadn't heard from him at the time of the posting. I know Yeaman, he is good people, it is just the thought of my baby sitting over there night after night, I don't think I could take seeing my custom wheels on a lowered Cadilac, you know what I mean?

Mike,

I did a PPI (pre-paint inspection) at McMarks last weekend and highly recommend them.

I used California Classic Auto Body in Livermore and they were very good and reasonable.

Here is a photo of my 74 after I got it back!

Jeff

Brandon and Mark did my car, excellent work, they know 914's.

It is worth the drive both in workmanship and price.

You could get someone here to help with the drive up and ride back, or plan a nice Napa event after leaving your car.

Is this a color-change car you're correcting, or a car you want to change the color? If you want to change the color then how much disassembly are you looking to do?

Just curious.

Mike,

Let me speak for you but correct me if I'm wrong

Drivetrain is being professionally removed for a tranny upgrade. Optimum time to at least paint the engine bay. Color may change from red to black to match the fleet...

Felix is correct, I'll probably have the engine bay done by the shop next to Bauer in Oakland, bu then I'm looking for someone to do the whole show, red to oil-slick black.

If you guys don't mind me asking...how much is a complete paint job running you? I notice you guys mention prices as being decent...I have no idea how much a good paint job costs.

QUOTE (Jenny @ Jun 21 2005, 05:00 PM)

QUOTE (MikeP @ Jun 21 2005, 04:13 PM) I know Yeaman, he is good people, it is just the thought of my baby sitting over there night after night, I don't think I could take seeing my custom wheels on a lowered Cadilac, you know what I mean? He locks up all the customers' cars at night, IIRC. Jen

I've taken a few of my vehicles to Yeamans, always been happy...yes, he does lock them up inside at night which is good....2 of my vehicles I've had him repair/repaint have rims/tires worth more than most 914s I see for sale around here

I'm hearing between $3500 and $5000 depending on how in depth I want to get, keep in mind I'm changing the color and I want a pretty detailed job.