Bay Area (East Bay preferred) Body Shop Recommendations? - The Unofficial BMW M5 Messageboard (m5board.com)

chrisn · 14th September 2006, 23:41

Before getting a feel for the ground clearance, I plowed into a couple of curbs tweaking the lower part of the bumper cover (near the extra intake ducts). Not a big deal, but I was thinking of getting a new bumper cover and restoring the car to "like new" condition.

I live in the (north) East Bay. Any recommendations for high quality paint/body shops that won't screw me on a small job like this?

Thanks!

kees · 15th September 2006, 00:07

Pretty sure this subject has been touched on earlier. Try using the search feature.

SWP · 15th September 2006, 00:45

I would highly recommend Weatherford BMW's body shop in Oakland. It is owned by Weatherford BMW. They have several BMW certified employees. They do a fantastic job. They have a guy who does body work like you cannot believe. Ask for Bill. Really nice guy. I deal with him whenever I need to get a scratch or ding out of my door or bumper. They are also great for major body work. They use BMW certified equipment and they computer match all of the paint to match any "fade" in your paint.

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Originally Posted by chrisn

Before getting a feel for the ground clearance, I plowed into a couple of curbs tweaking the lower part of the bumper cover (near the extra intake ducts). Not a big deal, but I was thinking of getting a new bumper cover and restoring the car to "like new" condition.

I live in the (north) East Bay. Any recommendations for high quality paint/body shops that won't screw me on a small job like this?

Thanks!

SANguru · 15th September 2006, 06:13

B&S Hacienda in Pleasanton. Ask for Tony Sanchez. Great group of guys, dealer recommended and they do great work.

chrisn · 15th September 2006, 07:34

Thanks guys. Good info.

BTW, Kees, I did do a search in the E60 area-- prob should have done a broader search.

kees · 15th September 2006, 09:19

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Originally Posted by chrisn

BTW, Kees, I did do a search in the E60 area-- prob should have done a broader search.

No problem. The following was posted on the E39 forum not long ago:
Recommendations for bodyshop (Bay Area)?