Reputable Local Body Shops

///M Addict · 07-23-2011, 04:46 AM

I just purchased a set of BMW Performance Splitters and the Rear Spoiler. Spoke with the parts guy and he really recommended getting them professionally installed by a body shop. I am pretty handy when it comes to little mods like these but was just wondering what you guys think. Any suggestions for a good (price and quality) local body shop? I'm located in Bellevue so I have heard of R&R, Bel-Red...

Thanks!

dvn · 07-23-2011, 01:51 PM

I've been going to Showcase Collision in Totem Lake for years since referred to them by a friend. They are only shop that I can drop my cars off at without having to worry about a thing.

They work on everything from exotics to classics to highly customized cars. Benchmark even sends a lot, if not all, of their bodywork needs there.

Some of my friends go to R&R and, while they do good work, I think they are over priced. I recommend taking a look into Collision.

Johnny Lin · 07-24-2011, 02:48 AM

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tha_good_life · 07-24-2011, 07:03 AM

If you have basic wrenching skills, you shouldn't have any problems. Especially with OEM parts. The spoiler, make sure you read up on it because you have to place the double sided tape at the edge to make proper contact with the trunk.

Good luck!

///M Addict · 07-25-2011, 04:42 AM

thanks for your inputs. i feel like the OEM parts shouldnt be too bad. I considered using double sided 3m auto tape, not sure how thick they are and if they would make the spoiler look "lifted" from the trunk. so im also considering some adhesives. The dealership told me they use Betalink which I can only get them from BMW. any suggestions on what to use for attachment?

BL 5 · 08-29-2011, 11:07 PM

You might try Pacific Auto Body in Seattle (SODO area), they do all the work for BMW Seattle. Have had good luck there.

tha_good_life · 08-30-2011, 06:24 PM

Queen City In Redmond

shimmy23 · 09-17-2011, 06:59 PM

Do any of these shops perform work on painting CF on a regular basis?

THEROK · 09-30-2011, 08:30 PM

not a fan of showcase. they did work on my 4runner and it came back with debris in the paint work due to a shoddy prep job.

i take all my stuff to www.eurotechbodywerkes.com. they're not the cheapest nor the quickest but they'll get it done right and the owner mark is always there. good guy.

queen city is good too but a bigger operation.

Kev · 09-30-2011, 09:21 PM

Eurotech and Queen City have very good reputation in the Porsche community. Haury's is a BMW certified body shop and I have been using them for my M3 since I moved here. They are great with OEM work, but no so great with painting CF or aftermarket work.

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///M Addict New Member 4 Rep 17 Posts Drives: 2011 E92 M3 (Sold) \| 2016 F80 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Bellevue/WA iTrader: (0)	Reputable Local Body Shops I just purchased a set of BMW Performance Splitters and the Rear Spoiler. Spoke with the parts guy and he really recommended getting them professionally installed by a body shop. I am pretty handy when it comes to little mods like these but was just wondering what you guys think. Any suggestions for a good (price and quality) local body shop? I'm located in Bellevue so I have heard of R&R, Bel-Red... Thanks!
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dvn Lieutenant 32 Rep 412 Posts Drives: 2012 C63 Coupe Join Date: May 2007 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (4)	I've been going to Showcase Collision in Totem Lake for years since referred to them by a friend. They are only shop that I can drop my cars off at without having to worry about a thing. They work on everything from exotics to classics to highly customized cars. Benchmark even sends a lot, if not all, of their bodywork needs there. Some of my friends go to R&R and, while they do good work, I think they are over priced. I recommend taking a look into Collision.
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tha_good_life Brigadier General 376 Rep 4,089 Posts Drives: 21 X6MC Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Seattle iTrader: (22) Garage List 2021 BMW X6MC [10.00] 2010 BMW M3 [8.68]	If you have basic wrenching skills, you shouldn't have any problems. Especially with OEM parts. The spoiler, make sure you read up on it because you have to place the double sided tape at the edge to make proper contact with the trunk. Good luck!
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///M Addict New Member 4 Rep 17 Posts Drives: 2011 E92 M3 (Sold) \| 2016 F80 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Bellevue/WA iTrader: (0)	thanks for your inputs. i feel like the OEM parts shouldnt be too bad. I considered using double sided 3m auto tape, not sure how thick they are and if they would make the spoiler look "lifted" from the trunk. so im also considering some adhesives. The dealership told me they use Betalink which I can only get them from BMW. any suggestions on what to use for attachment?
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BL 5 Private First Class 35 Rep 197 Posts Drives: 2015 i3 REx, 2018 Tesla P3D Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: WA iTrader: (0)	You might try Pacific Auto Body in Seattle (SODO area), they do all the work for BMW Seattle. Have had good luck there.
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shimmy23 F15 daddymobile 2350 Rep 3,510 Posts Drives: GS X5 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: WA iTrader: (3)	Do any of these shops perform work on painting CF on a regular basis?
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THEROK Major 1268 Rep 1,287 Posts Drives: Genesis GV80 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Gangnam District iTrader: (0)	not a fan of showcase. they did work on my 4runner and it came back with debris in the paint work due to a shoddy prep job. i take all my stuff to www.eurotechbodywerkes.com. they're not the cheapest nor the quickest but they'll get it done right and the owner mark is always there. good guy. queen city is good too but a bigger operation.
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Kev Critical Care Anesthesiologist 481 Rep 8,828 Posts Drives: SMB F83 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (24) Garage List 2009 Porsche 911 Ca ... [9.50]	Eurotech and Queen City have very good reputation in the Porsche community. Haury's is a BMW certified body shop and I have been using them for my M3 since I moved here. They are great with OEM work, but no so great with painting CF or aftermarket work. __________________ kev { divinum est sedate dolorem } "your friendly neighborhood critical care anesthesiologist"
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