Official SoCal FAQ: Body Shop, Tint, Alignment, Installs, etc.

[andv1]

Originally Posted by wuzupfoo

Only place in SoCal that I know of that stocks it is Performance Plus Tires in Long Beach, I don't know if they have a no touch mount service though.

Thanks Wuzupfoo - I did end up going to Performance Plus - only to watch the tech start pounding my rear wheel off with, what I hope was, a rubber mallet from the inside to get it off...only to realize that he didn't fully remove a wheel bolt.

[fastmike]

Originally Posted by m3peat

Any reputable place(s) to get an oil change near Manhattan Beach?

South Bay Autohaus on Rosecrans, ask for Qais. He knows his stuff.

[surewin]

EAS runs a tight ship. They're professional and nice bunch.

Another one for tinting is Conejo Auto Detail & Auto Tinting in Thousand Oaks. Very nice service, and if you ever get a fix it ticket, they charge 60 bucks for removal and reinstall for front window tint in any shade.



Address: 3177 East Thousand Oaks Boulevard, Thousand Oaks, CA 91362
Phone: (805) 495-3967
Website: http://www.conejoautodetailandtinting.com/

[LazyBear15]

Anyone know of a mobile wash guy around Glendale/Burbank? Some of the ones I've hit up won't come by unless I get a detail done...

[undr8dempire]

5150 Racing
3201 S. Harbor Blvd
Santa Ana, CA 92704
(714) 623-7467
info@5150-racing.com

[MilkAndRelish]

Anyone have a good place on the west side (near Marina Del Rey) for aftermarket installs and/or general service?

[///M3Ken]

Can someone recommend a good wheel repair shop in OC/LA area? Looking to refinish the lips. Thanks!!

[zivyn]

Originally Posted by ///M3Ken

Can someone recommend a good wheel repair shop in OC/LA area? Looking to refinish the lips. Thanks!!

Haven't actually used him, but was thinking of going here to get one wheel cleaned up:

http://www.yelp.com/biz/onsite-wheels-westminster

[REDBARRON335]

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[M3ANMACHINE]

Hey guys,

I have a small dime sized paint chip on my front bumper underneath where my OEM Performance Splitters were previously installed. Previous Owner apparently had the clear bra installed AROUND the splitters rather than underneath them

Looking for preferably a mobile paint repair specialist who can fix this damage.

Any referrals are appreciated!

Thanks!

[lilthanh19]

Awesome. Great info. I've had good experiences at European Auto Source.

[Meccos]

Anyone recommend a good place for alignment in OC.
Also how much should I expect to pay? thanks.

[patrick smith]

Here are some great shops ive used.

Paint body.
Rons body shop
Tel: (310) 618-8791
1420 Cabrillo Ave., Torrance, CA, 90501
http://www.ronsbodyshop.com/

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Powder coating rims/parts

Specialized Coatings
5862 Research Dr
Huntington Beach, CA 92649
http://specializedcoating.com/
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Mobile window tinting
Best Tint.com
Serving Los Angeles and surrounding area Torrance
Phone number (310) 916-1928

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Dyno tuning

Church Auto
http://churchautotesting.com/
300 Quay Ave.
Wilmington, CA 90744

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Alignment
http://www.yelp.com/biz/west-end-alignment-gardena

West End, Darin is the best.

[geneatals]

definitely need to update the list with minicorsa over in NoHo for maintenance and installs...

great prices, Danny is knowledgable and really cool to speak with...

http://minicorsa.com/

[L1M3ROCK]

These are some of the San Diego shops I've used and trust:

AutoArmour (Clear Bra)
SD Wrap (Vinyl Wrap)
Elite Finish Detailing (Detail/Clearcoat/Paint Correction)

All these guys under one roof at:
8820 Kenamar Dr #503
San Diego CA 92121

And if you are all in the area this weekend they are hosting an awesome Cars & Coffee

https://www.facebook.com/SanDiegoCarsandCoffee/?fref=ts

I hope to see some of you there!

[BMW Drifter]

Kings Auto Body Shop

5402 System Drive,
Huntington Beach, CA 92649
ph: 714 842-1166
cell:714 767-6301
fx : 714 842-1177
ayed@kingsautobodyshop.com
www.kingsautobodyshop.com

[KwlAznKid]

anyone know a solid shop around southbay/la Or even OC that can do a sleeve kit install? i'm sure most shops who can do springs can do a sleeve kit.. i have been to a handful of these shops listed here and some of their pricing is just ridiculous so I'm looking for a shop that doesn't have to be cheap but just fair pricing

[Banana Hammock]

Originally Posted by KwlAznKid

anyone know a solid shop around southbay/la Or even OC that can do a sleeve kit install? i'm sure most shops who can do springs can do a sleeve kit.. i have been to a handful of these shops listed here and some of their pricing is just ridiculous so I'm looking for a shop that doesn't have to be cheap but just fair pricing

Have you tried Auto Talent?

[R5169]

Bumping this - any recommendations for body shops around the Santa Monica, Venice, Playa Vista kind of area?

[SV_M3]

Anyone recommend a good body shop in San Jose/Santa Clara? Girlfriend accidentally hit rear of my car and did some damage to rear bumper. Will likely need new bumper, but otherwise not too bad. Thanks.

[tapout2taxes]

Looking for a place in the South Bay, Redondo/Torrance, that knows how to do the OEM exhaust mod. Any help would be appreciated.

[kimiraikkonen]

Hi. Am going to do the F10 M5 shift knob swap...and am thinking of having a professional to do the F10 M5 leather boot attachment to the E9x boot ring.

Anyone have a good interior leather/upholstery shop that they can recommend for this? Should be an easy job. Am located in the SF Bay Area (prefer Peninsula or South bay) shops if possible. Thanks.