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Old 06-22-2008, 10:07 AM
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A R T H U R O ? ... does that ring a bell?
I went by yesterday but they were closed already. But I could get a glimpse at the shop and it is impressively better organized than most I have seen so far. They got a frame adjusting rig and an oven to bake the paint on.
On the way out of there, I got stopped and invited to a beer by some old neighborhood campo "tigueres" which have the same vehicle I have... so we chatted and got introduced to one of the shops workers (who now has a shop of his own)... so, I got some insider info too.
I'll check'em out Monday again.

Thanks to all! ... J-D.
Yes, Arturo is his name, but I think the shop has another name.
Anyhow, you're in the right place, and if by any chance the job is not quite up to your expectations, it won't be far from them.
Besides, there's nobody better, IMHO.
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Old 06-22-2008, 10:14 AM
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Like any country, you just need to know the good and bad places. I have seen some outstanding paint jobs here, it all depends on what and who you know.
Fully agree. I had some work done on a rental car that I scraped against a concrete pole. I was eferred to a small shop not far from Las Colinas Mall (before there was a mall) that looked like someone's backyard barn. Totally amazing work, flawless, in 2 days no less. For 1/15th what it would have cost in the states.
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Old 06-26-2008, 01:32 AM
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I am looking for a clean, capable and reputable body-paint-shop which can and will change the color on a vehicle.
Thanks! ... J-D.
Be careful, If you change the color you need to change La matricula, so it is another story.

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Old 06-26-2008, 08:52 PM
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Be careful, If you change the color you need to change La matricula, so it is another story.

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Yes thanks, that was part two of my question. I checked with my lawyer in STI... apparently no problem, jest another day at Plan Piloto... and some papers notarized.

Yesterday I dismantled the vehicle completely and today I turned it over to Arturo SA. I'll post a progress and results report.

Thanks! ... J-D.
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