Reputable shop for painting OEM hood in NoVA

4cfd bmr · 07-07-2014, 02:26 PM

I'm considering getting an OEM hood and looking to find a shop that would be willing to strip/prep/paint a used OEM hood that I am considering purchasing. It's painted Sparkling Graphite but, I need it to be Space Grey Metallic. Anyone have any recommendations in the Sterling/Herndon/Reston area? Got a quote for like $600 which would include blending with the current paint. To me, that sounds outrageous!

Thanks for your help.

Cheers - Ryan

X2 Monstah · 07-07-2014, 06:33 PM

D&V Autobody

Outstanding!

23550 Overland Dr.
Sterling, VA 20166
703-661-8545
info@dandvautobody.com
http://www.dandvautobody.com/

Raja Ventureshield · 07-08-2014, 10:52 AM

Ryan,

Call D&V and ask to talk to Ron or Kevin. Tell him you are a friend of mine and to hook you up.

Supra2k6 · 07-08-2014, 11:10 AM

freddys autobody in Woodbridge, he owns a LCI 335i and did my m3 bumper for a great price. He works on all the dealerships car in that area which is good enough for me.

Eat.Sleep.Race · 07-09-2014, 09:38 AM

K&W AUTO BODY in Woodbridge, VA 22191

ctglass · 07-09-2014, 11:57 AM

+1 for D&V... Ron is a good guy and will give you a fair price... I have also worked with Andrew who is also a stand up guy but works below Ron

X2 Monstah · 07-09-2014, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Raja Ventureshield

Ryan,

Call D&V and ask to talk to Ron or Kevin. Tell him you are a friend of mine and to hook you up.

Kevin is a great guy.

SeriousE92 · 07-10-2014, 09:30 AM

While D&V is a competent and talented shop, I'm of the opinion their heads have gotten a bit big over there. Mine would too if I did as much European and work for Ferrari of Washington as they do. This is well documented with their consistently high prices relative to the market.

I've been in the game for over 15 years and the body shop industry has changed a great deal in this area. My recommendation would be to research reviews online as well as get three bids for the work and go with who you are most comfortable with.

alex2364 · 07-10-2014, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by SeriousE92

While D&V is a competent and talented shop, I'm of the opinion there heads have gotten a bit big over there. Mine would too if I did as much European and work for Ferrari of Washington as they do. This is well documented with their consistently high prices relative to the market.

I've been in the game for over 15 years and the body shop industry has changed a great deal in this area. My recommendation would be to research reviews online as well as get three bids for the work and go with who you are most comfortable with.

I don't disagree with this. Even though I'm a huge fan of D&V, their prices are always hundreds higher than the next best shop. And last time I was there, their work was less than 100% perfect the first 2 times repainting my bumper. When I asked Kevin to redo the work, he was less than enthused since it would have been the 3rd time for this particular repair. He told me he would be losing money on my job. Well, I'm paying hundreds higher than the next best shop, I expected 100% perfection. Needless to say, I made him redo it. This is coming from someone who's been a customer for 10+ years and Kevin knows me pretty well by now.

ctglass · 07-10-2014, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by alex2364

Quote:

Originally Posted by SeriousE92

While D&V is a competent and talented shop, I'm of the opinion there heads have gotten a bit big over there. Mine would too if I did as much European and work for Ferrari of Washington as they do. This is well documented with their consistently high prices relative to the market.

I've been in the game for over 15 years and the body shop industry has changed a great deal in this area. My recommendation would be to research reviews online as well as get three bids for the work and go with who you are most comfortable with.

I don't disagree with this. Even though I'm a huge fan of D&V, their prices are always hundreds higher than the next best shop. And last time I was there, their work was less than 100% perfect the first 2 times repainting my bumper. When I asked Kevin to redo the work, he was less than enthused since it would have been the 3rd time for this particular repair. He told me he would be losing money on my job. Well, I'm paying hundreds higher than the next best shop, I expected 100% perfection. Needless to say, I made him redo it. This is coming from someone who's been a customer for 10+ years and Kevin knows me pretty well by now.

While I have also had a bit of trouble with D&V before, what stands out to me is how they stand by their work. Ron has always gotten my repair to 100% if not 110% when all said and done.

07-07-2014, 02:26 PM	#1
4cfd bmr First Lieutenant 44 Rep 398 Posts Drives: 15 Porsche 911 GT3 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Arlington, VA iTrader: (9) Garage List [0.00]	Reputable shop for painting OEM hood in NoVA I'm considering getting an OEM hood and looking to find a shop that would be willing to strip/prep/paint a used OEM hood that I am considering purchasing. It's painted Sparkling Graphite but, I need it to be Space Grey Metallic. Anyone have any recommendations in the Sterling/Herndon/Reston area? Got a quote for like $600 which would include blending with the current paint. To me, that sounds outrageous! Thanks for your help. Cheers - Ryan __________________ 2021 Marina Bay Blue X5M Comp 2015 Porsche 911 GT3 SOLD 2017 Yas Marina Blue M3 SOLD 2009 E92 335i M-Sport - Space Grey Metallic SOLD 2011 Lexus IS-F
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X2 Monstah Captain 301 Rep 718 Posts Drives: 2018 X2 XDrive 28i M Sport Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Fairfax, VA iTrader: (1)	D&V Autobody Outstanding! 23550 Overland Dr. Sterling, VA 20166 703-661-8545 info@dandvautobody.com http://www.dandvautobody.com/ __________________ Mine: 2019 Mini Cooper S / Moonwalk Grey / Black Interior Wife's: 2018 X2 XDrive 28i / MSport X / Mediterrean Blue / Mocha Dakota Leather Previous: 2008 E92; 2014 F30; 2016 F30 M Sport; 2011 E82 (Man I miss the 1er!)
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Raja Ventureshield Major General 288 Rep 5,686 Posts Drives: BMW M3 coupe Join Date: May 2007 Location: Northern VA iTrader: (6)	Ryan, Call D&V and ask to talk to Ron or Kevin. Tell him you are a friend of mine and to hook you up. __________________ ************************************* Un4gettable 435i Extended Test drive thread: http://www.f30post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=881491
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Supra2k6 Lieutenant 132 Rep 573 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: The District iTrader: (1)	freddys autobody in Woodbridge, he owns a LCI 335i and did my m3 bumper for a great price. He works on all the dealerships car in that area which is good enough for me.
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Eat.Sleep.Race Out Boosting... 243 Rep 3,987 Posts Drives: F30 335i M-Sport Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Northern VA iTrader: (7)	K&W AUTO BODY in Woodbridge, VA 22191
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07-09-2014, 11:57 AM	#6
ctglass Second Lieutenant 12 Rep 216 Posts Drives: '08 335xi e90 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Northern Virginia iTrader: (5)	+1 for D&V... Ron is a good guy and will give you a fair price... I have also worked with Andrew who is also a stand up guy but works below Ron
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SeriousE92 Lieutenant 39 Rep 513 Posts Drives: E92 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Owings Mills, MD iTrader: (4)	While D&V is a competent and talented shop, I'm of the opinion their heads have gotten a bit big over there. Mine would too if I did as much European and work for Ferrari of Washington as they do. This is well documented with their consistently high prices relative to the market. I've been in the game for over 15 years and the body shop industry has changed a great deal in this area. My recommendation would be to research reviews online as well as get three bids for the work and go with who you are most comfortable with. Last edited by SeriousE92; 07-11-2014 at 06:37 AM..
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