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Offline tmalaher

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Autobody recommendation
« on: January 31, 2011, 07:57:17 PM »
I've got some rust above the windshield on my '94 Cherokee Sport.

I'm looking to have it fixed. Got a quote from Western Paint & Bodyworks and from Maaco. Maaco is half the price, but I"m nervous about using them.

Anyone have any recommendations on either of the above, or anywhere else for that matter?

Thanks!

Offline Zombie

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Re: Autobody recommendation
« Reply #1 on: January 31, 2011, 09:11:36 PM »
I have gone to halmark autobody, great people, hard working, and I think it is still a family business for a long time.
they do good work too. not on the cheap side, but good.
97 Red XJ, 4.5", 31" mud's, ARB front, 9500lb winch, bushwhacker's, warn sliders, HnT SYE and CV drive shaft - written off and sold for parts :(

Offline 4Banger_madness

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Re: Autobody recommendation
« Reply #2 on: January 31, 2011, 09:16:31 PM »
dont do maaco a friend had some work and paint on their 73 beetle and it is crap, bondo and the paint has a orange peal look to it and they didnt cover the freshly cleaned and painted engine i had just finished installing so theres overspray everywhere

Offline .:.Dingman.:.

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Re: Autobody recommendation
« Reply #3 on: January 31, 2011, 09:36:58 PM »
Janet auto body in bowness I went to school with a painter from there he painted my gf's car and did an amazing job.


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Offline reflexzero

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Re: Autobody recommendation
« Reply #4 on: February 02, 2011, 08:31:59 PM »
sandpaper, elbow grease, Por-15.  That's what I'm doing this spring.  Gonna do the entire roof and rockers though.

Offline TL-Iguana

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Re: Autobody recommendation
« Reply #5 on: February 02, 2011, 09:30:16 PM »
+1 on the POR15. Expensive, but worth every penny. Did a whole truck frame and underside, as well as the cabs interior before I restored it. Can crack that stuff with a sledge hammer when its dry, and it wont even show a mark. Hasn't chipped, hasn't peeled, and hasn't rusted! Really remarkable stuff !

I did a Google search for "hot trannies" but nothing came up about oil coolers  :o

Worrying too much about mpg with a Jeep is similar to worrying about your sister's virginity. An ok thing to be concerned about but...

'01 XJ on 35s, '11 Jk DD