[Alpine335TT]

Hey Guys,

I'm new to the area. Can anyone recommend a body shop close to Livingston, NJ that does good paint work at a decent price? Looking to repaint the rear bumper on my E46 M3.. maybe even just a blend since only the right corner is scratched up. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

[sickem]

Heard a lot of good things about martino auto concepts on LI...not exactly around the corner and not cheap but it'll be done right.

[Joe @ Martino Auto Concepts]

Thanks for the reco... OP contact me if you need any assistance.

[benzy89]

Originally Posted by Alpine335TT

Hey Guys,

I'm new to the area. Can anyone recommend a body shop close to Livingston, NJ that does good paint work at a decent price? Looking to repaint the rear bumper on my E46 M3.. maybe even just a blend since only the right corner is scratched up. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

Not gonna knock any other place, but Impressive (Queens, NY) is running a June Promotion -- Bumper respray for $200

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=699220

[mave198]

MAC painted my bumper last year and it came out so perfect and was such a perfect color match my car gained 25HP!!

DEREK!!!!

Originally Posted by mave198

MAC painted my bumper last year and it came out so perfect and was such a perfect color match my car gained 25HP!!

DEREK!!!!

I love this guy... for real

25HP from perfect color match... you heard it here first!! Dyno proven!!

[328i]

Originally Posted by benzy89

Not gonna knock any other place, but Impressive (Queens, NY) is running a June Promotion -- Bumper respray for $200

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=699220

You get what you pay for.

[benzy89]

Originally Posted by 328i

You get what you pay for.

Gonna be honest, I kinda fucking hate hearing "You get what you pay for" shit. This is a monthly promotion, it's SUPPOSED TO BE CHEAP. Now I've never been to Impressive, so I cannot comment on the quality of their work, but I've seen good things & bad things.

Regardless, judgement should be made on quality, not on a price.

[idrift4wd]

Originally Posted by benzy89

Gonna be honest, I kinda fucking hate hearing "You get what you pay for" shit. This is a monthly promotion, it's SUPPOSED TO BE CHEAP. Now I've never been to Impressive, so I cannot comment on the quality of their work, but I've seen good things & bad things.

Regardless, judgement should be made on quality, not on a price.

hate saying also, you get what you pay for. SMH there are many cheap things that are just as good as expensive things.

BUT.... Martino has had never let down anyone, its a great shop with great people. your car will be taken car of like if it were an exotic car.

impressive has also had good reviews from respectable members.

what ever can fit your budget!

[loki7177]

I just had some repairs done and my rear bumper painted at MAC. Derek and Joe took care of me. Work came out perfect. It cost me a little more but it is worth it IMO.

[Tommy-G]

After having the pleasure to work at MAC, I will say this....I have never seen a group of more conscientiousness employees in all my years of managing collision shops.

Working with Joe, Jon, and yes....EVEN Derek was a lot of fun. If only Joe didnt kick me and my mattress out of his basement I would still be there.

[328i]

Originally Posted by benzy89

Gonna be honest, I kinda fucking hate hearing "You get what you pay for" shit. This is a monthly promotion, it's SUPPOSED TO BE CHEAP. Now I've never been to Impressive, so I cannot comment on the quality of their work, but I've seen good things & bad things.

Regardless, judgement should be made on quality, not on a price.

I shouldve rephrased it and said "In this case you get what you pay for." I've seen their shop, I bought some parts from a car they were parting out, they were very unprofessional and the paint work I saw was less than impressive.


Did you see their promotion thread, a member on here (Wilazn I believe) had their window trim painted and it was chipping. Yes they offered to fix it which is great but window trim should not chip after a year or two, it's on the side of the car. I've seen plastidip hold up longer than that.

[328i]

Originally Posted by Tommy g

After having the pleasure to work at MAC, I will say this....I have never seen a group of more conscientiousness employees in all my years of managing collision shops.

Working with Joe, Jon, and yes....EVEN Derek was a lot of fun. If only Joe didnt kick me and my mattress out of his basement I would still be there.

OP I believe Tommy^ is in Lawrenceville now, hit him up!

[benzy89]

Originally Posted by 328i

I shouldve rephrased it and said "In this case you get what you pay for." I've seen their shop, I bought some parts from a car they were parting out, they were very unprofessional and the paint work I saw was less than impressive.


Did you see their promotion thread, a member on here (Wilazn I believe) had their window trim painted and it was chipping. Yes they offered to fix it which is great but window trim should not chip after a year or two, it's on the side of the car. I've seen plastidip hold up longer than that.

Well that changes everything! If they do shit work then not even a monthly promo pricing can justify it. I didn't see Wilazn's car, but the only thing I even considered doing w/ Impressive was the smoke test to check for boost leaks. Come to realize: A) that's not even worth $50 & B) there is NO reason to go into NY for work when I've got twice as many shops in NJ.

MAC has an incredible reputation, but it will cost you a pretty penny too. There are plenty of shops that aren't even on this forum that do body work/painting at the same quality of MAC. But if you're looking for serious custom auto body work, MAC should be your 1st stop if you live on the East Coast.

[Alpine335TT]

Thanks for all the feedback guys. In all reality I'm probably going to use the shop that's closest to me and the most convenient. Unfortunately LI is way far for me.

[sl0ppyshat]

Originally Posted by 328i

OP I believe Tommy^ is in Lawrenceville now, hit him up!

Tommy took care of me when I had my e46 and continues to take care of me with my e90.

Great guy! If you live in NJ and do not want to travel to LI, I suggest hitting him up and treat him to lunch

[Tommy-G]

Originally Posted by sl0ppyshat

Tommy took care of me when I had my e46 and continues to take care of me with my e90.

Great guy! If you live in NJ and do not want to travel to LI, I suggest hitting him up and treat him to lunch

Thanks brotha

[tofu-]

Originally Posted by 328i

Did you see their promotion thread, a member on here (Wilazn I believe) had their window trim painted and it was chipping. Yes they offered to fix it which is great but window trim should not chip after a year or two, it's on the side of the car. I've seen plastidip hold up longer than that.

you think the other shops don't have people coming back to fix previous work here and there? ha! i can assure there are people furious with each of the top shops on here (bodywork and mechanical/suspension) for one reason or another.

they're just more hush about it or vendors delete the posts before people can see it. yes, vendors can opt to delete any post they want. that is how these forums are run.

the window trim really isn't a big deal. i don't see how something so miniscule somehow outweighs all of the other recent great paintwork the shop has done.

[AddictedToBavarian]

Kearny Collision in Kearny, NJ. Ask for Scott. Tell him Patrick with the white BMW coupe sent you. Had both bumpers painted there. Looks good and a body shop guy who works with BMW told me whoever painted my bumpers did a good job.

[SpunkyXL]

Had my Rear M-tech bumper and M3 Side Skirts painted at Impressive..no complaints. Cool peoples' too

[mmbacon]

adelphi in rye painted my sideskirts alpine white great price and flawless