New Exterior Paint

[Gnasher]

Just purchased my 2012 and want to give it a new color. Anyone have a recommendation for a good place to take it??? Los Angeles area.

 

[TonyWilliams]

I have had several cars painted at Auto Body Excellence, 13907 Poway Rd, Poway, CA 92064

Yes, a long way from LA, but doable.

 

[DevinL]

DM Auto Body in Van Nuys did all the body work on my LEAF and they always did an excellent job.

 

[michael]

I would not replace factory paint unless absolutely necessary. It never seems quite as good or as durable. If only reason is to change color, I wouldn't

 

[arnolddeleon]

Have you considered wrapping it?

arnold

 

[JasonA]

Have you considered wrapping it?

arnold

I Second this.. changing a car's factory color will NEVER work unless you strip it all the way down, paint will start to peal around the window gaskets and other places that were taped off in a rush. All your door jams will look like crap, etc.

However, I've seen TONS of vehicles that have been wrapped to a new color (sky's the limit) and you cannot believe the jobs they do now. It protects the factory paint, you can wash it like it's normal, etc.

If you're here in LA, look up StickerCity in Van Nuys. https://www.stickercity.com/

But there's tons more now I'm sure