So I bought an Alpine White II E30 coupe in overall great shape. One thing that is keeping it from being perfect is a dent on the front edge of the driver's side fender which cannot be taken care of by a dent puller. I bought a perfect fender from Autobahn in El Cajon to replace it, the problem is it is not the same color.

Does anyone have a paint shop recommendation that doesn't cost an arm and a leg? I paid $2500 for the car so I'm not looking to spend half the price of the car to paint the fender. Please no West Coast Specialties, Amato's or Phil Thearles but also no MAACO or Earl Schiebs.

I was quoted $350 painted and blended into the driver's door at a place that was recommended by Autobahn.

Call up Chapperone Autobody on Balboa Ave.

Stop...buying...CARS!

Good luck!

I had a mexican guy in logan heights who was stellar with everything I would throw at him untill a buddy took his '03 CL-S and it came back looking like dog ass.

Its like trying to find the perfect girl!

Chapparone's son had an e39 and he showed me, it was amazing.. hes a great guy.

i got my front bumper painted at La Jolla Auto, Barry did it for 225 (black saph metallic) and it was pretty legit..

Chapparone does good stuff and they are near my work. I'll drop by tomorrow, but I bet they will be north of $400.

Anyone ever work with Caliber in Miramar? I was sent there by Group 5 after I asked them the same question (not expensive yet quality work).